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An Atlanta neighborhood built by the railroad
After the Civil War, train mechanics settled near the rail yards on the south side of Atlanta, giving birth to the Mechanicsville neighborhood. While early residents moved in just to find work, Mechanicsville became a home for generations of Atlantans, says Nakita Head, an Atlanta native and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. “There are people who live in that neighborhood whose great-grandparents lived there. There are people who played little league baseball at the park, and now they’re coaching there.” Despite its long history, Mechanicsville’s trajectory hasn’t been straightforward. Like the railroad tracks that slice through Atlanta, there have been bends and turns in the forms of traffic re-routes away from the neighborhood, business closures and depopulation. However, the allure of the nearby Summerhill neighborhood draws a new generation of residents to Mechanicsville, Head adds. “The people moving there are people who enjoy walkability. They can walk to Publix and all the cute boutique shops and restaurants in Summerhill.”
After the Civil War, train mechanics settled near the rail yards on the south side of Atlanta.
Mechanicsville is just a short drive, or MARTA train away from the vibes of Downtown Atlanta.
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Sweets and sandwiches on the menu at Hero
The Summerhill neighborhood next door is better known for shops and eateries. Locals can stop in for banana pudding doughnuts in the morning and fried chicken sandwiches on their lunch breaks. A walk down Summerhill’s Georgia Avenue reveals an assortment of restaurants and boutiques, as well as Halfway Crooks Beer. In Mechanicsville, Family Dollar provides a spot for residents to pick up pantry staples. For meats, produce and other groceries, residents can head less than a mile to the Publix in Summerhill. The nearest hospital is Grady Memorial Hospital, 2 miles away in downtown Atlanta.
The Super Crunch chicken sandwich and Banana Pudding doughnut are popular at Hero in Summerhill.
Grab breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack at Hero Doughnuts and Buns in Summerhill.
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Mechanicsville housing market mixes the old and the new
The neighborhood contains many historical cottages and traditional homes. Older homes usually retain original features such as hardwood floors and fireplace mantles. Modernist townhouses are being constructed as well, offering perks such as rooftop decks with views of downtown Atlanta. One-bedroom condo prices begin in the mid-$100,000s, with single-family houses starting in the mid-$300,000s. “Those prices are turnkey, you don’t have to do any renovations,” Head says. “It’s affordable for the city.” Newly built townhouses fetch as much as $600,000.
This 100-year-old cottage in the Mechanicsville neighborhood underwent recent renovations.
New townhouses are popping up in Mechanicsville.
Older bungalow homes are found in the Mechanicsville neighborhood.
You can find modern townhomes in the Mechanicsville neighborhood.
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Car technology and culinary arts at Atlanta College and Career Academy
Part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, Mechanicsville contains one school: Dunbar Elementary School, which gets a grade of C from Niche. Older kids can head a mile east of the neighborhood to C-plus-rated Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School. Two miles east of the middle school, teens take classes at Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School. Students at the B-rated high school can join the Atlanta College and Career Academy, pursuing career pathways in culinary arts, automotive technology and more.
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School stands in the Mechanicsville neighborhood.
Maynard Jackson High School has a capacity for 1500 students.
King Middle School is located in the Grant Park Neighborhood, teaching grades 6th through 8th.
Atlanta College and Career Academy is a good starter spot for people looking to get into trades.
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The Atlanta Fair: A 50-year-old tradition
In the spring and fall, the Atlanta Fair sets up in the neighborhood. “I’ve been going there since I was a kid,” Head recalls. “It’s a tradition there. There are rides, cotton candy, funnel cakes. It’s a big deal for city people.” The fair has been around for more than 50 years, drawing folks to its twirling attractions, deep-fried confections and midway games.
A 50 year tradition, the Atlanta Fair pops up twice a year in Mechanicsville.
Take the kids and family to the Atlanta Fair in Mechanicsville in fall and spring.
Colorful and dizzy rides await at the Atlanta Fair, every spring and fall in Mechanicsville.
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Take a dip at Rosa L. Burney Park
The neighborhood’s Rosa L. Burney Park occupies several city blocks, with tennis courts, a playground and a swimming pool spread among its green fields and paved pathways. The park area also is a hubs for community events, classes and gatherings, as it’s home to the Dunbar Neighborhood Center and the Dunbar Teen Center. Mechanicsville sits in the shadow of Center Parc Credit Union Stadium. Once the home of the Atlanta Braves, it’s now where Atlantans catch Georgia State University football games.
Rosa L. Burney Park has a modern playground for the kids in the Mechanicsville neighborhood.
Rosa L. Burney Park hosts one of Atlanta's public swimming pools.
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Bordering Interstates 85 and 20
Because Mechanicsville is bordered by Interstate 85 and Interstate 20, it’s simple to reach downtown or any part of the city. In fact, Head says Mechanicsville’s location is one of its advantages, adding that within 10 minutes, a resident can drive to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Lenox Square mall and Zoo Atlanta, Head says. Half a mile west of the neighborhood, the MARTA commuter rail stops at the West End station, taking passengers to destinations such as the airport and downtown.
Just south west of the I-85/I-75 and I-20 connector, Mechanicsville is ideally located.
Mechanicsville is bordered by Interstate 85 and Interstate 20, it’s simple to reach downtown.
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Parks in this Area
Phoenix II Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Adair Park II
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
D.H. Stanton Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Rawson-Washington Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Pittman Park
Picnic Area
Pool
Playground
Four Corners Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Rosa L. Burney Park
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
14 min drive
Bus
Windsor St SW & Eugenia St SW
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Mcdaniel St SW & 565
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Ralph D Abernathy Blvd & Cooper St
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Pryor St SW & Alice St SW
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Ralph D Abernath Blvd & Central Ave
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Ralph David Abernath Blvd & Windsor S
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Central Ave SW & Ralph David Abernath
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.03 Reviews
2.0Current Resident
10/29/2020Niche Review
I have experience much violence. Gun violence is one of them. The arguments that leads to a shoot out is very upsetting. But the neighborhood is getting better with gentrification.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mechanicsville
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
10
4
Robbery
10
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mechanicsville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mechanicsville, Atlanta sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mechanicsville, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $769,800, up 303% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,963
Median Age
34
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,870
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,906
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.8%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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