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Venetian Hills has a suburban feel in Southwest Atlanta
Home prices in Venetian Hills have increased in recent years as new residents move into the Atlanta neighborhood’s midcentury homes built for soldiers at the former Fort McPherson Army base. Located just 5 miles from downtown, the community's suburban feel and its low prices compared to nearby areas attract buyers. “It’s the story of a lot of neighborhoods around this country. It’s always been a decent, working-class neighborhood. But because the prices are so low, gentrification happened,” says resident Quadrus Black, chairman of Neighborhood Planning Unit S, which serves as a liaison between the city government and residents.
Mid-century ranch style homes line the streets of Venetian Hills.
Venetian Hills offers residents convenience outside of Downtown Atlanta.
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Venetian Hills’ mixture of renovated and fixer-upper cottages and bungalows
Venetian Hills’ modestly sized cottages and bungalows were built from the 1930s through the ‘50s and sit close together along narrow roads. Renovated homes sell for $260,000 to $632,000, while fixer-uppers go for $115,000 to $225,000 and average 55 days on the market. “I think that when people hear gentrification, they think that white people are coming to this Black neighborhood,” Black says. “I’ll tell you, as a Black person, the reality is that a couple of friends of mine who bought in this area and I are the gentrifiers because the thing that drew us to this neighborhood was the cheaper houses. Gentrification has become a bad word, but it’s not always.” The neighborhood's CAP Index Crime Score is 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4.
Ranch style homes in Venetian Hills sit back on wooded lots with covered front porches.
You'll find small single family homes with ample yard space in Venetian Hills.
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The Beautiful Restaurant is beloved for its soul food
Several soul food restaurants are 2 miles away on Cascade Road. At The Beautiful Restaurant, founded in 1979, dishes include Cornish hens and oxtails. “Anybody who has been in Atlanta for a long time knows that spot,” Black says. A popular sports bar, J.R. Crickets’ menu ranges from fried shrimp and waffles to wings. Area native Kiana Collins, a Realtor with Keller Williams Atlanta Perimeter, noted that the neighborhood’s older residents appreciate the CVS, bank and post office off Cascade Road. There’s also a Kroger 3 miles away.
Venetian Hills residents can enjoy their lunch outside at Atlanta Fish House and Grill.
The Beautiful Restaurant has been a local favorite since 1979.
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RYSE Creative Village aims to foster a creative arts hub
The RYSE Media Group is transforming the long-shuttered Arkwright Elementary School off Lockwood Drive into a mixed-used complex. An incubator for individuals pursuing careers in the entertainment and gaming industries will open in 2025. Future phases call for affordable townhouses and apartments on adjoining lots. The former school’s kitchen will be rented to vendors who cannot afford restaurant space. RYSE President Jay Jackson explained that his company is working with Tyler Perry Studios, located 2 miles south, to create a workforce pipeline from the incubator to the studio.
Atlanta, also known as the "Hollywood of the South" is home to Tyler Perry Studios and more.
RYSE Creative Village is in the process of being built in Venetian Hills.
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Students attend Atlanta Public Schools
The neighborhood is part of Atlanta Public Schools, which gets a B rating on Niche. Students attend Finch Elementary School and Sylvan Hills Middle School, both rated C. They proceed to the C-minus-rated Carver High School, where The STEAM Academy places gifted and talented students in honors and AP courses. Georgia’s school choice also allows students to sometimes attend schools outside of those for which their neighborhood is zoned.
Welcome to Finch Elementary School in Southwest Atlanta.
Sylvan Hills Middle School scores a C- Niche and a 5 GreatSchools.
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The Rev. James Orange Park has a pool and playground
Less than a mile north on Kenmore Street, parents can sit at a pavilion-shaded picnic table as children enjoy swings and slides at the Barbara A. McCoy Park’s playground. The Rev. James Orange Park has a public pool, splash pad and a playground off Oakland Lane, a mile from the neighborhood. A mural painted on the basketball court depicts the park’s namesake, an area resident and Civil Rights leader who was Martin Luther King Jr.’s assistant. A mile west at Adams Park, a wooden boardwalk stretches over a lake and trails circle three baseball fields.
There is a community pool at the Rev. James Orange Park in the Venetian Hills.
You can take your kids to enjoy the playground at Barbara A McCoy Park.
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Access to MARTA and interstates from Venetian Hills
A mile east on Lee Street, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) Oakland Station has routes north to downtown Atlanta and 7 miles south to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Interstates 20 and 85 are within 3 miles. MARTA buses stop along Venetian Drive and Avon Avenue. Collins noted Venetian Hills is popular for its proximity to the historically Black Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College, which are all within 4 miles. Northside Hospital Atlanta is 17 miles north.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Venetian Hills
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Venetian Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Venetian Hills, Atlanta sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Venetian Hills, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $280,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Perfect home for first-time home buyers! This fully renovated property is located in the desirable Venetian Hills–West Ridge Heights area. This four-sided brick home features wood laminate flooring throughout, a large front yard, and a spacious backyard. Situated in a quiet and well-established neighborhood, this home offers comfort, convenience, and move-in-ready living.
Exciting things are happening in Venetian Hills, one of SW Atlanta's favorite neighborhoods due to the mature landscaping, numerous parks, and affordability! The new Complete Street Project is happening RIGHT NOW on Cascade Road, which will create a more pedestrian-friendly environment for walkers and joggers alike. 2.5+/- miles away is the award-winning Lee + White, with an amazing new Food
Jason HatcherAtlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Home is being sold AS IS. This is a beautiful home on a corner lot. The bathroom has been remolded within the last 5 years. There is a new roof that is less than 5 years old.
Welcome to this renovated GARDEN APARTMENT in Atlanta, GA! This charming 2-bed 1-bath apartment is located in the Lorenzo Dr Homeowner's Community, offering a peaceful and convenient living experience. With its close proximity to shopping, Marta Park and Ride, Marta Rail, Downtown, and the Airport, this apartment is perfect for those looking for a centrally located home. The home has been updated
This charming 3-bed 2-bath bungalow is located in the Lorenzo Dr Homeowner's Community/Venetian Hills, offering a peaceful and convenient living experience. With its close proximity to shopping, Marta Park and Ride, Marta Rail, Downtown, and the Airport, this home is perfect for those looking for a central location. The home has been updated in recent years. Renovations include new cabinetry,
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