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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.
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.
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.
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 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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On average, homes in Ben Hill Terrace, Atlanta sell after 104 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Ben Hill Terrace, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $222,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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