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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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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.
4.0Nearby Resident
7/17/2017Niche Review
There is a lot of shops, restaurants and more in this area. It is a very family-friendly neighborhood with beautiful scenery and all around great people.
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Virginia Highland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Virginia Highland, Atlanta sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Virginia Highland, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $644,509, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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