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Westview

Westview

Suburban Neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia

Fulton County 30310
$332,174 Average Value
$203 Average Price per Sq Ft
60 Homes For Sale

How the Beltline spurred Westview’s revival and growth

Westview started as a streetcar suburb in the early 1900s, and in recent years it has seen some new life. As the Atlanta Beltline trail network expanded through the neighborhood in the 2010s, investors began fixing up older homes and building new ones. Today, the trail connects residents to nearby parks and a community garden, and once-vacant storefronts in the original village center have reopened as coffee shops, dive bars and an organic grocery store. Even with this up-and-coming vibe, home prices in Westview tend to come in well below Atlanta's citywide median.

House styles and what they cost

Westview is known for its early-20th-century Craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revival cottages and American Foursquares, many of which have been renovated. You’ll also see a few contemporary-style new builds between these older houses. The median sale price here is roughly $290,000, which is significantly less than Atlanta’s median of about $425,000. That’s also lower than what you’ll find in other intown neighborhoods like Virginia Highland and Inman Park In Westview, fixer-uppers can start in the lower $100,000s, while updated homes and new builds sometimes reach the mid-$600,000s.. “A $500,000 home in Westview would be over $1 million in most other neighborhoods,” says Richie Torrance, a Realtor with Genstone Realty who has more than two decades of experience.

Westview is known for its bungalows, many of which have been updated.
Westview is known for its bungalows, many of which have been updated.
A lot of homes in Westview were built in the early 1900s.
A lot of homes in Westview were built in the early 1900s.
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The sprawling Westview Cemetery is one of the largest in the country.
The sprawling Westview Cemetery is one of the largest in the country.

What you’ll see on the Westside Trail and at the Westview Cemetery

The Beltline’s Westside Trail and several of its connector routes run through Westview. Within 2 miles of the neighborhood, the trails connect to green spaces like:

  • Enota Park, which is being updated with a splash pad, a basketball court and a boardwalk along Proctor Creek
  • Gordon-White Park, where Atlanta Beltline Art showcases include local musicians and theater groups
  • Rose Circle Park, home to climbing equipment and a basketball court
  • The Westview Community Garden, where you can rent a plot and volunteer during workdays
You can also take a walk around the Westview Cemetery, one of the largest civilian cemeteries in the country. The 580-acre property includes the burial sites of civil rights leaders and prominent business figures, along with wooded areas and large mausoleums, including the Spanish Gothic-style Westview Abbey.

The Beltline connects residents with mixed-use developments across the city.
The Beltline connects residents with mixed-use developments across the city.

Coffee shops, grocery stores and dive bars in Westview

Westview Village is the neighborhood’s main commercial area, located at the intersection of Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Lucile Avenue. “A lot of new businesses are moving into the area,” says Lori Hanes, a Realtor with Keller Knapp Realty who has sold several homes here. Colorful murals often decorate the village’s storefronts, where you’ll find places like:

  • Ke'nekt, a co-op coffee shop and coworking space
  • Westview Corner Grocery, which specializes in local, natural and organic products
  • The Westwood, a dive bar that serves pot roast and sandwiches
  • Westview Makers Space, which regularly has open mic nights and art sales
  • BBQ 56, known for its smoked wings and craft cocktails
The Betline also links with nearby mixed-use developments like Lee + White, a former warehouse district that’s now filled with breweries, distilleries and a food hall.

Where kids go to school

Westview is zoned for Atlanta Public Schools. Kids can attend Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy for elementary school and Hermann J. Russell West End Academy for middle school, before continuing on to Booker T. Washington High School. Families can also apply to KIPP Strive Academy, a charter school in the neighborhood. University Center, the largest and oldest collection of HBCUs, is less than 2 miles away.

Getting around by car, bus or train

Interstate 20 stretches along the neighborhood’s northern edge and is a direct route to Downtown Atlanta, less than 4 miles east. Driving there typically takes 10 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic. You can also get around by hopping on a MARTA bus or heading to a transit station in nearby communities like West End and Dixie Hills.

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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

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Westview 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 5 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,897
Number of Homes for Sale
60
Median Year Built
1945
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,536
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,014
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,569
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
681
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
29
Median Rent
$1,870
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,860
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,550
Median Condo Rent
$1,400
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,400

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
$79,597
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
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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