East Lake Condo for Sale

East Lake, a neighborhood on Atlanta’s eastern edge near Decatur, has evolved from a rural retreat to a diverse residential area. Housing options range from high-end Tudor and Italianate homes near the historic East Lake Golf Club to mid-century bungalows and ranch homes south and west of the course. The neighborhood features a mix of stately single-family homes, apartment buildings, and affordable housing developments. East Lake’s small business hub at Second Avenue and Hosea L. Williams Drive includes eateries like Mix’D Up and Poor Hendrix, and PERC Coffee. Residents have convenient access to a Publix on Glenwood Avenue Southeast for grocery shopping. The East Lake Neighbors Community Association organizes events such as summer concerts at East Lake Park, Halloween trick-or-treating, and a December Toy Drive & Block Party. Educational options include the highly rated Burgess-Peterson Academy and Drew Charter School. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, adding to its appeal. Recreational amenities include the private East Lake Golf Club, public Charlie Yates Golf Course, and East Lake Park with its playground, baseball field, and tennis court. Fernbank Science Center, 3 miles north, offers indoor activities like a planetarium and observatory. East Lake is well-connected, with Interstate 20 and Interstate 285 nearby, a MARTA station 2 miles north, and downtown Atlanta just 6 miles away. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 15 miles from the neighborhood, and Emory University Hospital, ranked the best in Georgia, is 4 miles north.