$1,364,650Average Value$374Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
High-end residential neighborhood in Buckhead
West Paces is a neighborhood in a prime Atlanta location with plenty of nearby shopping and fine-dining establishments. “West Paces is the east-west connector between Buckhead and Interstate 75,” says Dabney Jordan, Realtor at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. “It offers high-end retail and restaurants in a prime location in the city.” This residential area also has top-rated schools and diverse recreational options, making it a popular neighborhood for families.
Large homes with well manicured landscaping and gate access are also available in West Paces.
Millennium mansions are common throughout the West Paces neighborhood.
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Brick ranches and Millennium Mansions
Just off some of the busiest roadways in this part of town, properties in West Paces are hidden along winding, hilly streets by old-growth pine trees and local shrubbery. The housing inventory is largely made up of brick-front ranch-style homes, split-levels and Millennium Mansions. Buyers can expect a five-bedroom ranch to sell for just over $1 million, while a five-bedroom Millennium Mansion is priced between $1.5 and $2 million. “The market is price sensitive. We are no longer in the days where sellers can name any number and get it, but if the property is priced correctly and the home is in good condition, it sells quickly,” Jordan says.
You may find midcentury-modern homes peppered through the community of West Paces.
The millennium mansion styled home is a popular choice in West Paces, and vary in appearance.
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Highly rated Atlanta Public Schools and private options
Children may attend Atlanta Public Schools, which earned an A-minus on Niche. Nearby Morris Brandon Elementary School earned an A-minus and has two campuses: its primary campus teaches kindergarten through second grade, and its main campus teaches third through fifth grade. Older students attend Sutton Middle School and North Atlanta High School, which earned B-plus and A-minus grades, respectively. North Atlanta offers study abroad opportunities and has the oldest International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the southeast. West Pace is also home to several private and charter schools, including Pace Academy, which serves K-12 students and is ranked as the third-best private school in the state by Niche.
Morris Brandon Elementary School
North Atlanta High School is a comprehensive public high school in the former IBM building.
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Chastain Park and Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA are nearby
Chastain Park, Atlanta’s third-largest park, is just 3.5 miles away. The park has walking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts and an event venue, the Cadence Bank Ampitheatre. The Chastain Park Athletic Club has public indoor and outdoor pools that host several swim teams. Residents looking for more recreation options can join the Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA at Buckhead. The YMCA has an indoor pool, gym, summer camps, youth and adult sports, and more community activities.
West Paces residents can find more recreation at Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA.
Residents can practice their putts before heading on the course at Chastain Park.
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Cadence Bank Ampitheatre and other entertainment options
Cadence Bank Ampitheatre at Chastain Park seats nearly 7,000 eventgoers and hosts concerts and shows from April through October. This venue is a large draw for residents throughout Atlanta and surrounding areas. Nearby at Buckhead Village is Buckhead Theater, an upscale, art-deco-style venue hosting year-round events and performances. Also at Chastain Park is the Chastain Horse Park, a non-profit with therapeutic programs for people with disabilities, including physical therapy, equine-assisted learning, adaptive equestrian sports and more. The center also offers traditional riding lessons and competitions. For more fun, golfers can play the 18 holes at nearby Chastain Park Golf Course.
You can practice your swing at Bobby Jones Golf Course.
Youth baseball is very popular at the Chastain Park fields.
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Dining at OK Café and shopping at Buckhead Village
On the west end of the neighborhood, off West Paces Ferry Road, locals can shop for groceries at Publix and find some of the area’s favorite restaurants. Among these is OK Café, a colorful diner with checkered floors serving burgers and southern classics like Brunswick stew, cheesy grits and collard greens. Blue Ridge Grill and Houston's are two fine dining options serving seafood and steaks. Buckhead Village, just east of West Paces, has upscale shops like Dior, Jimmy Choo and Hermès, as well as landmarks like the St. Regis Atlanta hotel.
One popular spot in West Paces is OK Cafe serving American foods.
Get out and explore the Buckhead Village, which has many shops and restaurant, as well as Dior.
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In Buckhead and close to Downtown Atlanta’s amenities
West Paces is in Buckhead, an upscale Atlanta Village 9 miles north of Downtown Atlanta. Residents are just off Interstate 75, a major north-south artery of Atlanta. The neighborhood is 4 miles from Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, 10 miles from Grady Memorial Hospital and 20 miles north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
You can take a short drive to Buckhead Village from West Paces to explore many shops.
Head east of West Paces to visit shops at Buckhead Village.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Paces
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Paces Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Paces, Atlanta sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Paces, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $925,000, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$997,500
Median Sale Price
$925,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,160,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$595,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$374
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
879
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,615
Significantly above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,553
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,743
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
920
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,668
Median Age
45
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$138,486
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$152,868
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
82.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
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®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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