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Atlanta GA - Best Atlanta Neighborhoods for Young Families - Part I

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group GA# 305421

INTOWN ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOODS - FOR YOUNG FAMILIEShottest atlanta neighborhoods for young families

I work with dozens of home buyers who are relocating to Atlanta and their first question always seems to be "what are the best Atlanta neighborhoods for young people and / or young families?" 

Since this is such a common question, I wanted to post it here on Active Rain and Localism in hopes that I can help other families who are thinking about moving to the Metro Atlanta area. 

If you are new to Atlanta, you'll find that every neighborhood in has its own unique characteristics, so I'll be ranking them for you, using the following criteria:

  • Schools
  • Home Prices
  • Parks & Rec
  • Community
  • Entertainment / Nightlife
  • Parks, Recreation, Outdoor Facilities

 

Over the next two weeks, I am going to be doing a three part series, highlighting the Top Atlanta Neighborhoods for Young Families.  To follow are two of the hottest Intown Atlanta neighborhoods:

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DECATUR, GEORGIA

DECATUR NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION:  Located less than 10 minutes from Downtown Atlanta, the City of Decatur (zip code 30030) is absolutely charming.  It has a Norman Rockwell appeal, but with more of an urban hip feel.  The Downtown Decatur area offers a wide range of very popular restaurants and shops and the Marta transit system makes it easy to travel anywhere in Metro Atlanta.  Decatur has a strong neighborhood and business associations and they organize dozens of festivals and events each year -- from Wine Festivals, Arts Festivals, Book Festivals, live jazz on the Decatur Square, 5K runs, and Holiday Tour of Homes. 

HOME STYLES:  Older brick homes, Craftsman bungalows and cottage homes are abundant in this area.  A small number of new construction homes are also available throughout Decatur. 

DECATUR HOME PRICES RANGE FROM $275 - $550K for a 3 bed / 2 bath home in the City of Decatur.
decatur homes for sale in Georgia

DECATUR SCHOOL SYSTEM:  The City of Decatur offers some of the best schools in Metro Atlanta.  Oakhurst Elementary, Winnona Park Elementary and Clairemont Elementary are at the top of the list.  Many home buyers choose Decatur because of the excellent school system.  For more information on Decatur schools, you can visit http://www.GreatSchools.com

DECATUR NEIGHBORHOODS:  If you are interested in living in the City of Decatur, I highly recommend looking in Decatur's most popular neighborhood OAKHURST.  To view the homes available in Oakhurst - Decatur, please visit:  www.inOAKHURSTga.com

RATINGS FOR DECATUR:

  • Schools -- 5 out of 5 Stars
  • Community -- 5 out of 5 Stars
  • Parks & Recreation -- 5 out of 5 Stars
  • Nightlife -- 3.5 out of 5 Stars (great nightlife, but not late night -- usually quiet by midnight)

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VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS in ATLANTA, GEORGIA

 VIRGINIA HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION:  "The Highlands" is probably Atlanta's most popular neighborhood for young families and professionals. Developed in the early 1900's, it consists of six distinct commercial "villages" alternating with short, walkable blocks of upscale shops, restaurants and pubs. The primary intersection is Virginia Ave and N. Highland Ave -- hence the name!

HOME STYLES:  Tudors, Craftsman Bungalows and four-square style homes are abundant in Virginia Highland.  New construction luxury homes are also available, but the prices are usually going to be over $1.0M. 

HOME PRICES:  For a traditional 3 bed / 2 bath tudor or bungalow style home, the prices range from $450K to $700K for a renovated home in Virginia Highland (zip code 30306).

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RATINGS FOR VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS:

  • Schools -- 5 out of 5 Stars
  • Community -- 4 out of 5 Stars
  • Parks & Recreation -- 4 out of 5 Stars (three small parks with Piedmont Park nearby in Midtown)
  • Nightlife -- 5 out of 5 Stars 

SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS:  Morningside, Lenox Park and Johnson Estates all border Virginia Highlands and are still close enough that residents can walk to the to the Virginia Highland shops and restaurants.  To view the homes in these neighborhoods, visit:  http://www.ATLhomesearch.com

 

If you have any questions about the top neighborhoods in Metro Atlanta, please don't hestitate to call me at (404) 432.1844. 


All the best,

Kerry Lucasse

Intown Real Estate Consultant

404.432.1844

KerryLucasse@KW.com

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Comments (2)

Ryan Shaughnessy
PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO
Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

Great guide for people relocating to Atlanta.

Dec 06, 2008 09:09 AM
Kerry Lucasse
eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group - Atlanta, GA
Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant

Thanks so much, Ryan!  I've been meaning to do this for months and so I just decided to keep it simple and break it up into three parts.  :-)  Thanks for stopping by.

Dec 06, 2008 09:12 AM