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Audubon Forest is a community in the trees
With its dense tree canopy and bird-named streets, Audubon Forest shows why Atlanta is called the “City in the Forest.” The community is an established residential neighborhood in southwest Atlanta’s Cascade area, near a small commercial district and about 7 miles from downtown Atlanta. “It’s a nice, secluded and well-kept area,” says Robert E. White, a real estate agent with Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers who used to live in the area. “There’s a host of things to do, and you're near the Beltline.” Two nature preserves are nearby, offering hiking trails through some of Atlanta’s oldest forests and access to the city-spanning Beltline trail.
Midcentury ranch-style homes on 1-acre wooded lots
Large, tree-filled lots of an acre or more give the community its forested feel. The ranch-style homes here sit far back from the road, and trees and landscaping separate neighbors, creating a sense of privacy. Most homes were built in the 1950s and ‘60s and feature brick exteriors, basements and paved driveways leading to attached garages or carports. A small subdivision of late 20th-century Colonial Revival-style new traditional homes is in the south. Prices typically range from around $280,000 to $680,000.
Trails through old-growth forests are nearby
The neighborhood is close to two parks that offer hiking trails through old-growth forests. Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Nature Preserve is over 100 acres and has three champion trees, a designation for the city’s largest trees. Trails in the park connect to the Beltline trail network that loops around the city. The over 120-acre Cascade Springs Nature Preserve also has champion trees, and its trail passes along a creek with waterfalls. John A. White Park has a more manicured feel, featuring a nine-hole golf course, a public outdoor swimming pool and a playground. A new senior center is being built here that will include a fitness center and an indoor golf simulator.
A district of locally owned restaurants
Cascade’s commercial area sits at the intersection of Benjamin E. Mays Drive and Cascade Road. The Beautiful Restaurant has been a staple here since 1979 and serves Southern cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Oreatha’s at The Point is a more upscale option that offers comfort food from around the world. For a night out, JR Crickets Cascade has live music, trivia nights and line dancing. Nearby grocery stores include Kroger and Nourish and Bloom Market. Walmart and The Home Depot are about 3 miles away.
Public schools earn Bs and Cs
Kids can start school at Beecher Hills Elementary, which earns a B-minus from Niche, and then attend the C-rated Jean Childs Young Middle. At the C-rated Benjamin E. Mays High, students studying French or Spanish can apply to Atlanta Public Schools’ Global Explorers program, which hosts spring break immersion trips to France and Spain.
A quick drive to downtown and the airport
Audubon Forest is a mostly car-reliant community, but MARTA bus stops, bike lanes and sidewalks on Benjamin E. Mays Drive provide other options for getting around. Interstate 285 — also called The Perimeter — is about 3 miles away, and downtown Atlanta is a 7-mile trip. “It’s easy access to the city, and you don’t have to travel on the interstate,” White says. Grady Memorial Hospital is roughly 7 miles away, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is an 11-mile trip.
An involved neighborhood association and community church
Audubon Forest has an active neighborhood association that meets monthly at Hoosier Memorial United Methodist Church. The association hosts community cleanups, holiday gift drives and potluck dinners. They also organize a neighborhood walking group that meets each evening. The church has regular events too, like Jazz on the Lawn, which features local musicians and games.
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Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
23 min drive
Bus
Benjamin E Mays Dr SW & Flamingo Dr NW
Bus
Cascade Rd SW & Woodland Ter SW
Bus
Benjamin E Mays Dr SW & Willis Mill Rd SW
Bus
Benjamin E Mays Dr SW & Peyton Rd SW
Bus
Benjamin E Mays Dr & Oriole Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Audubon Forest
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Audubon Forest, Atlanta sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Audubon Forest, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $457,816, up 177% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
519
Median Age
51
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,197
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,926
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
52.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
