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Edgewood

Edgewood

4.0
$534,437 Average Value
$329 Average Price per Sq Ft
51 Homes For Sale
Edgewood flaunts residential appeal not far from downtown Atlanta.
Edgewood flaunts residential appeal not far from downtown Atlanta.

Why Edgewood stands out to Atlanta homebuyers

Edgewood is in the same part of Atlanta as trendy neighborhoods such as Inman Park and Kirkwood, but Edgewood’s big-box stores and lower home prices make it a more practical option for those who want to live on the city’s happening east side. You don’t have to leave the neighborhood to run to Kroger, visit a park or hop on the MARTA train to downtown. At the same time, Atlanta hotspots like Little Five Points and the Atlanta Beltline are a mile or so away.

How home prices compare to Kirkwood and Reynoldstown

Edgewood lacks the historic district status bestowed on nearby neighborhoods, but there are still many antique 1920s Craftsman homes mixed in with midcentury minimal traditional houses and contemporary designs. Turnkey three-bedroom homes usually sell from the mid-$300,000s to the mid-$600,000s, and prices for larger houses vary from the lower $700,000s to about $1 million. Townhomes, which tend to be newer, have recently sold form the lower $600,000s to the mid-$800,000s.

Edgewood is an in-demand neighborhood, but prices haven’t yet caught up to those in neighboring communities, says Chrissie Kallio, team lead of the Chrissie Kallio Group at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty. “It was overlooked for a long time, but that's not the case anymore. It's not cheap, but it's still your most cost-effective option between Kirkwood and Reynoldstown." Indeed, Edgewood’s median price, which is in the mid-$500,000s, is lower than the medians in Kirkwood and Reynoldstown.

Small historic homes populate the neighborhood.
Small historic homes populate the neighborhood.
Recently-constructed townhomes line some of Edgewood's streets.
Recently-constructed townhomes line some of Edgewood's streets.
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The Trolley Trail connects residents to parks and the Beltline

The Trolley Trail, a mile-long pedestrian path that follows a 19th-century trolley route, connects many of the parks in Edgewood and surrounding neighborhoods. It passes the Kirkwood Dog Park and extends alongside Coan Park, Edgewood’s largest green space and home to a playground and outdoor gym. Organized Neighbors of Edgewood, a voluntary neighborhood association, hosts yoga sessions and other events in the park. Meanwhile, Trolley Trail continues westward from Coan Park to the Atlanta Beltline, a 22-mile loop trail through the city.

Clear your mind with an afternoon stroll on the Trolley Line Trail in Edgewood.
Clear your mind with an afternoon stroll on the Trolley Line Trail in Edgewood.
The Trolley Trail leads to Kirkwood and Reynoldstown, adjacent neighborhoods.
The Trolley Trail leads to Kirkwood and Reynoldstown, adjacent neighborhoods.
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Grab a chicken sandwich at Bona Fide Deluxe in Edgewood.
Grab a chicken sandwich at Bona Fide Deluxe in Edgewood.

Big-box stores at the Edgewood Retail District

The Edgewood Retail District anchors the neighborhood’s shopping scene. It houses big-box stores, such as Target and Lowe’s Home Improvement, Kroger, department stores and fast-casual restaurants, including Georgia-based Shane’s Rib Shack. Smaller neighborhood businesses found throughout the rest of Edgewood include:

  • Bona Fide Deluxe, a sandwich shop that converts to a cocktail bar in the evenings
  • El Tesoro, a taqueria with plenty of outdoor seating a
  • Pure Quill Superette, a retro-style deli serving breakfast and lunch
Head less than a mile north of Edgewood, and you’ll land in Little Five Points, a shopping and nightlife district that attracts people from across Atlanta to its bars and vintage shops. The Brewhouse Cafe is a longtime soccer bar that draws crowds for Premier League matches. “People go at 4 in the morning to watch Manchester United play,” says Scott Lerner, a Realtor with Gipson Group ATL at Compass. Up the street, The Junkman’s Daughter carries an offbeat assortment of clothing, accessories and fits. “It’s an eclectic store, where you can get a leather jacket with spikes on it,” Lerner says.

Reach downtown and Midtown from the MARTA station

Edgewood’s location 5 miles from both Downtown Atlanta and Midtown Atlanta stands out to commuters who work in either. Rush-hour traffic can cause the drive to either neighborhood to take 30 minutes or more, but MARTA’s Edgewood-Candler Park station lets you skip the congestion. Use the station’s light rail service to travel to:

  • Downtown’s Five Points station, an eight-minute ride
  • Midtown station, a 20-minute ride
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a 30-minute ride

Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station connects you to the rest of Atlanta.
Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station connects you to the rest of Atlanta.
Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station is on the northern border of the neighborhood.
Edgewood-Candler Park MARTA station is on the northern border of the neighborhood.
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Maynard Holbrook Jackson High is a highly rated school.
Maynard Holbrook Jackson High is a highly rated school.

Students can go to the highly rated Maynard Holbrook Jackson High

The neighborhood is served by Atlanta Public Schools campuses, including the highly rated Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School. "They have a living garden on the roof, a partnership with the Atlanta Ballet, a Chinese immersion language program and they partner with Georgia Tech,” Kallio says. While the district assigns children to schools based on where they live, students may transfer to other schools in the district to participate in specialized academic programs, such as magnet programs. Admission is determined by seat availability and lotteries at high-demand schools.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

20 min drive

Bus

Hosea Williams Dr & Whitefoord Ave

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Whitefoord Ave & Finley St

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Memorial Dr SE & Haas Ave SE

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Memorial Dr SE & 1422

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Marion Pl NE & Caroline St NE

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La France St NE & Marion Pl NE

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Moreland Ave SE & Wylie St SE

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
5.0 Current Resident
7/25/2023 Niche Review
I love it here! It is extremly walkable. There are tons of resturants and stores to walk to. The nightlife is great and we're just a few miles from East Atlanta Village. Definitely the city feel without all the noise. And you can get to the highway in 3 minutes.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Edgewood US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,610
Number of Homes for Sale
51
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
3.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,555
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,598
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,076
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
865
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
515
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
24
Median Rent
$2,900
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,775
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,625
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,900
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,000
Median Condo Rent
$2,250
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,398

Demographics

Total Population
5,299
Median Age
36
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$94,881
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$123,073

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
58.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.8%
% Population in Labor Force
81.6%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

60 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Edgewood
Stephanie Nelson
Smart Choice Realty, LLC
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