The first modern building in what is now the Mays subdivision was Benjamin Mays High School. Named for the Civil Rights leader and built in 1950, the school stood alone until 2019, when builder Rocklyn Homes developed The Cascades, a 400-home gated community centered around two green spaces. Besides beautifully designed townhomes, local creeks and outdoor amenities, residents are well-connected and maintain a neighborhood watch together. “It’s a nice community,” says Nkosi Leary, a local resident and Berkshire Hathaway Realtor. “Everybody looks out for each other. It’s good to have neighbors who will do that for you.”
Going for a walk with ones you love in Cascade Springs Nature Preserve.
The Cascades is a charming community just south west of downtown Atlanta.
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Townhomes and apartments around The Cascades
The Cascades has two-to-three-story townhomes with oak treads on the stairs and hardwoods on the first floor. Most townhomes in the community cost between $200,000 and $300,000, although homes upwards of $350,000 can include additional amenities such as a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a media room and a master bath with a garden tub. “The houses are relatively inexpensive,” Leary says. “You’d have to be real particular if you wouldn’t choose a home over here.” There are also two apartment complexes north and south of the community, with apartments costing between $1,200 and $1,300 monthly in Crystal Heights and $1,400 to $2,000 monthly at The Villages of Cascade.
A row of beautiful townhomes in the Cascades neighborhood in Mays Georgia.
A row of townhouse in the Mays neighborhood.
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From Miles Elementary to Mays High School
Mays is zoned for Miles Elementary School, which earned a C on Niche and is 3 miles away. Young Middle is an International Baccalaureate candidate school and also earned a C on Niche. Mays High School has a state championship-winning football team and earned a C on Niche as well.
Benjamin E. Mays High School Is Serving Grades 9-12
Young Middle School is a public middle school located in Southwest Atlanta.
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The Five Points of transportation
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has multiple bus stops along Fairburn Road that runs bus services to the Hamilton E. Holmes Station 3 miles northeast. The blue rail line connects passengers to the Five Points Station, where the red and gold lines transports travelers 8 miles south to the 24-hour Concentra Urgent Care, as well as the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
MARTA bus stop in the Maysneighborhood.
The vibrant Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is just a quick and convenient drive from Ben Hill Terrace, making it easy to jet off on your next adventure.
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The Cascades offers a clubhouse, community pool and more
The Cascades has its own clubhouse and community pool, as well as a couple of basketball and tennis courts on the southeastern side of the development. Less than half a mile west from the entrance is the playground at Doctor’s Memorial Park, which was built in 2017 in memory of the historic Southwest Hospital that closed in 2009. There are additional sports facilities at the local high school, including a baseball diamond, tennis courts and a football field with a track.
The Cascades cummunity pool getting ready for the warm weather coming.
The Cascades clubhouse in the middle of the community.
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Brunch and fine dining at Cascade Road
Residents must venture to either the Cascade Corners or the Cascade Crossing shopping center 2 miles south for their shopping and dining needs. There are several Chinese restaurants between the two shopping districts, as well as plenty of grocery stores between Walmart, Kroger and Publix. Fine dining establishments include the Blaze steakhouse and Baltimore Crab & Seafood, and there’s a local brunch spot in Gocha’s Breakfast Bar that serves breakfast pizza and plays live music on the weekends. “You will swag and surf while eating your scrambled eggs,” Leary jokes.
Grabing a bit to eat at the Baltimore Crab & Seadfood restaurant in the Mays neighborhood.
Blaze is a local favorite in the Mays neighborhood.
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Environmental factors
The CAP Index crime score is 7 out of 10, which is higher than the national average of 4. Leary says cameras are on all of the homes to monitor porch pirate activity, and new lighting is being installed so the streets are better lit at night. Flooding is common around North Utoy Creek, and nearby Interstate 285 can be noisy.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,644
Median Age
37
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,606
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,291
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
56.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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