Plenty of outdoor recreation 5 miles from Downtown Atlanta
Those hoping to maintain access to the vibrant city of Atlanta without sacrificing access to green space and outdoor recreation look toward Southeast Atlanta. As its name implies, the neighborhood is situated about 5 miles southeast of Downtown Atlanta, which keeps home prices lower than intown neighborhoods. There are a number of nature preserves and parks with traditional amenities scattered throughout the area, and public transportation and interstate access afford convenient access to the greater Atlanta area.
Southeast Atlanta is a neighborhood of tree-lined streets.
Southeast Atlanta is home to the town of Hapeville with it's active Central Avenue.
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Bungalows and ranches at comparably cheaper price points
“You can get a little bit more bang for your buck here than some of the BeltLine neighborhoods in the area,” says Shana Arnold, a Realtor with Adams Realtors who has served the neighborhood for eight years. Properties sit on shaded residential streets throughout the neighborhood. Organized communities of ranch and bungalow-style homes built in the 1950s and 60s comprise much of the Southeast Atlanta housing stock, though newly built New Traditional homes are also available. Brick ranches and vinyl-sided bungalows start at $160,000 and cost as much as $350,000, while new construction has flourished in the town of Hapeville. Newly built, New Traditional two-story homes are priced between $380,000 and $500,000.
Southeast Atlanta includes many bungalow homes.
One of the most popular architectural styles of Southeast Atlanta are ranch-style homes.
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Try a lamb burger from Che Butter Jonez
There are numerous supermarkets throughout the neighborhood for residents to stock up on groceries and daily essentials. Kroger and Aldi are two of the largest options, but there are also several Piggly Wiggly locations and smaller convenience stores. The neighborhood also has big-box stores like Walmart and Home Depot, but residents head to Downtown Atlanta for more unique retail shopping. Southeast Atlanta is home to a few local restaurants, like Che Butter Jonez, which has a daily-changing menu of breakfast sandwiches and burgers. Walter’s Soul Food Café hosts platters of soul food and barbecue. In Hapeville, there are several restaurants clustered along North Central Avenue, like Mami's La Cubana and Hapeville Corner Tavern.
Southeast Atlanta's Che Butter Jonez named one of the best new restaurants in the WORLD in 2021.
Southeast Atlanta is home to a variety of restaurants, including Walter's Soul Food Cafe.
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Walk from Swann Preserve to South Bend Park on the Southtowne Trail
The neighborhood’s multitude of parks and outdoor recreational activities is a major perk of the area. Benteen Park offers green space with a playground, while Empire Park has mixed athletic fields. Southside Park is a 211-acre park with a collection of baseball fields and forested trails for hiking and mountain biking. Though Southeast Atlanta isn’t connected to the BeltLine, the PATH Foundation hosts walkways like the Southtowne Trail, which links Swann Preserve and South Bend Park. The three-mile walk offers views of dense old-growth forests and the South River. Swann Preserve is a quieter wooded area, while South Bend Park has a picnic area, dog park and seasonal swimming pool. Golfers of every skill level can head to the 18-hole Brown Mills Golf Course.
Southeast Atlanta's Southtowne Trail meanders gracefully through a lush forest of towering, mature trees, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere for nature lovers and hikers alike.
Southside Park in Southeast Atlanta is 211-acres, one of the largest in the City of Atlanta.
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Watch the newest films in an old-fashioned setting at the Starlight Drive-In
Locals catch the latest films with a dash of nostalgia at the Starlight Drive-In and Flea Market, an outdoor movie theater showing double features every day of the week. Residents can shop from a wide selection of vendors at the flea market, which is open on the weekend. The community gathers for seasonal events, like the Benteen Park Fall Festival, featuring an array of booths from local artists, food vendors and live music. There are more regular events at the Hapeville Library.
Starlight Drive-in offers a vintage movie theater experience in Southeast Atlanta.
Southeast Atlanta's Starlight Drive-in hosts a popular flea market every Saturday and Sunday.
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Atlanta Public Schools emphasize STEM programs
Children are zoned to the Atlanta Public School district, and their designated schools will vary depending on their location in the neighborhood. Some of Southeast Atlanta’s kids may begin at Heritage Academy Elementary, which practices initiatives to ensure students benefit from problem-based learning in their STEM programs. Students continue learning at Long Middle and South Atlanta High. STEM initiatives continue at the high school, where students can enroll in healthcare and information technology pathways. All three schools have overall C-minus ratings from Niche.
Heritage Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Southeast Atlanta.
Long Middle School serves students from 6th to 8th grade in Southeast Atlanta.
South Atlanta High School serves older students in Southeast Atlanta.
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Cars, buses and planes are all transportation options in Southeast Atlanta
“Although you get a little bit more property for less money, you give up some of the walkability of the neighborhoods closer to the Beltline,” Arnold says. Many residential streets lack sidewalks, so locals rely on personal vehicles to commute or run errands. Jonesboro Road takes residents 5 miles north to Downtown Atlanta, and Interstate 75 runs north-south and links with Interstate 85. Interstate 285 carves along the neighborhood’s southern border. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, or MARTA, services Southeast Atlanta, and bus stops are peppered on central parkways throughout the neighborhood. For air travel, the Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits in the neighborhood’s southwest corner.
Southeast Atlanta is served by the MARTA bus system.
Southeast Atlanta sits at the junction of interstates 75 and 85, just south of downtown Atlanta.
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Residents share a neighborhood with the Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Southeast Atlanta is home to the busiest airport in the world, which means that air traffic is inevitable. Residents should be prepared to see — and hear — planes as they travel overhead.
Southeast Atlanta includes the Atlanta airport, so aircraft noise may be an issue in some areas.
Southeast Atlanta includes the busiest passenger airport in the world.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
699
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,887
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,899
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.2%
College Graduates
54.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.2%
% Population in Labor Force
80%
Above 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®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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