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Westview

Westview

Suburban Neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia

Fulton County 30310

$339,892 Average Value
$230 Average Price per Sq Ft
58 Homes For Sale

Behind the rough exterior is a welcoming neighborhood

The yellow brick building isn’t a lot to look at from the outside, but the line of patrons waiting to get inside Slutty Vegan suggests that there’s something worthwhile inside. The same holds true for Westview, the central Atlanta neighborhood that contains this vegan restaurant, which had a line of 1,200 customers waiting to get in on opening day. “It’s an old-school Atlanta neighborhood. Westview doesn’t have quite the same ‘curb appeal’ as other neighborhoods. There are some rough spots, but there are also some great spots,” says Richie Torrance, a local Realtor with more than two decades of experience with Keller Williams. “And it’s affordable, especially for the area. You’re close to just about everything, and you can get anywhere in the city fairly easily. It’s living in Midtown without the chaos.” In other words, it’s like Slutty Vegan. Get past the rough exterior, and there’s a lot to like about this neighborhood.

Affordable, quintessential Atlanta homes

Options for homebuyers in Westview include condominiums, townhouses and detached single-family homes. The median price in the neighborhood is around $380,000, and buyers should expect to pay an average of $224 per square foot. “The prices in Westview are about half what they are in other parts of Atlanta right now,” says Torrance. “A $500,000 home in Westview would be over $1 million in most other neighborhoods.” A two-bedroom/two-bathroom raised ranch-style home in need of some TLC can sell for $70,000, and prices can go up to $700,000 for a four-bedroom/four-bathroom, fully renovated Craftsman-style home.
Westview is known for its bungalows, many of which have been lovingly restored.
Westview is known for its bungalows, many of which have been lovingly restored.
A well-kept home sits on a quiet street in Westview.
A well-kept home sits on a quiet street in Westview.
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Westview Cemetery and nearby parks

One of the centerpiece landmarks in Westview is the expansive Westview Cemetery. “It’s amazing,” says Keller Williams Realtor Dawn Landau. “People come to Westview just to see the cemetery, just to walk around it. People get married there all the time, in fact.” The final resting place of some of Atlanta’s most illustrious names – including Coca-Cola founder Asa G. Candler, former Georgia Governor Hugh M. Dorsey and author Joel Chandler Harris – are buried in Westview Cemetery, as are more than 108,000 others from all walks of life. Residents in search of outdoor open spaces don’t need to go far, as Lionel Hampton-Beecher Hills Park sits on the neighborhood's western edge, providing a spacious hardwood forest with winding trails once used by Civil War troops. On the east side of the neighborhood, Enota Park is a small pocket park that provides direct access to the Atlanta Beltline, where visitors can hop on a bike or an electric scooter, or just walk part of the 22-mile path that encircles the central core of Atlanta.
The sprawling Westview Cemetery is the largest in the southeastern US.
The sprawling Westview Cemetery is the largest in the southeastern US.
The Enota Place Playlot in Westview will soon be expanded into a full new BeltLine park.
The Enota Place Playlot in Westview will soon be expanded into a full new BeltLine park.
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Students attend Atlanta Public Schools

Westview is districted to Atlanta Public Schools, which earns an overall rating of B from Niche. Students can attend Peyton Forest Elementary, Young Middle and Mays High School. Peyton Forest earns a C from Niche, Young earns a C-minus and Mays gets a C. Students at Mays High School can participate in any of over 20 school-sponsored clubs, and they can play more than 15 varsity-level sports. Alternatively, parents can enroll their children in some of the best private schools in the country, including The Westminster School, which earns an A-plus from Niche.
Peyton Forest Elementary School is a Public Pre-K, Elementary School.
Peyton Forest Elementary School is a Public Pre-K, Elementary School.
Jean Childs Young Middle School Is Located At 3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW
Jean Childs Young Middle School Is Located At 3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW
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Neighborhood restaurants and nearby shopping

But there’s a lot more to Westview than just a cemetery. A sense of community pervades the neighborhood. That feeling is palpable over chicken and waffles at Augie’s Café. Here, patrons can eat all-day breakfast under the watchful eye of images featuring some of music’s biggest names, all of whom are connected to the restaurant’s namesake, Augie Johnson, founder and lead singer of the 1970s R&B band Side Effect. That same feeling is also evident both inside and outside Slutty Vegan, opened by Pinky Cole in 2019 as a way of bringing healthy food options to a neighborhood where hypertension, high cholesterol and other food-related conditions are prevalent. And judging by the crowds, the BeyondMeat offerings that Cole has created are beyond popular. “The hype is real,” says Torrance of Slutty Vegan. “The food is incredible.” Westview is not a shopper’s paradise, as one former resident describes it, and residents here do have to drive a short distance in order to get groceries or satisfy other retail therapy needs. Kroger is less than a mile away from the neighborhood for grocery shopping, and Walmart is just over 2 miles away for any home necessities. For more intensive retail therapy, the shops at Ponce City Market are 7 miles away. But that distance might be closing soon, according to local experts. “A lot of new businesses are moving into the area,” says Atlanta native and local Realtor Lori Hanes. “The neighborhood has grown a lot in the last few years, and it continues to grow.”
Feast on homestyle cooking at Augie's Cafe in Westview.
Feast on homestyle cooking at Augie's Cafe in Westview.
Residents can head to Ponce City Market, a shopping and dining hub right on the Beltline.
Residents can head to Ponce City Market, a shopping and dining hub right on the Beltline.
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A neighborhood on the rise

When thinking about the Westview neighborhood, a caterpillar's transformation seems like an appropriate metaphor. It’s just a worm-like creature, the bane of gardeners and not something most people would describe as beautiful. After a while, however, that crawling thing turns into a butterfly, its colorful wings flapping in the sun. The same holds true for Westview, a neighborhood that is evolving into a new form. “It’s a cute neighborhood that is going to be a great neighborhood. It’s just a matter of time,” says Landau.
Well-kept homes and gardens are common throughout Westview.
Well-kept homes and gardens are common throughout Westview.
Enota Park in Westview, has a bright future with plans for building a new park.
Enota Park in Westview, has a bright future with plans for building a new park.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Arnold Oh

    Arnold Oh

    eXp Realty

    (470) 577-9259

    155 Total Sales

    1 in Westview

    $162,500 Price

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  • Puttogo Global Group

    Puttogo Global Group

    Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter

    (470) 447-0298

    31 Total Sales

    1 in Westview

    $163,000 Price

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  • Tim Cronin

    Tim Cronin

    Boundless Management LLC

    (888) 613-0083

    42 Total Sales

    1 in Westview

    $284,210 Price

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  • Joan Thomas

    Joan Thomas

    Liberty Realty Professionals

    (470) 944-8724

    165 Total Sales

    1 in Westview

    $230,000 Price

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  • Patrick Peyer

    Patrick Peyer

    Keller Williams Realty

    (844) 852-7634

    138 Total Sales

    1 in Westview

    $175,000 Price

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  • Ben Herring

    Ben Herring

    eXp Realty

    (888) 612-9369

    209 Total Sales

    1 in Westview

    $199,900 Price

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

23 min drive

Bus

Beecher Rd SW & Shirley St SW

Bus

Martin Luther King J Dr SW & 2021

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Barfield Ave & Martin L King Jr Dr SW

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Lucile Ave & Ralph D Abernathy Blvd

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Martin L King Jr Dr & Florida Ave

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Martin L King Jr Dr SW & Lamar Ave

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S Gordon St SW & S Olympian Way SW

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Westview US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Westview Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Westview, Atlanta sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Westview, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $319,000, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$375,000
Median Sale Price
$319,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$359,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$795,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
136
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,886
Number of Homes for Sale
58
Median Year Built
1945
Months of Supply
5.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,524
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,023
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,569
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
681
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 22
    12 - 4pm

    1740 Emerald Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

    $549,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,526 Sq Ft
    • 1740 Emerald Ave SW

    Extensively Renovated: This must-see listing EVERYTHING is new, including the roof, air handler, furnace, water heater, plumbing, wiring, and smart electrical box, an move-in-ready property with modern systems. Original classic charm is retained with hardwood floors throughout the home. Updated Kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a built-in wine rack. Functional

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,816
Median Age
39
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,543
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,545

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.6%
College Graduates
29.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%
Below the national average
65.1%

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®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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