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Gresham Park

Gresham Park

3.4
$301,595 Average Value
$187 Average Price per Sq Ft
63 Homes For Sale

Why buyers are flocking to Gresham Park

Gresham Park is an established suburb east of Atlanta, known for its modest homes and convenient location. Its housing values are generally below the average values of the greater Atlanta Metro Area. Locals enjoy quick access to major interstates, well-maintained DeKalb County parks and trendy communities like East Atlanta.

Gresham Park is a small tight community located in Dekalb County.
Gresham Park is a small tight community located in Dekalb County.
Retail stores are available throughout the Gresham Park neighborhood.
Retail stores are available throughout the Gresham Park neighborhood.
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What housing prices to expect in Gresham Park

The homes in Gresham Park are diverse. “They have a really good mix of architectural styles,” says Realtor Juli St George of Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta. She’s sold homes across the city for over a decade. “They have brick ranch-styles and new builds, and they still have affordability there.” Many of the neighborhood’s houses have been around for a while. Most ranch-style homes were built in the 1950s and ‘60s, and St. George says many have been renovated over the years. Some houses may still need a few repairs. Prices range from the low-$100,000s for an established ranch-style in need of some repairs, to the low-$600,000s, often for some of the neighborhood’s new builds. “It’s great for people looking to pick up investment properties and first-time homebuyers,” St. George says.

A street view of two-story homes in Gresham Park neighborhood.
A street view of two-story homes in Gresham Park neighborhood.
Gresham Park has modern craftsman style homes your family will love to call home.
Gresham Park has modern craftsman style homes your family will love to call home.
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Where locals head to grab a drink or bite to eat

A couple of small shopping centers surround Gresham Park. They have grocery stores, locally owned restaurants and gas stations. Walmart is just north, and Food Town Market is in Bouldercrest Plaza just south of the neighborhood. There are a couple of restaurants folks enjoy, like RC’s Kitchen and GQ’s Bar-B-Que, but St. George locals often head to East Atlanta for dinner or a drink. Popular East Atlanta spots include:

  • Flatiron, a small bar and restaurant with burgers, wings and beer
  • Argosy, which offers wood-fired pizza and signature cocktails
  • The Midway Pub, a popular late-night spot with plenty of outdoor seating
  • Octopus Bar, a trendy spot with an evolving menu

Stop by Springreens at Community Cafe just north of Gresham Park for soul food.
Stop by Springreens at Community Cafe just north of Gresham Park for soul food.
Gresham Park's Huskey's Restaurant & Grill has an amazing Spicy Avocado BLT with crispy fries.
Gresham Park's Huskey's Restaurant & Grill has an amazing Spicy Avocado BLT with crispy fries.
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Where folks go to enjoy a day outdoors

Gresham Park is a relatively green area with plenty of space for you to enjoy the outdoors. “There are little micro parks sprinkled throughout the neighborhood that people can go to,” St. George says. The Gresham Park Recreation Center brings residents together for casual recreation and community events. It has a gym and meeting room inside, and a basketball court, pool, multi-use fields and a nature trail outside. You can also access the South River Trail from the recreation center, which is popular with cyclists. Many residents also head to Glen Emerald Park off Bouldercrest Road. The woodsy park has tennis courts, a playground and a rock garden.

Stop by Gresham Park's Hawks theme basketball court for a pick up game.
Stop by Gresham Park's Hawks theme basketball court for a pick up game.
Gresham Park's Glen Emerald Park Lake features a small dam along the walking trail.
Gresham Park's Glen Emerald Park Lake features a small dam along the walking trail.
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Local schools and transfer options

Gresham Park is zoned for the DeKalb County School District. The district offers school choice, expanding educational options to include its Montessori, International Baccalaureate and dual-language immersion schools and programs. Students can apply to up to five schools, and selections are made through a lottery. Applications typically open in October for the following school year. Many students attend Ronald E. McNair High School, the home boundary school for Gresham Park.

Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology has a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology has a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
Ronald McNair Middle School Front Entrance
Ronald McNair Middle School Front Entrance
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How residents get around the area

Folks typically depend on their cars to get around, but MARTA buses stop frequently along Bouldercrest Road and Gresham Road. The neighborhood is close to busy Atlanta communities, like Grant Park and East Atlanta, and is about 9 miles from Downtown Atlanta. Interstate 20 runs along the community’s northern border toward downtown. Interstate 285 is accessible just south of the community. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 10 miles away.

Highway I-20 allows for a convenient way to get on the highway in Gresham Park.
Highway I-20 allows for a convenient way to get on the highway in Gresham Park.
Gresham Park's MARTA stops are positioned in high traffic areas for those commuting.
Gresham Park's MARTA stops are positioned in high traffic areas for those commuting.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

23 min drive

Bus

Rollingwood Ln SE & 2787

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Bouldercrest Rd & 2151

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Brannen Rd SE & Flagstone Dr SE

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Brannen Rd SE & 2154

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Brannen Rd SE & Boulder Rd SE

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Vicki Ln SE & 1897

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Gresham Rd & Wee Kirk Rd

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 10 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
11/17/2014 Niche Review
There seem to be safety with walking at night and no break in
3.0 Niche User
6/12/2016 Niche Review
Overall my experience living here in Decatur Ga has been very challenging from neighbor robberies, car theft. I'm excited that im going to college where i can obtain an education and better myself as well as my family.
5.0 Former Resident
5/31/2020 Niche Review
Great place to take the kids and to jog. I feel fairly safe and love the surrounding area. Very diverse. I would move back.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Gresham Park US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,682
Number of Homes for Sale
63
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,558
Below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,564
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
774
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Mar 15
    2 - 4pm

    1943 Vicki Ln SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

    $288,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,960 Sq Ft
    • 1943 Vicki Ln SE

    This property is Eligible for Special 100% LTV Financing with NO PMI and Below Market Rates!!! Fully renovated 4 bdrm/2 bath brick home on an ample lot with a very large, level fenced back yard. It even has an old well in the yard. So cool! Inside is beautifully updated with fresh paint throughout, gleaming refinished hardwood floors and an easy living floor plan. Bright and open eat-in kitchen

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    Jon Huff
    Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
    (470) 828-2309
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  • Sunday, Mar 15
    2 - 4pm

    2886 Horse Shoe Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

    $275,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,273 Sq Ft
    • 2886 Horse Shoe Dr SE

    If you've been searching for a home that keeps you close to parks, local shops, and award-winning restaurants, and vibrant nightlife — without giving up space or breathing room — 2886 Horseshoe Drive has everything you need. Just minutes from everything eclectic & fun East Atlanta Village offers, including the EAV Farmer’s Market on Thursdays and the Atlanta Beltline and greenways nearby. Enjoy

    Gracie Kugler Compass

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  • Sunday, Mar 15
    1 - 4pm

    1905 Rollingwood Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

    $349,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,620 Sq Ft
    • 1905 Rollingwood Dr SE

    Private cul-de-sac home, yet only minutes from schools, night life, shopping and dining. 3 bed 3 full bath. Home is completely remodeled. Renovated kitchen features granite countertops, all new appliances, spacious cabinets with a natural flow into the dining and family room areas. Property also is equipped with new roof and new water heater, so new owner will have many stress-free years! This

    Caitlin Markli Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
7,659
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$67,999
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$88,912

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.5%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
34.6%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
On par with the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

30 / 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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