Uptown

Points of Interest

Home to a Saturday Farmer’s Market, First Friday, festivals, races, and several other community events.

Columbus State University owns a large portion of the Uptown area and is a major contributor to making the area so vibrant and friendly. Degree-seeking spouses could also take advantage of its proximity!

The man-made urban rapids, White Water Express, offer an adrenaline fix for the mild to extreme adventure seeker. There you’ll find kayaking, rafting, and ziplining right on the Chattahoochee River.  

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Uptown is home to an array of shops, restaurants, bars, and other social events.

Steeped in history and charm, people adore the unique living spaces that Uptown offers.

There’s a very active community here. You’ll find running and biking clubs as well as adventures on and around the river (rapids, zip-lining, canoeing). There are frequent races that add excitement and energy to the streets.

Conveniently located near most nightlife, festivals, and day-time activities. This is a great locale for singles and young couples.

There’s a vibrant art scene for theater aficionados, along with concerts, wine tastings, and regular community events generously sprinkled throughout the year.

Things to Consider

Uptown is still in a “rejuvenation” period; so along with the unique new shops and restaurants, you may also find some neglected or transitional areas. As with any urban city, there’s a higher rate of homelessness and *slightly higher crime rates* less safety from crime. However, it is clear that the Columbus community is making significant efforts to revitalize and further improve Uptown’s living.

Though it has many refreshed apartments and houses, the area can still be “hit or miss,” so it’s important to thoroughly investigate the area before buying. It’s not recommended to buy sight unseen in this area. Can’t fly out to check out the area? Yeah, most of us can’t, but don’t worry, we thought of that too. We have a network of Scouts that can do the legwork for you.

How’s the market?

Like any city, your money won’t go as far here, and living spaces are generally smaller. You do, however, trade that for a unique area of town with a lot to offer!

The average Columbus home value is $149,518, up 6.8% over the past year and goes to pending in around seven days, according to Zillow’s Home Values Estimate (May 2023).

The living spaces in this area are primarily made up of lofts in old, renovated mills. However, there are streets with beautiful, classic southern homes with big porches, walls that could talk, and cobblestone streets that take you back to another time.

School Scoop

Research the school district you’re purchasing into. Students in Georgia are eligible to attend any school in or out of their district contingent on available space and acceptance by the school. Any student zoned in a Title I school (there are several in Muscogee County) has the right to attend a higher-performing school, but they could be located anywhere in the district. Title I Schools are schools that have been granted supplemental funds by the government based on a high number or high percentage of low-income students in attendance to help bridge the achievement gap.

There are state-sponsored scholarships available for special education students to attend private schools.

Highlighted areas

The 11th Street Lofts offer unique luxury apartments that have been converted from industrial buildings. The floor plans range from studio lofts (600 square feet) to 2 bed/2 bath apartments (1,600 square feet). Nestled right in the middle of Uptown, these lofts exemplify the rustic charm of historic Columbus.

Eagle and Phenix Mills have also been thoughtfully converted from industrial mills and are located right on the riverfront. Here you’ll find the charm of exposed brick and beams but with gourmet kitchens and stainless steel appliances. There are typically apartments for rent as well as condos available for purchase.