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Castlewood is a quiet neighborhood, close to shopping
Rick White says Castlewood is a neighborhood people don't want to leave. He moved there 10 years ago and has already lived in two different houses. He lives across the street from a home where his aunt and uncle lived in the ‘90s; they also lived in two different houses during their time in Castlewood. “You’ll find our neighborhood has a lot of people who are on their second or third homes,” says White, president of the Castlewood Civic Association. Castlewood is in the middle of Buckhead, an upscale district of Atlanta that’s just 7 miles from downtown. However, anyone who turns off a main road onto one of the neighborhood’s streets wouldn’t know restaurants and shopping centers lie a few miles in any direction. Without any major cut-through roads running through it, this compact community serves as a peaceful enclave.
Neo-traditional style homes line the streets of Castlewood.
You'll find an abundance of ranch style homes in throughout the Castlewood neighborhood.
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Stately homes but casual neighbors in Castlewood
Homes first popped up in Castlewood in the 1950s, but some houses have been torn down and replaced. The streets are lined with a mix of styles, ranging from midcentury ranch homes to newer builds that include Mediterranean, colonial and modern designs. Prices typically range from $1 million to $2.5 million. The neighborhood features plenty of grand homes and polished lawns, but Castlewood retains a casual character. “As a guy from a small town where all your neighbors were friends who would just walk in your back door when they come over, it’s something I never thought I’d have in Atlanta,” White says. “But when my neighbors drop by, they just come in the back door.” Castlewood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average of 4.
You'll find newly constructed homes throughout Castlewood.
Castlewood features newly constructed homes the price around $3,000,000.
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The Castlewood Civic Association organizes anticipated annual events
One way Castlewood residents experience the neighborhood’s tightknit spirit is through community events. They include Easter egg hunts for the kids, winter cocktail socials for the adults and summertime popsicle parties for everyone. A signature event for Castlewood is Halloween night, when parts of Mornington Drive and Rockingham Drive are blocked off to traffic to create a loop of homes for children to trick-or-treat around. The loop, which takes about one hour to complete, even attracts candy hunters from outside the neighborhood. “It’s the perfect number of houses and amount of time,” White says. The Castlewood Civic Association makes these events possible. Membership to the association isn’t required for residents, but more than 80% of households join, White adds.
Castlewood is a relaxed neighborhood tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Atlanta.
Homes in Castlewood feature well kept lawns and simple landscaping.
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Students walk to Morris Brandon Elementary School
Castlewood is served by the Atlanta Public Schools district. Students can start off at the neighborhood’s Morris Brandon Elementary School, graded an A-minus by Niche. “The elementary school is right in the center of the neighborhood, and I think that’s a big draw for families with young children,” says Cathy LaMon, a Realtor with Keller Williams, who lives in Buckhead. “Parents walk their kids to school there.” From Morris Brandon Elementary, students can advance to Sutton Middle School, graded a B-plus, and North Atlanta High School, graded an A-minus. Each school offers an International Baccalaureate program, meaning students can participate in the internationally recognized college prep curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade.
North Atlanta High School is a co-ed high school with 2,000+ students in Paces, GA.
Morris Brandon Elementary sits at Howell Mill Road and W Wesley Road NW.
Sutton Middle School welcomes students in grades 6-8.
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Shopping and dining on Howell Mill Road
Castlewood residents are just two miles away from shopping and dining on Howell Mill Road. Local favorites include Fellini’s Pizza and Howell’s Kitchen and Bar for gourmet burgers and creative cocktails on the patio. A coffee shop and a collection of fast-food options are also along the strip. At Howell Mill Village, there’s a Publix, Walgreens, Petco and a yoga studio.
Residents in Castlewood can grab lunch at Zunzi's for sandwiches, wings, or bowls.
Residents in Castlewood can satisfy their grocery needs at the local Publix.
You can order pizza by the slice or the pie at Fellini's Pizza.
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A neighborhood relaxation spot at Castlewood Triangle Park
The neighborhood’s Castlewood Triangle Park, on Castlewood Drive, is a sliver of greenery with a Little Free Library that provides a relaxing spot for residents among its cluster of shaded benches. The Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead, on Moore’s Mill Road Northwest, offers a pool, sauna and basketball courts. To the south of Castlewood, the 200-acre Atlanta Memorial Park is home to Bitsy Grant Tennis Center and Bobby Jones Golf Course.
Castlewood Triangle Park features a free little library for neighbors to share books.
Triangle Park in Castlewood Neighborhood.
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Proximity to the Atlanta BeltLine trail
Interstate 75 traces the neighborhood’s western border and following the roadway 7 miles south leads to downtown Atlanta. Those who prefer to cycle or jog can hop on the Atlanta BeltLine 2 miles south of Castlewood at Atlanta Memorial Park. The BeltLine is a 22-mile loop around the city that passes through parks, shopping districts and neighborhoods. Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, a 643-bed facility, is 3 miles away on Peachtree Road Northwest. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a 17-mile drive via Interstate 75 South.
Residents in Castlewood can walk, run, or bike the beltline around the city.
Castlewood residents often walk their pets on the Beltline Connector Trail.
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Parks in this Area
Atlanta Memorial Park
Beaverbrook Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Mckinley-Wilson Triangle Park
Trails
Castlewood Triangle Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Woodward Way Greenspace
Bike Trails
Trails
Springlake Park
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
26 min drive
Bus
Howell Mill Rd & Peachtree Battle Av
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Howell Mill Rd & Nawench Dr
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Howell Mill Rd NW & Moores Mill Rd NW
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Howell Mill Rd NW & Wesley Rd NW
Castlewood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Castlewood, Atlanta sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Castlewood, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $2,105,000, up 37% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,655
Median Age
42
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$254,520
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$247,121
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
99.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
58.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.3%
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®
7/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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