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East Lake Terrace is a pocket neighborhood surrounded by growth
Built on a former dairy farm, East Lake Terrace was a place for military housing during World War II. Many of those mid-20th-century homes remain, and they are lived in by longtime residents who have watched the neighborhood evolve since the 1950s. “It’s a pocket neighborhood surrounded by incredible growth,” says Juli St George, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta. She highlights its proximity to downtown Decatur and East Atlanta’s restaurants and nightlife. The East Lake Terrace Neighborhood Association, formed in 2002 as a safety patrol, remains active through residents and church groups. The community has a small lake and a STEM-focused school district adjacent to one of Atlanta’s oldest golf clubs. The area offers quick access to Interstate 20 and downtown Atlanta.
East Lake Terrace residents can explore the line-up of walkable shops and services in Downtown Decatur.
East Lake Terrace boasts a small lake, providing scenic views and recreational opportunities.
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Mid-20th century houses near Buena Vista Lake
Shaded by oak and maple trees, East Lake Terrace has a gently rolling landscape with lots ranging from a quarter to half an acre. The neighborhood is near Buena Vista Lake and features 1950s and '60s ranch-style and minimal traditional homes with brick and clapboard facades. Though the area has few sidewalks, there’s plenty of yard space, often enclosed by chain-link fences. “You can still find a house for $265,000, which attracts first-time homebuyers or investors looking for rental properties,” says St George. “But if you’re near the golf course, prices jump into the millions.” Many homes are being renovated, with prices ranging from $100,000 to $445,000 for those under 2,000 square feet. Larger houses and new builds sell for $615,000 to nearly $900,000. The area's CAP Index Crime Score is a 3 out of 10, lower than the national average score of 4.
East Lake Terrace homes from the 1950s and '60s showcase ranch-style and minimal traditional architecture.
The housing market in East Lake Terrace consists mainly of mid-century ranch homes, bungalows, and newer modern builds.
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Downtown Decatur is 3 miles away
East Lake Terrace is a short drive from retailers, grocery stores and independent businesses. Georgia State Route 155 cuts through the community, passing a few restaurants, auto shops and the Candler-McAfee Shopping Center. “Many South Atlanta areas are food deserts, but this neighborhood isn’t. There’s an Aldi, Kroger and a Publix nearby,” St George says. Gutbusters Breakfast on Cascade Road offers Southern-style breakfast, while Fresh Treats on Glenwood Road serves pasta and Philly cheesesteaks. Just a few miles away, downtown Decatur is home to a growing number of small businesses.
Fresh Treats is a long-time resident favorite bistro in East Lake Terrace.
East Lake Terrace residents can shop at high-value stores such as DD's Discounts at Candler-McAfee Shopping Center.
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Lakeside views at Barker Bryant Memorial Park
Ducks waddle around the 10-acre Barker Bryant Memorial Park, which offers picnic areas and amenities. A half-mile paved trail loops around Buena Vista Lake, and there’s a fishing pier where anglers catch largemouth bass. The Scott Candler Library, part of the DeKalb County Public Library on Candler Road, hosts weekly events, from mobile clinics to wellness workshops and yoga for kids. “The East Lake Family YMCA is also a great nearby option,” St George says. The Historic East Lake Golf Club is a private members-only course on the neighborhood's northern edge and Atlanta’s oldest golf club, established in 1904. “The East Lake Golf Course is a huge draw,” she says. “Tiger Woods would come and play here at the height of his career.”
East Lake Terrace's Baker Bryant Memorial Park is the perfect spot for fishing.
East Lake Terrace's YMCA provides fitness programs, youth sports, and wellness initiatives for the community.
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McNair Middle School offers a DREAM STEM Academy
DeKalb County Schools has over 92,000 students enrolled and earns a B-minus rating on Niche. The district offers a Digital Dreamer program, where students of all grade levels receive a laptop, and high school students are provided with mobile hot spots for their families to get free internet access. Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy has a C-minus grade and the C-rated McNair Middle School features the DREAM STEM Academy. McNair High School, with a D-plus Niche rating, is home to the district’s second Student and Family Engagement (S.A.F.E.) center. The outreach program supports families with food access, mentorship and overall wellness.
Ronald McNair Middle School Front Entrance
McNair High School has an overall Niche Grade of D.
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Quick access to Interstate 20
East Lake Terrace has easy access to I-20, and downtown Atlanta is just 8 miles away. Georgia State Route 155 passes through the neighborhood, which is lined with MARTA bus stops and leads to downtown Decatur. The neighborhood is home to DeKalb County Fire Rescue Station 26, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 15 miles away. Grady Memorial Hospital is 6 miles away. The neighborhood is also home to the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam, one of the oldest Islamic communities in the metro area.
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On average, homes in East Lake Terrace, Atlanta sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in East Lake Terrace, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $310,000, down 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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