One of America’s first planned communities, Avondale Estates was built by founder Georgie Wills in the early 1900s east of Atlanta, Georgia. The city was built around a Tudor-style village center as a mimic of Stratford-upon-Avon in England, with small neighborhood parks and a lake. “It doesn’t feel like you’re in the suburbs,” says Vanessa Reilly, a Realtor with Domo Realty, “It’s more like you're in your community.” Home of the Original Waffle House restaurant and just over 2 miles from Decatur, Avondale Estates has plenty of retail space in Decatur Square and locals looking to be active outside and engage with the community can do so at the Town Green, which hosts massive community events throughout the year.
Avondale Estates Downtown Area Full of Tudor Buildings Hosting Businesses and Restaurants
The Stratford Pub In Downtown Avondale Estates
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Lakefront views and unique builds
“All the homes are different and unique. It gives the neighborhood a fun, authentic and local vibe,” says Reilly. A 100-year-old canopy of trees lines walkable streets in a fast-moving market of Tudor-style, craftsman, and midcentury modern homes. Prices start at $500,000; anything from size to finish quality and stylistic features on windows, trim and doors can bring that price up to $1.2 million. Proximity to Avondale Lake also leads to these high prices, along with access to a beautiful lakefront view and the woods of Avondale Estates' historical district park.
Beautiful and unique homes along the streets of Avondale Estates.
Lakefront homes are available hidden away in Avondale Estates.
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Community Events at the Town Green
The Town Green sits on 5 acres of fields with an amphitheater as its main drawer. Residents can gather for private outings or join the massive community events. On weekends, locals can walk to the oldest farmers' market in the state, Avondale Estates Farmer’s Market, each Sunday from March to November. The community is active and utilizes many of its amenities that have been here since its founding, such as Willis Park with its updated walkways, playground, and tennis court, and Bess Walker Park by Avondale Lake, which provides a walking area for residents. Community events are held throughout the year, such as the Fourth of July Parade, AutumnFest art show and the Easter Antique Car Parade. Though it’s a private club, a significant part of the community enjoys the facilities offered by Avondale Swim & Tennis Club, such as a private pool and tennis court.
Town Green Sumer Concert 2
Towne Green Playground 2
Town Green Summer Concert 1
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Unique education plans with Dekalb charter schools
Dekalb County School District is highly diverse and has an advanced education program available to its students. Avondale Elementary School sits within the neighborhood and is rated C-minus on Niche.com. However, due to Avondale Estate’s proximity to Decatur, students can attend schools there. Students can also attend Decatur High School, graded A, and home to the 2022 State Champion Boys and Girls Cross Country programs. The school offers countless athletic and extracurricular programs. Students are most likely to attend the public charter schools within the neighborhood. The Museum School of Avondale Estates, a grade K-8 charter school, is graded B on Niche.com and follows a museum model of education that allows for hands-on learning.
Decatur High School serves approximately 1700 students.
The Museum School of Avaondale Estates serves students K-8th grade.
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Home to the original Waffle House
Avondale Estates was the home of the original Waffle House restaurant and now is home to a museum in its location, paying homage to the 24/7 diner. With Decatur Square holding retail shops and nearly 50 restaurants, Avondale Estate residents have plenty of shopping options both within the neighborhood and outside of it. One of Arepa Mia’s two locations is in the neighborhood named for the Venezuelan arepas. A Walmart Supercenter sits at the neighborhood's south end, giving residents a convenient grocery option.
The Waffle House Museum And Original Waffle House Restaurant In Avondale Estates
Schedule a tour of the original Waffle House and museum in Avondale Estates.
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A short drive to Atlanta
Situated just outside Decatur, Avondale Estates has access to a 15-block district of walkable streets lined by retail shops, restaurants and plenty of workspaces. The neighborhood sits next to Route 154, giving it direct access to downtown Atlanta, which is 7 miles away.
Avondale Estates Downtown Area And Clock Tower Full of Tudor Buildings Hosting Businesses and Restaurants
Towne Cinema at 37 Main in Downtown Avondale Estates
On average, homes in Avondale Estates, GA sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Avondale Estates, GA over the last 12 months is $568,600, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Bruce Ailion has been a realtor practicing full-time in Metro Atlanta since 1979. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to serve his clients. Bruce has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, a Master of Science degree in Real Estate, and a Doctorate in Law. In addition, Bruce is a licensed attorney and has completed many advanced educational programs receiving professional designations in many real estate topics.
Over his career, Bruce has represented over 5300 buyers and sellers and owned over 400 properties. Exceeding the expectations of clients one at a time is his passion. During his career, Bruce has been VP of Marketing for one of the top ten builders in Metro Atlanta. In addition, he has represented over two hundred banks and financial institutions in the disposition of their foreclosed properties. These clients included the nation’s largest banks, the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In addition to marketing over 2,000 foreclosed homes, Bruce has managed the renovation and maintenance of many of these foreclosed assets.
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