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Established, walkable slice of Atlanta with lots of local businesses and events
Just east of Midtown Atlanta and set right on the Atlanta Belt Line, the active, affluent and popular neighborhood of Virginia Highland offers historic homes within walking distance of local shops and eateries. “Virginia Highland’s blend of serene living and proximity to city amenities makes it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking a dynamic community,” says Bru Krebs, an associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties who has over 20 years' experience selling homes in the state. According to Krebs, Virginia Highland attracts residents of all ages: young professionals appreciate its proximity to Downtown Atlanta, families with children the strong schools and suburban feel, and retirees and artists the walkability and community events.
Amsterdam Walk offers an array of shopping, dining, exercise, and other businesses.
Virginia Highland is a suburban neighborhood with city amenities just east of Midtown Atlanta.
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Historic houses, condos and bungalows plus some new construction
Set along sidewalk-lined, tree-shaded streets, Virginia Highland’s houses sit on long, narrow lots with small, paved driveways. “Although newer construction homes, townhouses, and condos are present in Virginia Highland, the neighborhood’s character is primarily defined by its well-maintained older homes,” Krebs says. Early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows and Tudor-style homes often feature brick exteriors with half-timber accents; a three-bedroom bungalow from 1926 can cost $970,000, while a three-bedroom Tudor-style home from the same year can cost $1 million. A handful of newly constructed houses are scattered around the neighborhood and top its market; a four-bedroom New Traditional home from 2023 can cost $1.4 million, while a six-bedroom can cost $2.6 million.
Condos are common in the south end of the neighborhood along Greenwood and St. Charles avenues; a one-bed, one-bath condo from 1935 can cost about $290,000, while a two-bed, two-bath condo from 2022 can cost $815,000. Townhouses can also be found in the south end of the neighborhood; a one-bed, one-bath townhouse from 1984 can cost $330,000, while a four-bed, four-bath from 2022 can cost $1.2 million.
Colonia Revival style homes in Virginia Highland have well kept landscaping.
Virginia Highland features a variety of architectural style homes with lush green front lawns.
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North Highland Avenue's shops, bars and restaurants
Along commercial Highland Avenue, early 20th-century brick buildings with patinaed roofs are home to dozens of locally owned retailers and eateries. Folks can grab a cappuccino at PERC Coffee, then cozy up with a novel by the window at Virginia Highland Books. At La Tavola Trattoria, diners can enjoy tagliolini and heated patio seating, while Morelli’s across the street offers marzipan cherry almond ice cream for dessert. At the south end of North Highland Avenue, bars stay open late into the night; Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar here has been open since 1922 and is the longest continuously running tavern in the city. A Publix grocery store can also be found here, and along the Belt Line path on Virginia Highland's western edge, locals can walk to Whole Foods and Kroger.
Virginia Highlands wide, paved sidewalks welcome dog walkers and their canine companions.
Virginia Highland's Perc is a highly-rated craft coffee shop with eye-catching design.
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Neighborhood festivals and citywide events
During Virginia Highland’s annual Summerfest event in June, locals can enjoy free concerts at John C. Howell Park, hop into a competitive 5K marathon through the neighborhood and shop for knickknacks, paintings and more from regional arts and crafts vendors on Virginia Avenue. For Winterfest in early December, homes, trees and businesses are ornamented with lights and candy canes, and locals can drive their festively decorated cars in a parade around the neighborhood. Immediately west of the neighborhood at Piedmont Park, both residents and visitors can experience many of Atlanta’s biggest events, including Music Midtown and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival.
Virginia Highland has historic roots that are shown through the houses.
Virginia Highland is a forested neighborhood just a few miles from Downtown Atlanta.
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Highly rated Atlanta Public School District options
Local kids can attend Springdale Park Elementary, which earns an A-minus from Niche. They can continue to A-minus-rated David T. Howard Middle and A-rated Midtown High, whose school paper The Southerner won the National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker award in 2021; Midtown High has also served as the set for many popular films and television shows, including “Spider-Man No Way Home” and “Teen Wolf.”
Springdale Park Elementary is a public school serving many students around Atlanta.
David T. Howard Middle School in receives an A- on Niche.
Midtown High School receives an A+ grade on Niche.
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Large city parks and small neighborhood greenspaces
Virginia Highland's access to greenspace makes it a natural escape within the urban landscape, Krebs says. The neighborhood’s northwestern tip touches the historic 211-acre Piedmont Park, where among the sprawling fields and dogwood trees, kids can climb the colorful, textured sculptures at the Noguchi Playscape, dog-lovers can let their pets run off-leash in the 3-acre dog park, and anglers can cast a line into Lake Clara Meer. The paved, 22-mile Atlanta Belt Line runs through Piedmont Park along the neighborhood’s western edge, popular with runners and bikers and lined with breweries and restaurants. Centrally located in the neighborhood, Orme Park and John C. Howell Park feature tree-shaded walking paths and playgrounds that invite local kids and families to get active outside.
The well-known Beltline trail runs along the eastern border of Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta.
Sit and enjoy the view of Downtown Atlanta from the benches at Piedmont Park.
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Easy interstate and MARTA access
Ponce de Leon Avenue is the neighborhood's main thoroughfare, running through its southern end and connecting to Interstate 85, just 2 miles west. MARTA buses make stops throughout the neighborhood, while the North Avenue MARTA Train Station is less than 2 miles away. Emory University Hospital Midtown is about 1 mile west, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits 13 miles south.
Residents can get around Metro Atlanta from Virginia Highland via MARTA bus routes.
Runners can exercise on one of the many paths in Piedmont Park.
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Parks in this Area
Piedmont Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
John Howell Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Volleyball
Piedmont Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Orme Park
Trails
Playground
North Highland Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
22 min drive
Bus
Briarcliff Rd NE & Oak Park Dr NE
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Ponce De Leon Ave NE & Frederica St NE
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Briarcliff Rd NE & 869
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N Highland Ave & Virginia Ave
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N Highland Ave N & Saint Charles Ave
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Ponce De Leon Ave NE & Briarcliff Rd
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N Highland Ave NE & Los Angeles Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.96 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
5/31/2018Niche Review
I love living in this area! I feel very safe as a single female. There's lots to do and things to walk to. Everything is within a close driving distance from this neighborhood. It takes me less than 10 minutes to drive to work.
5.0Current Resident
7/31/2017Niche Review
Lots of cute shops. Fairly expensive, but a great distance away from Midtown. Very family friendly. Mila Kunis stayed here.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Virginia Highland
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Virginia Highland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Virginia Highland, Atlanta sell after 131 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Virginia Highland, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $1,175,000, up 200% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Wonderful top floor condo in historic Frederica Building in the heart of Virginia Highland. Just a few blocks from Ponce City Market, Virginia Highland entertainment district, Piedmont Park and the Beltline. This cozy unit has a spacious great room, a well-equipped kitchen with gas range, bedroom with large closet and hardwood floors. An updated bathroom, plus washer-dryer in the unit.. Newer
Updated 1BR/1BA in The Frederica – Heart of Virginia Highlands! Welcome home to this beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo in the historic The Frederica, built in 1929 and nestled in the heart of Virginia Highlands. This second-floor corner unit offers peace and privacy, along with tons of natural light, soaring 9-foot ceilings, and stunning hardwood floors throughout. Freshly painted
Charming corner-unit condo in a classic 1935 boutique building, located in the heart of Virginia Highland—one of Atlanta’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This light-filled unit features high ceilings, hardwood floors, double pane windows and original architectural details including crown moulding. The updated kitchen offers gorgeous Acacia wood countertops and a spacious island with seating and
Nestled in one of the most beloved pockets of Virginia-Highland, this beautifully expanded and fully renovated Craftsman home—with its classic front porch, exquisite gas lanterns, and extensive, lush landscaping—offers the absolute best of in-town living. Just a short stroll to two neighborhood playgrounds, Piedmont Park, the BeltLine, and the much-loved Virginia-Highland Elementary, you’ll find
Tracy PattersonAtlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International
Neighborhood landmark property in the primest section of Virginia Highland. Admired for generations, this striking multifamily building presents a rare opportunity to invest in a stable building with easy-equity enhancement potential. Sitting on a graceful .3 ac "rounded corner" lot at Orme Circle and Elkmont Drive, lovely elevations are framed by generous setbacks allowing for a multitude of
Welcome to the Virginia Highlands Apartment Homes, located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. Featuring renovated and new one and two-bedroom contemporary apartment homes, our community has a walk score of 89, providing residents with close proximity to Piedmont Park, direct access to the Atlanta BeltLine, less than a 1 mile walk to Ponce City Market, and seamless access to the shops and
Charming Bungalow for Lease in Virginia Highland. Welcome to 925 Highland Terrace, a beautifully furnished 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom bungalow in the heart of Intown Atlanta, just steps away from the vibrant Piedmont Park, the popular Beltline, and an array of shops and restaurants. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in one of Intown Atlanta's favorite neighborhoods.
Highland View is a small apartment community in Virginia Highlands. We offer studio, 1, and 2 bedroom apartment homes. Our community features direct access to the Atlanta Beltline (with over 30 miles of trails), a 24-hour fitness center, and is walking distance to multiple parks, including Piedmont Park and Old Fourth Ward Park.There are so many reasons to make Highland View your new home.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,024
Median Age
38
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,596
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,575
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
79.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
81/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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