$352,043Average Value$237Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Custer-McDonough-Guice offers a mix of homebuying options close to local parks
The community of Custer-McDonough-Guice is a small neighborhood that lives up to its big name. The community, also called CMG, is close to parks and markets and has a mix of renovated homes and contemporary new builds. "It's near Benteen and Chosewood Parks, which are very desirable," says Realtor Juli St. George, who has sold homes in Atlanta for a decade and is with Keller Williams Realty. "It is near the prison, and not everyone wants to live that close, but the area is really growing and upgrading. So it offers a lot in terms of nearby amenities." As its offerings grow, the CMG community members continue to give back to their neighbors, with local organizations like South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development organizing neighborhood celebrations like the Benteen Park Fall Fest.
Contemporary subdivisions meet established midcentury homes in CMG
The CMG neighborhood offers a mix of contemporary subdivisions and older sections of established 20th-century homes. The older areas of the neighborhood consist of ranch-style homes, Craftsman-style bungalows and cottages on small lots, many heavily shaded with pine and magnolia trees. Prices for these homes range between $300,000 and $475,000. Subdivisions built in the late 2010s have homes with contemporary Craftsman and New Traditional-inspired exteriors. A contemporary home typically lists between $500,000 and $715,000. "Homes here are starting to grow in value," St. George says. "But there are still more affordable houses available for buyers." These homes often have HOA fees of around $100 per month. Townhouses often list between $285,000 and $300,000. CMG also has a large, gated rental community, the Park Vista Apartments.
Public school students can apply to APS charter schools
Students can attend Atlanta Public Schools, which earns an overall B rating from Niche. Benteen Elementary and King Middle both earn an overall C+. High schoolers can attend Maynard Holbrook Jackson High, which earns a B- and is an International Baccalaureate World School with three program options available. Students can also apply to the Atlanta College and Career Academy, which has pathways such as graphic design, programming and cybersecurity. Families may apply to the district's various charter schools like Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School or highly regarded private institutions like Pace Academy.
Benteen Elementary School is located at 200 Cassanova St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315.
King Middle School, located in the Grant Park Neighborhood, teaching grades 6th through 8th.
Maynard Jackson High School has a capacity for 1500 students.
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Surrounded by parks, concert venues community festivals
This southeast Atlanta community is surrounded by popular parks and gardens. One of the closest green spaces is Benteen Park, which has a playground, a large field and some athletic areas. The space is home to the Benteen Park Fall Fest, which celebrates the local community, artisans, musicians and food vendors. Other favorite outdoor spaces include Chosewood Park, which has a nature trail, sports courts and playground, and iconic Grant Park. This 131-acre park is home to Zoo Atlanta and has miles of woodsy trails surrounded by grassy fields, playgrounds, a pool and a rec center. CMG is also not far from Lakewood Amphitheatre, an outdoor music venue. Residents are about a 12-minute drive from the amphitheater, which regularly showcases local and touring musicians.
Residents can go to Aldi and other stores for daily essentials in Custer-Mcdonough-Guice.
Starlight Drive-In, dining and retail on Moreland Avenue
CMG borders Moreland Avenue Southeast, which has an ALDI grocery store, small businesses, the Starlight Drive-In Theater and the Halidom Eatery. This local food court offers restaurant booths offering options like pizza, cheesesteaks and tacos. "There aren't a ton of restaurants available here, but the area is starting to grow in terms of dining," St. George says. "The Starlight Drive-In is a huge draw for people, too, because drive-in theaters are so rare nowadays. And it has a flea market every Saturday that we love." On Bill Kennedy Way Southeast, there's a Kroger, small businesses and more dining. There are options for larger retail areas with big box stores and shopping malls like Lenox Square, Greenbriar Mall and Camp Creek Marketplace. These commercial hubs are less than 15 miles away and accessible through the highway.
Convenient access to highways, hospitals and MARTA stations
The neighborhood is surrounded by several major highways, including Interstates 20, 85 and 285. The community is about 6 miles from downtown and 3 miles from the closest MARTA station, Georgia Avenue Southeast. There are also MARTA bus stops available on Moreland Avenue. The closest medical centers are Grady Memorial Hospital, 5 miles away, and Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods, 7 miles away. CMG is roughly 10 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Crime
CMG has a moderate CAP Index crime score of 6 out of 10, above the national average of 4.
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Parks in this Area
Benteen Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
17 min drive
Bus
Custer Ave SE & Knob Hill Ct SE
Bus
Woodland Ave SE & Woodland Cir SE
Bus
Mcdonough Blvd SE & Moreland Dr SE
Bus
Moreland Dr & Woodland Ave
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Woodland Ave SE & Custer Ave SE
Bus
Custer Ave SE & 930
Bus
Moreland Ave & 1475
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Custer-Mcdonough-Guice
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Custer-Mcdonough-Guice, Atlanta sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Custer-Mcdonough-Guice, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $402,068, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to your Beautiful ADT secured Moreland Walk two bedroom Condo in the heart of the city of Atlanta. Minutes to Atlanta beltline trails, Grant Park, East Atlanta Village and Summer Hill. As you entering the unit you will be greeted by an open floor-plan with nine-foot ceilings, luxury Vinyl Planks floors. There are two dedicated parking spot for your convenient. The kitchen offers modern
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,727
Median Age
39
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,456
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,198
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
41.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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