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Why Collier Heights stands out as a landmark of Black history
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Collier Heights was founded in 1948 as Atlanta's first neighborhood designed by and for the city’s growing Black middle class. It has been home to history-makers like Martin Luther King Sr., Donald Hollowell and Christine King Farris. Many original residents still live in the neighborhood, keeping the area’s history alive. Today, Collier Heights is an affordable community that continues to attract a diverse population seeking a prime location near downtown.
Collier Heights is a historic neighborhood nestled in the northwest corner of Atlanta, Georgia.
Collier Heights has been home to multiple history makers, including Donald Hollowell and others.
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What homebuyers will find in historic Collier Heights
Most of the split-level, ranch-style and midcentury modern homes in Collier Heights were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Some residences have been remodeled but still retain their original brickwork and wrought iron features. Large front yards are surrounded by thick trees, and hilly roads connect Collier Heights’ subdivisions. Homes are priced between the upper $100,000s and the low $400,000s. "There are a lot of properties in Collier Heights that are renovated, but not everything is flipped," says Realtor Jeremiah Keith with Keller Williams Realty West Atlanta, who was raised in Collier Heights. "People are drawn to it because it's a charming, beautiful neighborhood that's a testament to its history."
Captured is the home of Collier Heights' leaders, Alma and Albert Hayward.
Collier Heights was a place of residence for history-makers.
Amid older homes, Collier Heights' has shingle-style cottages.
Cape Cods can be found amongst the historic real estate of Collier Heights.
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How residents work to protect the area's historic character
Collier Heights residents continue the neighborhood's efforts to support Atlanta's Black community. While investors are eyeing Collier Heights because of lower prices and proximity to Downtown Atlanta, many residents are trying to keep their homes in their families. The city also has policies designed to preserve home exteriors, including rules against painting brick. Potential buyers should note these rules, as agents are not required to disclose them.
Where residents find food, services and shopping
Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway is home to local business, restaurants and churches, like soul food and chicken spots A1 Soulfood and Ameen Fish and Wings. On the other side of Collier Heights, The Bando on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive provides more than just soul food. In addition to cooking up signature lemon- and parmesan-coated wings, The Bando team runs its own food-focused TV channel and offers a youth mentoring program. Within the neighborhood, there are family-owned grocery stores like the Buy Low Super Market on James Jackson Parkway, but just 2 miles away is the larger Wayfield Foods on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Small strip malls with retail businesses and services are near Collier Heights, but Atlanta offers large retail districts, including downtown’s Peachtree Center and Midtown’s Ponce City Market.
Grocery stores are within reach of the neighborhood.
Wayfield Supermarket has all your grocery needs, just south of Collier Heights.
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What to know about public and private school options
Collier Heights kids are zoned to Atlanta Public Schools. Students may attend Usher-Collier Elementary School, John Lewis Invictus Academy and Frederick Douglass High School. Private options include the highly-rated Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy.
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School serves the neighborhood's youngest students.
John Lewis Invictus Academy serves sixth through eighth grades and is located in the heart of historic Atlanta.
Frederick Douglass High School serves Collier Heights students.
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Parks in and around Collier Heights
Sandy Creek runs through Collier Heights, and along the banks of the creek and its tributaries can be found some of the neighborhood's parks, like Jennie Drake Park. Other green spaces in and near Collier Heights include:
A.D. Williams Park, which has playgrounds and athletic fields.
Collier Park, which features exercise equipment and a rec center.
Dr. Mary Shy Scott Memorial Park, a favorite for its playground, picnic pavilion and events.
Westside Reservoir Park, Atlanta's largest, which features multi-use trails overlooking the skyline.
Vibrant murals in A.D. Williams Park.
A.D. Williams Park in Collier Heights is a popular spot for pickup basketball.
The playground is popular at A.D. Williams Park.
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Why commuting from Collier Heights is convenient
Collier Heights is near the intersection of Interstate 285, I-20 and Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) bus and train lines run into the city from the Hamilton E. Holmes Station, which is about 2 miles from the neighborhood. Downtown Atlanta is about 8 miles from Collier Heights. “The big draw is its proximity to the city,” says Jackye Mumphrey, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Cityside specializing in the West Side. “Everyone was geared to the suburbs for a while, but businesses are starting to return downtown, and Collier Heights is nearby.” Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 14 miles away.
Collier Heights is a historic neighborhood close to Downtown Atlanta.
The Hamliton E. Holmes MARTA Station is the nearest public transit station.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Collier Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Collier Heights, Atlanta sell after 110 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Collier Heights, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $225,250, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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