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A suburb in Atlanta's trendy west side
Carey Park is located on Atlanta's west side, a trendy area that's seen tremendous growth since the debut of Westside Reservoir Park in 2021. The park is connected to the 22-mile Atlanta Beltline, and any neighborhood near this path is now appreciating in value and transforming. The growing interest in Carey Park, just 3 miles away, is visible in its new construction and vintage homes getting complete facelifts.
Mayra Senquiz, a Realtor with Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Crown Group, says that Carey Park maintains a suburban charm as vertical living springs up along the Beltline. "You get more of a quieter neighborhood with less traffic, but you're still in proximity to everything that Atlanta has to offer," she says. Carey Park's quietness comes from the fact that shopping, dining and entertainment are outside its bounds. But the neighborhood springs with corner churches and homegrown fun organized by its active neighborhood association.
Carey Park is nestled just west of Westside Park and only minutes from Downtown Atlanta.
Westside Reservoir Park boasts views of Downtown Atlanta.
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Cottages at Carey Park makes homebuying more affordable
Carey Park's informal clusters of homes are separated by stretches of forested road. Tall trees fill the neighborhood streets, and some are flooded by overgrown brush. Lots range from modest to spacious, with homes on over a quarter of an acre. “The houses look like they do in New Orleans,” Senquiz says, speaking of the neighborhood’s original bungalows. Some are being renovated from the inside out.
For those seeking a relatively affordable new build, they can look toward Cottages at Carey Park, where homes offer a minimal traditional aesthetic, some in a shotgun style, and range from the $200,000s to the low $400,000s depending on square footage. The developers may also offer down payment assistance. Carey Park has a slice of luxury construction, including new townhouses in the high $600,000s to mid-$700,000 range and two-story, very modern homes beginning in the low $900,000s. The neighborhood’s vintage properties typically range from the high $100,000s to the mid-$300,000s, depending on their size and condition.
Modern cottages in Carey Park are on the rise as more are being built.
Newly built cottages feature long side-yard driveways.
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John Lewis Invictus Academy has a STEAM program
Students attend the Atlanta Public Schools. One path is Boyd Elementary School, John Lewis Invictus Academy for middle school and Frederick Douglass High School. All of these schools earn a C-minus rating on Niche.
John Lewis Invictus Academy — named after the late congressman and civil rights leader — has a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) program. The state keeps options open for students as it participates in school choice. This means students can apply to attend most any school in the district.
Boyd Elementary School welcomes students grade PK-5.
John Lewis Invictus Academy is located at 1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pky NW, Atlanta, GA.
Douglass High School offers various AP and gifted programs for student success.
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Not too far from Emory University Hospital Midtown
Bus stops through Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) line the main roads that pass through and surround Carey Park. The MARTA train station is 3 miles east. It’s about 2 miles to Interstate 285 from the center of the neighborhood and less than a mile to State Route 78. Emory University Hospital Midtown is less than 6 miles east. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 16 miles south.
There are plenty of MARTA bus stops around Carey Park for easy transport around Atlanta.
Residents can travel throughout Metro Atlanta via MARTA trains and buses.
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There’s no shortage of eclectic dining near Carey Park
Both 285 and State Route 78 flow south of the neighborhood and are lined east to west with popular local restaurants. The Bando serves up crispy wings, and Ken’s Wings has been open for over 30 years. The Ugly Plate debuted next door in 2023 after perfecting its salmon rolls, crab rolls and Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. The ribs at Mr. Pig's Smokehouse fall off the bone and include Southern sides like mac and cheese or cooked greens.
Westside Paper and Lee and White are both within 5 miles. Lee and White is a modern food hall on the Beltline, opened in 2024, where locals can fulfill anything from Korean bistro to taco and pho cravings. Home to Elsewhere Brewing and Dumpling Factory, Westside Paper is another eclectic dining spot that opened in 2023. It's currently getting its own Beltline connection as trail linking to it is being constructed.
The largest grocery nearby is Wayfield Foods Inc, about 4 miles south. Atlantic Station, around 6 miles away, is a large mall with over 50 stores and restaurants.
Recently reopened, Bankhead Seafood has been serving the community for over 50 years.
Barcelona Wine Bar has a menu inspired by Spain and an extensive wine list.
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Westside Reservoir Park is a big deal
A.D. Williams Park is just next door to Carey Park. It spans 11 acres and encompasses a community garden, basketball court and multiuse athletic field. The park also has a Little Free Library where bookworms can stop for their next read.
While there are other smaller parks surrounding Carey Park, the most notable green space is Westside Reservoir Park, roughly 3 miles east. After debuting in 2021, it not only connected residents on the west side to the 22-mile Beltline, it also became Atlanta’s largest park. True to its name, the park is built around a large reservoir. It also has vast open spaces, a pavilion and a playground with swings, climbing structures and slides.
Spend the day gazing at the clouds at Westside Reservoir Park.
A.D. Williams Park is a popular spot for a pickup game of Basketball.
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Movement Mondays at Grove Park Recreation Center
Carey Park's neighborhood association hosts pop-up pizza socials at Westside Pizzaria and Bar, and it advertises what's happening in the surrounding area on its active Facebook page, including Movement Mondays at nearby Grove Park Recreation Center.
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Parks in this Area
Westside Reservoir Park
Lake
Trails
Playground
Watkins St Park
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
26 min drive
Bus
Hightower Rd NW & Center St NW
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Hollywood Rd & Saint Paul Ave
Bus
James Jackson Pkwy & 954
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Hightower Rd NW & Whiting St NW
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Hightower Rd NW & James Dr NW
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Hightower Rd NW & West Ave NW
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Hightower Rd NW & Etheridge Dr NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Carey Park
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Carey Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Carey Park, Atlanta sell after 141 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Carey Park, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $236,000, down 16% from the median 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,075
Median Age
28
Population under 18
38.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$20,750
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$28,200
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
64.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.1%
% Population in Labor Force
47.4%
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®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 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.
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