Built on the site of the Ponce de Leon Spring 2 miles east of downtown Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward is a neighborhood whose new lease on life serves as a good metaphor for de Leon’s search for the mythical Fountain of Youth. “I’ve never seen a neighborhood turn around as fast as Old Fourth Ward has,” says Atlanta Realtor Dawn Landau of Keller Williams. Landau adds it is a “prestigious old Atlanta neighborhood” today, though it wasn’t that way even a few decades ago. “Old Fourth Ward has seen the lowest of lows and the highest of highs,” she says. Local Realtor Bru Krebs of Berkshire Hathaway agrees: “I bought my home in Old Fourth Ward in 2005. People thought I was crazy. I was scared to go out my front door after 9:00 at night.” But then came the Ponce City Market, and the neighborhood’s rebirth began. “Today, I feel completely safe walking around the area,” says Krebs. “It’s very urban, very hip. Everything you need is within walking distance.”
Dining around Sweet Auburn couldn't be sweeter with walkable access along the Beltline.
The Victorian is a beloved plant store that features a bar on the 2nd floor that opened in O4W.
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Ponce City Market and beyond
In 2011, the development of the Ponce City Market – the former site of a Sears, Roebuck headquarters – injected a new energy into the area, which had been decimated by the 2008 financial crisis. The centerpiece of the neighborhood, Ponce City Market is home to retailers ranging from local candy stores to national chains, making it one of the premier shopping destinations in Atlanta. One of the many popular stores here is Citizen Supply, an artisan collective featuring local merchants who sell their wares in person to shoppers. The Roof at Ponce City Market is an another attraction, featuring a vintage-themed arcade, miniature golf course, restaurant and cocktail bar, all with a spectacular view of the city skyline. When it comes to dining out, Old Fourth Ward residents can choose from several restaurants within the market, including classic Tex Mex cooked over a charcoal grill at Minero. Favorite breakfast stops include Bomb Biscuit, which earned a Bib Gourmand rank from Michelin, and Donnie’s Donuts, named the 12th best donut in the United States by Yelp in 2022. For lunch and dinner, they can opt for any of the multiple offerings in the neighborhood, including Italian fare at a mano (Landau’s personal favorite) or Asian fusion at Ruby Chow (Krebs’s go-to in the area).
Ponce City Market by O4W is a popular multi-use space with living, shopping, & dining options.
Citizens Supply features space for local brands to showcase there products.
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Out and about in Old Fourth Ward
It's impossible to talk about Old Fourth Ward and not mention the Atlanta Beltline, a paved path that covers 22 miles and encircles the core of the city. Atlanta residents use the word "connectivity" to describe the power of the Beltline, as the trail joins neighborhoods and provides residents with easy access to multiple restaurants, parks and other open green spaces. “Old Fourth Ward’s development was central to the Beltline’s connectivity,” says Landau. Residents of the neighborhood can access the Beltline at Ponce City Market and hop on a bike, electric scooter or just walk. For those seeking an enclosed park, both Central Park and Historic Fourth Ward Park are in the neighborhood. Central Park offers tennis and basketball courts, a playground and plenty of open space; Historic Fourth Ward Park has a playground, splash pad, hiking trails and a skateboarding park, and it also offers Beltline access.
Large crowds form at the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival.
Poncey-Highlands visitors can enjoy the many hidden gem restaurants, such as Ruby Chows.
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A rapidly growing housing market
In addition to bringing in new retail, dining and recreation, Ponce City Market served as a tangible representation of what the neighborhood could become, and Atlanta residents began to take note. Homes that cost less in than $10,000 in the 1990s were getting snatched up by buyers who recognized the early signs of the transformation, and today those same houses can sell for more than $500,000, according to Krebs. With options including townhouses, condominiums and detached single-family homes, the median price of real estate in the neighborhood today is $400,000, and buyers should expect to pay an average of $370 per square foot. A one-bedroom/one-bathroom studio condo can sell for $150,000, and prices can go up to $2 million for a three-bedroom/four-bathroom contemporary detached single-family home.
Lush green lawns are scattered throughout Old Fourth Ward.
Old Fourth Ward has all kinds of different home styles.
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School days
Old Fourth Ward is districted to Atlanta Public Schools, which earns an overall rating of B from Niche. Students in the neighborhood can attend Hope-Hill Elementary, Howard Middle and Midtown High School. Hope-Hill earns a C from Niche, Howard earns an A-minus and Midtown High earns an A. The newly renovated Howard Middle School “looks more like a small college campus than a middle school,” according to Landau. Students at Midtown High School can participate in 60 different school-sponsored clubs and 33 different varsity-level sports. Alternatively, parents can take advantage of some of the best private schools in the country, including The Westminster School, which earns an A-plus from Niche.
Students in the neighborhood David T. Howard Middle School in Atlanta.
Midtown High School receives an A+ grade on Niche.
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Illustrious residents
Old Fourth Ward has been the home to many Atlanta luminaries, including Martin Luther King, Jr., whose legacy is celebrated in the adjacent Sweet Auburn neighborhood at the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site. Today, the neighborhood is what Landau describes as “a true melting pot with a younger vibe,” a neighborhood where history converges with modernity in a story of regeneration and progress.
Inman Park residents can enjoy direct access to the popular Beltline, an expansive path.
Pittsburgh Yards offers weekly community growers markets, fitness events, and more.
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Parks in this Area
Eastside BeltLine Trail
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Historic Fourth Ward Park
Lake
Picnic Area
Pool
Freedom Barkway
Dog Park
Piedmont Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Parkway-Angier Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Renaissance Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Central Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark
Skateboard
Multi-Purpose Field
Morgan-Boulevard Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
17 min drive
Bus
Glen Iris Dr & Winton Ter
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Ralph Mcgill Blvd & 760
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Ralph Mcgill Blvd NE & 680
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Boulevard NE & Ponce De Leon Ave
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Boulevard NE & Rankin St NE
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Boulevard NE & Highland Ave NE
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Ralph Mcgill Blvd NE & Piedmont Ave NE
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.89 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
4/7/2017Niche Review
I love being able to bike and walk everywhere. I love the beltline, the bike paths, and all the public art. Some of the roads need to be fixed up and there is quite a bit of construction going on in this area. Its developing rapidly.
4.0Current Resident
11/26/2020Niche Review
O4W is close to downtown and midtown. Fairly safe to walk around at night. Restaurants and bars are just a short walk or ride away. Perfect for college students or young professionals. Although the area is still going through gentrification, which is sad to see happen for the older residents being pushed out.
3.0Niche User
2/9/2016Niche Review
My dorm isn't the best, but most are. GT takes efforts to make sure that people have a semi-decent experience with housing.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Old Fourth Ward
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $565,793, down 1% from the average 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
14,770
Median Age
34
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,237
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$119,362
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
74.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
90/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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