Why Live in Fairburn Heights
From Fairburn Heights, residents can easily get to wherever they want to go. The community sits at the intersection of interstates 285 and 20, which respectively can take drivers around and through the heart of Atlanta — or, in the case of I-20 West, toward Six Flags Over Georgia. Residents can also elect to stay local. Though the neighborhood is primarily residential, shops, restaurants and parks can be found close by. The neighborhood is primarily filled with ranch-style homes, many of which were built in the 1960s or earlier. They can range from $200,000 to $285,000. A handful of midcentury modern-influenced homes can be found along Collier Drive. These houses can go between $330,000 and $340,000. Most small neighborhood roads lack sidewalks, but main thoroughfares like Fairburn Road Northwest do have them. Tall trees line the streets. Myra Killings, a broker with Joseph Property Advisors, says new developments close to the neighborhood, like the $450 million mixed-use redevelopment of The Mall West End, could cause prices to rise in the near future. That development is just over 5 miles from Fairburn Heights. “Right now, it's still attractive for the bargain buyer,” Killings
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairburn Heights a good place to live?
Fairburn Heights is a good place to live. Fairburn Heights is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Fairburn Heights has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 37. The average household income is $52,107 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Fairburn Heights are renters, with 55.6% of residents renting and 44.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fairburn Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fairburn Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Fairburn Heights, GA a safe neighborhood?
Fairburn Heights, GA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fairburn Heights?
The median home price in Fairburn Heights is $375,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,940 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $83K a year to afford the median home price in Fairburn Heights. The average household income in Fairburn Heights is $52K.
What are the best public schools in Fairburn Heights?
The best public schools that serve Fairburn Heights are:
What are the best private schools in Fairburn Heights?
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Home Trends in Fairburn Heights, GA
On average, homes in Fairburn Heights, Atlanta sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairburn Heights, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $392,000.
Median Sale Price
$392,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$720,337
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$259
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
