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Riverside

Riverside

Neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia

Fulton County 30318

$480,397 Average Value
$277 Average Price per Sq Ft
24 Homes For Sale

The Riverside community of Atlanta

When the first 26 lots were sold in the Riverside neighborhood in 1892, the report in the local paper says it all: “Atlanta is going to be a city by the river someday.” That original vision came true 13 decades later with over 2,000 residents living large alongside the Chattahoochee River. With various housing options, local parks and a simple commute to some of the top-rated schools in the area, Riverside was rated the best neighborhood to buy a house in Atlanta and earned an A-plus on Niche. “For the longest time, our area really was more industrial. Now, it’s becoming more of a place that people call home,” neighborhood association president Lindsey Walker Hillis says. “I think we’ve done a good job making it an active neighborhood where you want to raise a family.”

A variety of architectural styles and amenities

The neighborhood features a variety of architectural styles ranging from traditional and ranch-style homes to newer contemporary and craftsman homes. Two-to-four-bedroom homes with quarter-acre lots range in the $200,000 to $400,000 price range, while 2,000-square-foot homes with decks, high ceilings and double-vanity closets sell between $400,000 and $600,000. Homes with four to five bedrooms and open-concept living areas are between $600,000 and $750,000, and new construction on the east end ranges between $800,000 and $950,000. “A few years ago, it was a really affordable neighborhood,” Hillis says. “It’s gone up drastically in price in the past few years.”

Riverside parks and playgrounds

Riverside families have two parks they can take their children to around the neighborhood. Spink-Collins Park sits on the east end and features a shaded playground and public workout stations, while the 22-acre Whittier Mill Park is located along the train tracks to the west and highlights a bocce court and biking trails. A new park is also being built on the north side by Paul Avenue. “Some people call it ‘The Riverside Park,” Hillis says. “We’re working on a pavilion right now and will have a playground shortly.”

Public and charter education in Westside Atlanta

Bolton Academy is less than 2 miles east of the neighborhood and has a B-plus on Niche with a Gifted and Learning Program and a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Sutton Middle has an International Baccalaureate program and earned a B-plus. North Atlanta High School is rated amongst the top 10 best schools for the arts in Georgia and earned an A rating. Westside Atlanta Charter School recently celebrated 10 years in the community and earned a B rating on Niche.

Public transportation through Hollywood Road

There are multiple bus stops along Bolton Road as part of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s Hollywood Road route. Depending on whether passengers stop 6 miles south at West Lake Station or 9 miles south at the West End Station, they’ll have access to the blue and red rail lines that run throughout downtown Atlanta. The 24-hour Piedmont emergency center is 7 miles east, while the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 18 miles south.

Riverside runs and cocktail parties

The neighborhood association keeps residents busy through many community events held throughout the year. The progressive cocktail party takes place in the spring and offers fresh beverages such as strawberry margaritas and champagne cocktails, while Riverside Runs is a pet-friendly 5K that hosts a live block party with food and games immediately after the race. In the summer, the neighborhood is organizing its first-ever bar crawl that takes residents through some of Westside Atlanta’s most popular beers.

Country-style cooking and local grocery stores

Residents have the benefit of a few local restaurants within the neighborhood. Public House 28 is the local pub and eatery that serves brunch and southwestern delights such as burgers and hickory chicken sandwiches, while Country Style is a local Jamaican restaurant that serves jerk ribs, sweet chili chicken and curry goat. Bellwood Coffee started as a pop-up cart in 2019 and has since expanded into a full-fledged coffee and cocktail bar. The community also has plenty of local grocery options within the neighborhood, including Family Corner Market, Busy Bee Grocery and Frazie’s Meat & Market.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Frank Golley

    Frank Golley

    Golley Realty Group

    (844) 916-2125

    68 Total Sales

    1 in Riverside

    $412,000 Price

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  • The Joe Carbone Team

    The Joe Carbone Team

    Compass

    (470) 491-1017

    475 Total Sales

    1 in Riverside

    $372,000 Price

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  • Sonya Conn

    Sonya Conn

    Chapman Hall Realtors Atlanta North

    (229) 800-7249

    103 Total Sales

    26 in Riverside

    $275K - $600K Price Range

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  • Kristina Solano

    Kristina Solano

    Chapman Hall Realtors Atlanta North

    (833) 981-2246

    4 Total Sales

    1 in Riverside

    $449,990 Price

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  • Linda Khano

    Linda Khano

    Responds Quickly

    Chapman Hall Realtors Atlanta North

    (855) 461-0187

    55 Total Sales

    4 in Riverside

    $450K - $460K Price Range

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  • JB

    James Barnes

    Responds Quickly

    Keller WIlliams Atlanta Classic

    (833) 434-0683

    8 Total Sales

    1 in Riverside

    $350,000 Price

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

30 min drive

Bus

Peyton Rd & James Jackson Pkwy

Bus

James Jackson Pkwy & Bolton Rd

Bus

Hollywood Rd NW & Main St NW

Bus

Hollywood Rd & Burtz St

Bus

Hollywood Rd NW & 2081

Bus

Bolton Rd & Parrott Ave

Bus

Bolton Rd NW & Hollywood Rd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Riverside US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Riverside Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Riverside, Atlanta sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverside, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $475,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$499,000
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$465,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$499,850
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$395,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
82
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$277

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
789
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
2000
Months of Supply
3.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,716
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,830
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
954
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
716
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 22
    2 - 4pm

    2573 Paul Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

    $765,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,772 Sq Ft
    • 2573 Paul Ave NW
    • New 19 days ago

    Welcome to your dream home in one of Atlanta’s most coveted communities-Riverside, where charm meets convenience. Nestled in the sought-after Bolton Academy and North Atlanta High School district, this thoughtfully upgraded home offers over $100K in enhancements and a lifestyle defined by comfort, style, and location.Step inside to an inviting formal dining room, where detailed wainscoting and

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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
2,293
Median Age
36
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$164,706
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$177,864

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
76.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21%
% Population in Labor Force
85.2%
Above the national average
65.1%

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®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

36 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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