Why Live in Venetian Hills
Venetian Hills in Atlanta features modestly sized cottages and bungalows built between the 1930s and 1950s, with homes closely spaced along narrow roads. Renovated properties range from $260,000 to $632,000, while fixer-uppers are priced between $115,000 and $225,000. The neighborhood is undergoing transformation, with the RYSE Media Group converting the old Arkwright Elementary School into a mixed-use complex, including an incubator for entertainment and gaming careers, affordable housing, and vendor kitchen spaces. Tyler Perry Studios, located 2 miles south, collaborates with RYSE to create job opportunities. Local parks such as Barbara A. McCoy Park, Rev. James Orange Park, and Adams Park offer playgrounds, a public pool, splash pad, and trails. Venetian Hills is served by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), with the Oakland Station providing routes to downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 7 miles south. Interstates 20 and 85 are within 3 miles. The neighborhood is close to historically Black colleges like Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, and Spelman College, all within 4 miles. Dining options include soul food restaurants on Cascade Road, such as The Beautiful Restaurant and J.R. Crickets. Practical amenities like a CVS, bank, post office, and a Kroger 3 miles away cater to residents' needs.