Orchard Knob
Neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia
Fulton County 30354
A range of housing options at a range of price points
Most houses on the southern end range between traditional and ranch-style, and most list between $150,000 and $300,000. More Craftsman homes are available around Village Creek Drive in the west at a slightly higher price point between $175,000 and $350,000. New townhomes and contemporary houses will be most expensive around the north, costing as much as $625,000, and open land is available for development starting at $100,000 an acre. “Most of the place was wooded in our area,” Muwwakkil says. “Now we have houses costing $500,000 across the north throughout that corridor. You go down another quarter mile, they’ve got another subdivision with houses costing $400,000 and up.”MARTA offers public transportation to Atlanta-area destinations
Public transportation is provided by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, which has three routes running through the neighborhood. Between the Jonesboro Road, Cleveland Avenue and Empire Boulevard Routes, Orchard Knob residents are less than 7 miles away from the area’s busiest rail routes, including Lakewood/Fort McPherson, East Point and Five Points Station. These interconnected railways make it simple to travel 10 miles south to the 24-hour Concentra Urgent Care, as well as the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.Elementary school options and after-school enrichment
Orchard Knob has two elementary school options. The closest is Joseph Humphries Elementary School, which was recently renovated in 2021 and earned a C rating on Niche. The other is Heritage Academy, which is 2 miles south and also rated a C. Crawford Long Middle School also earned a C and offers several after-school enrichment programs, while South Atlanta High School serves over 900 students and was rated a C-minus.Weather
There is some slight risk of flooding along the northwestern end thanks to the creeks system that comes from the South River.Nearby parks include Atlanta's largest, Southside Park
Less than 2 miles down Jonesboro Road is Southside Park, which is one of the largest parks in Atlanta with over 211 acres. The Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve is about the same distance away and features over 216 acres of oak-hickory forestry. Orchard Knob is also less than a mile from Empire Park, which has its own basketball and tennis courts, and is a mile and a half away from the Brown’s Mill Golf course and its 18 holes along the South River. It’s also easy to get around the neighborhood, with bike lanes running alongside Humphries Drive.Crime
Orchard Knob has an overall CAP Index crime score of 6 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. According to the CAP Index, the neighborhood is at a high risk for violent crime and a moderate risk for property crime.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Silvia Espaillat
Silvia Espaillat
Coldwell Banker Realty
(678) 216-3984
52 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Knob
$329,400 Price
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LaTrina Clark
LaTrina Clark
The American Realty
(855) 651-4380
29 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Knob
$180,000 Price
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Meka Wilson
Meka Wilson
Keller Wms Re Atl Midtown
(754) 666-8607
87 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Knob
$260,000 Price
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Tiffany Biggins
Tiffany Biggins
Rockhaven Realty
(706) 605-3409
147 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Knob
$439,990 Price
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Roxanne Sellers
Roxanne Sellers
Compass
(470) 822-9881
85 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Knob
$205,000 Price
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Tess Tolbert
Tess Tolbert
Responds QuicklyOrchard Brokerage, LLC
(334) 686-0648
81 Total Sales
1 in Orchard Knob
$230,000 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Orchard Knob | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Orchard Knob Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Orchard Knob, Atlanta sell after 192 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Orchard Knob, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $343,500, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$328,500
Median Sale Price
$343,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$199,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$343,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
35%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
268
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
4.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,277
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,759
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$95,000
- Land
- 1.44 Acre Lot
- 0 Springside Dr SE
- Unit 7581769
Prime Opportunity in Atlanta - 1.44 Acres of Buildable Land! Discover a rare find with this expansive 1.4443-acre unimproved residential lot located on Springside Drive in Atlanta (30354). Nestled in Fulton County, this versatile parcel offers development potential for up to two single-family homes - an ideal investment for builders, developers, or savvy homeowners seeking space and
Zena GrayMaximum One Realtor Partners(404) 737-7601 -
$95,000
- Land
- 1.44 Acre Lot
- 0 Springside Dr SE
- Unit 10524853
Prime Opportunity in Atlanta - 1.44 Acres of Buildable Land! Discover a rare find with this expansive 1.4443-acre unimproved residential lot located on Springside Drive in Atlanta (30354). Nestled in Fulton County, this versatile parcel offers development potential for up to two single-family homes - an ideal investment for builders, developers, or savvy homeowners seeking space and
Zena GrayMaximum One Realtor Partners(470) 648-6174 -
$174,900
- Land
- 1.41 Acre Lot
- 2953 Orchard Ln SE
- New 13 days ago
If you've been looking for ready to build land with privacy, good location, and functionality, look no further than 2953 Orchard Lane SE. This is a private lot that currently has no immediate neighbors, and best of all, most of the heavy lifting has been done for you...we're talking 1.41 acres of completely cleared (graveled), LEVEL, fenced-in and secured land, just ready and waiting for those
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Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
654
Median Age
35
Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,625
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,203
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.8%
College Graduates
18.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.9%
% Population in Labor Force
48.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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