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Ben Hill Terrace

Ben Hill Terrace

$228,549 Average Value
$156 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Established neighborhood near Interstate 285

Bell Hill Terrace is a southwest Atlanta community of mid-20th century homes and newer townhouses built in the late 2010s. “It’s a historically Black community with well-maintained homes and long-standing neighbors, where retirees or children often take over their parents’ houses," says Lori Hanes, a Realtor with Keller Knapp Realty and lifelong Atlanta native. The neighborhood sits between two schools in B-rated Atlanta Public Schools, all offering the International Baccalaureate World Program at every grade level. Ben Hill Terrace is primarily residential and just a short drive from parks and shopping centers like Camp Creek Marketplace.

Renovations and updates at Melvin Drive Park

Ben Hill Recreation Center, about a mile away, has been a community hub since the 1940s. It offers youth sports, mentorship and events year-round. It also houses a free grocery store for families organized by Goodr. Another nearby green space is Melvin Drive Park. It's been renovated in recent years by the Friends of Melvin Drive with grants from the nonprofit Park Pride. In late 2023, Mayor Andre Dickens and the community gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling updates, including a new green playground with a small, turf-covered climbing mound. The park is also home to the first dog park in southwest Atlanta.

Melvin Park Drive has revamped amenities, including tennis courts and a playground in Ben Hill Terrace.
Melvin Park Drive has revamped amenities, including tennis courts and a playground in Ben Hill Terrace.
Ben Hill Recreation Center is a community hub where Ben Hill Terrace kids and adults enjoy basketball, fitness, and social events.
Ben Hill Recreation Center is a community hub where Ben Hill Terrace kids and adults enjoy basketball, fitness, and social events.
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Publix and Target at nearby Camp Creek Marketplace

Campbellton Road Southwest, along the neighborhood’s southern edge, features locally owned spots for wings, seafood and Southern staples. Scotch Bonnet Jamaican Restaurant is a roadside food truck where the smoke from BBQ jerk chicken usually means a line has already formed. A little farther down, Ben Hill Grill has a few regulars who stop by for burgers and to catch a game. Ben Hill Terrace is about a mile from Dollar General and 3 miles from Greenbriar Mall. The mall has declined recently, but a few stores still get regular traffic. Kroger is nearby for groceries. Less than 5 miles away, Camp Creek Marketplace has chain restaurants and big-box stores, including Target, Lowe’s and Publix. Hanes says the area stays busy with people heading to the airport, and new restaurants have opened in recent years.

Scotch Bonnet Jamaican Restaurant provides a delightful and authentic taste of Jamaica that's loved by Ben Hill Terrace locals.
Scotch Bonnet Jamaican Restaurant provides a delightful and authentic taste of Jamaica that's loved by Ben Hill Terrace locals.
Ben Hill Terrace residents go to Campcreek Marketplace, which includes grocery stores like Target and Publix, clothing shops, and salons.
Ben Hill Terrace residents go to Campcreek Marketplace, which includes grocery stores like Target and Publix, clothing shops, and salons.
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IB education at B-graded Atlanta Public Schools

Atlanta Public Schools has a B rating on Niche and more than 50,000 enrolled students. Fickett Elementary, Bunche Middle and Therrell High School each have C grades on Niche. Fickett is an International Baccalaureate World School focused on the Primary Years Program for children aged 3 to 12. This focus continues through middle and high school. High school students also have access to a Career and Technical Education Department offering culinary arts and courses in film, as well as audio/video technology. The school's Healthcare Science Technology Education program helps students prepare for entry-level positions in nursing.

Bunche Middle School is a public school serving southwest Atlanta.
Bunche Middle School is a public school serving southwest Atlanta.
Therrell High School is part of the Atlanta Public School system.
Therrell High School is part of the Atlanta Public School system.
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Single-family homes and townhouses near Ben Hill Recreation Center

Ben Hill Terrace has a mix of 1950s ranch-style houses and traditional bungalows, with newer townhouses built in 2018 and 2019. On the southeastern edge, Southwood Vista is an apartment complex next to Southwood Reserve, a 99-unit townhouse subdivision. An HOA manages the community and its shared amenities. Away from the main roads, single-family homes line Kimberly Road Southwest, where sloping streets and half-acre lots give the area a spacious feel. Most homes are under 1,500 square feet, with prices ranging from $208,000 to $235,000. On average, houses sell within 58 days on the market.

Ben Hill Terrace features an array of single-family homes, including classic brick ranches and cozy bungalows.
Ben Hill Terrace features an array of single-family homes, including classic brick ranches and cozy bungalows.
Ben Hill Terrace homes are surrounded with tall trees that create a sense of peaceful privacy although minutes from the city.
Ben Hill Terrace homes are surrounded with tall trees that create a sense of peaceful privacy although minutes from the city.
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Holiday events at Ben Hill Christian Church

Neighbors can walk to Ben Hill Christian Church, which has been a part of the area for more than 70 years. Along with weekly worship services and Bible studies, the church hosts holiday events throughout the year, including a New Year’s Eve celebration and a summertime Out of School Bash. In December, the church has an Adult Christmas Social and a Whoville Christmas for kids, including caroling.

Easy access to Interstate 285

The neighborhood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4. It scores an 8 for other violent crimes. Ben Hill Terrace is west of Interstate 285, which connects to I-20 for a 15-mile drive to Midtown Atlanta. It is also less than 10 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. While MARTA bus stops are located along Campbellton Road Southwest, most residents drive.

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Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

20 min drive

Bus

Campbellton Rd SW & Kimberly Rd

Bus

Campbellton Rd SW & Kimberly Rd SW

Bus

Campbellton Rd SW & Butner Rd SW

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Ben Hill Terrace US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Ben Hill Terrace Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$385,440
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$381,740
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-42%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$156

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
229
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
24.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,365
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,430
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
42,688

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,114
Median Age
35
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.4%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,980
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,129

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.5%
College Graduates
37.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
80.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

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®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

28 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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