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Midwest Cascade

Midwest Cascade

Neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia

Fulton County 30331

$506,629 Average Value
$181 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

West Cascade is a west Atlanta neighborhood on the rise

West Cascade is an Atlanta neighborhood on the rise. For most of its history, this community of around 1,600 was just 600 acres of unincorporated land in Fulton County. But after residents rallied for annexation in 2006, West Cascade became an officially recognized neighborhood with a new park, ponds and street marker. “We are a hidden gem,” says David Getachew-Smith, a local resident and chairperson of the neighborhood planning unit. "It's a thriving community for raising kids."

A variety of architectural styles in West Cascade houses

Residential properties are divided into three cul-de-sac clusters along Danforth Road, which serves as the main entry route into the neighborhood. Most brick and stucco houses are nearly 3,000 square feet with large lots and two-to-three stories. Colonial and contemporary houses range between $250,000 and $500,000, while most traditional houses range between $350,000 and $900,000. A few modern mansions on the northern edge are valued between $2 million and $2.5 million.

West Cascade Park opened in 2024

While West Cascade’s neighborhood planning unit used to be the only one in the city without a park, that changed in 2024 when the 12-acre West Cascade Park held its grand opening, introducing the community to its first playground and walking trail. “It’s a very low-key park for people who like to take walks and enjoy nature,” Getachew-Smith says. “It’s not the type of park where you’re going to have big events and public sports." Nearby Melvin Drive Park has a ballfield, tennis courts, a playground and a dog park. Also close is the Southwest Arts Center on New Hope Road. Run by the City of South Fulton, the Center hosts stage performances and art classes.

Private and charter school options

West Cascade’s school pipeline starts at Fickett Elementary, which is 4 miles south and earned a C on Niche. Bunche Middle has a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 and was also rated a C, while Therrell High is an International Baccalaureate World School and also earned a C on Niche. However, Getachew-Smith says most students in the area don’t go to the public schools, with families instead opting to send their child on the bus to Charles Drew Charter School, which is 15 miles away in East Atlanta and earned an A-minus on Niche. “Most either go to private and charter schools, or they’ll go to one of the Magnet schools in the Atlanta schools system,” he says.

Public transportation through the West End Station

Bus stops are located along Cascade Road to the north, with the Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit Authority transporting residents 10 miles east to the West End Station. The red and gold rail lines connect to the 24-hour Concentra Urgent Care and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is 9 miles south.

Environmental factors

West Cascade experiences low noise since Cascade Road sees little traffic. Flooding can occur around the creeks in West Cascade Park.

Dining between Camp Creek Station and Cascade Crossing

Residents have two options for local shopping centers. Camp Creek Station is 4 miles west and has chains including Waffle House, Taco Bell and Zaxby’s. It also has a barbershop, a car wash and a local post office. Cascade Crossing is 2 miles east and has fine dining options such as the Blaze steakhouse and Baltimore Crab & Seafood. Gocha’s Breakfast Bar is a local brunch spot that serves breakfast pizza and plays live music on the weekends. There are also two grocery store options in Publix and Walmart.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Lily Stevens

    Lily Stevens

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    (844) 392-0935

    36 Total Sales

    1 in Midwest Cascade

    $900,000 Price

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  • Alvin Slate

    Alvin Slate

    eXp Realty

    (833) 310-0680

    23 Total Sales

    1 in Midwest Cascade

    $935,000 Price

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    Adams Homes Realty Inc.

    20 Total Sales

    1 in Midwest Cascade

    $345,000 Price

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    Indigo Road Realty, LLC

    (877) 607-6652

    49 Total Sales

    1 in Midwest Cascade

    $440,000 Price

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    BHGRE Metro Brokers

    (404) 496-5953

    44 Total Sales

    1 in Midwest Cascade

    $324,000 Price

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    The Atkins Realty Group

    (888) 612-0590

    74 Total Sales

    1 in Midwest Cascade

    $549,900 Price

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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

25 min drive

Bus

Cascade Rd SW & Cascade Knolls Dr SW

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Midwest Cascade Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Midwest Cascade, Atlanta sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Midwest Cascade, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $640,000, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$849,000
Median Sale Price
$640,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$830,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$181

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
690
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,979
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,690
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,166

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,627
Median Age
48
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$72,327
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,886

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
55.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%

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®

11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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