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Historic and close to downtown Decatur
Clairemont-Great Lakes exemplifies many traits people love about Decatur – historic, community-orientated and close to work and downtown. “Everyone who lives in this area really likes living in Decatur,” says 40-year area resident Frank Golley, Realtor and owner of Golley Realty Group. “There’s a lot of community joy and enthusiasm. People tend to come and stick around.” The Clairemont Historic District is the longest-standing portion of the area. Developed between 1913 and the 1940s, the district is known for its distinctive early 20th-century homes. The rest of the neighborhood blends its past with modern touches and perks, including top-rated schools, acclaimed downtown Decatur restaurants, and short commutes to Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), both major local employers.
The Dekalb History Center is loacted in Decatur Square.
Locals enjoy the window shopping in Decatur Square near College Heights.
Decatur offers plenty of shopping and dining options.
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Classic homes in the Clairemont Historic District
Like most of Decatur’s neighborhoods, Clairemont-Great Lakes is filled with updated midcentury homes, new custom builds and modern condos. The Clairemont Historic District runs the length of Clairemont Avenue. Within this part of the community, there are renovated Craftsman bungalows and colonial and Tudor Revival properties from the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s. The area’s subdivisions, including the historic district, are designed with sidewalks and small front yards lined with picket fences and flowering gardens. A remodeled early-20th-century home typically costs between $600,000 and $1 million. A custom home is around $1.5 million to $2 million, while condos are $250,000 to $350,000.
Historic remodeled homes are found throughout the Clairemont-Great Lakes neighborhood.
Homes with white picket fences small yards are found in the Clairemont-Great Lakes neighborhood.
New custom built homes, with classic styles can be found in Clairemont-Great Lakes.
Classic craftsman styled homes are found through the Clairemont-Great Lakes neighborhood.
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City Schools of Decatur earns A grades across the board
The City Schools of Decatur have an overall A grade on Niche. Clairemont Elementary School covers kindergarten to second grade, and Talley Street Upper Elementary School covers third through fifth grades. Both schools have A ratings. Beacon Hill Middle School and Decatur High School are also A-rated. Decatur High, one of Niche’s Top 3 best high schools in the county, has a 505-seat performing arts theater and a 4,000-seat sports stadium on campus. Emory University, renowned for its research and healthcare programs, is 2 miles away.
Talley Street Elementary School has a student to teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Beacon Hill Middle School teaches over 1,300 students in the Decatur area.
Decatur High School is a public high school in the City Schools of Decatur.
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Hiking through Deepdene Park
Glenlake Park on Church Street and Hidden Cove Park on Mockingbird Lane are close. These city parks have playgrounds, baseball fields and walking trails. About 2 miles from the Great Lakes subdivision, Deepdene Park is the largest part of Olmsted Linear Park, which surrounds almost 2 miles of Ponce de Leon Avenue with six distinct sections. Deepdene’s hiking trails weave through 22 acres of thick forest. The park is next to the Fernbank Forest, a family science museum, and the private Druid Hills Golf Club on Clifton Road.
Deepdene Park is a great place to bring the dog out for an afternoon walk.
A Split in the Serene Trails at Hidden Cove Park in Chelsea Heights
Locals resident take a walk through Glenlake Park.
Druid Hills Golf Course, just outside of Decatur, is a popular golf destination.
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Next to the history and dining of downtown Decatur
Clairemont-Great Lakes is less than a mile from downtown Decatur, the city’s main entertainment and dining hub. The Iberian Pig on Sycamore Street and No. 246 on Ponce de Leon Avenue are top fine-dining establishments, while the more casual Brick Store Pub serves beer and bar food on Ponce de Leon Avenue. On the same street, Chai Pani specializes in Indian street food, which earned the restaurant a spot on The New York Times’ “America’s Favorite Restaurants” list in 2021. The rest of downtown is dotted with historical landmarks, from the DeKalb History Center Museum that anchors the town square to Decatur Presbyterian Church on Sycamore Street, which has been in the city since 1825. Farther along Clairemont Avenue, Suburban Plaza Shopping Center is the closest large retail center with chain stores like Whole Foods and Walmart.
No. 246 is a popular dining destination in downtown Decatur.
The Brickstore Pub is a great spot to grab a drinks or dinner with friends.
Check out Chai Pani in Decatur for authentic Indian street food and drinks.
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Quick commutes to Emory University and the CDC
The closest highway is Interstate 20, the fastest route into Atlanta, 7 miles away. The area’s major employers, including Emory University, Georgia State University and the CDC, are all within 5 miles. “It’s very close to Emory and CDC, and people don’t like to have a long commute, so it attracts people who work nearby or people who take MARTA to work,” says Pam Hughes, a Realtor with Harry Norman Realtors, who has been working in Atlanta for over 45 years. There are Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) bus stops along Clairemont Avenue, and the Decatur Station subway stop is less than a mile from the neighborhood. The train’s Blue Line goes straight into Atlanta, and from there, riders can transfer to the Red Line to reach Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Interstate 20 is easily accessed by Decatur and Clairemont-Great Lakes residents.
One of the larger employers of the Clairemont-Great Lakes area is the CDC.
The local Decatur MARTA station is just a few miles away from Belvedere Park.
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Parks in this Area
Deepdene Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Gladys Morgan Waddell Park
Trails
Toy Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
28 min drive
Bus
Clairemont Ave & Garden Ln
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Clairemont & Michigan Ave
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Clairemont Ave & Wilton Dr
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Church St & Willow Ln
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Church St & Lucerne St
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Church St & Geneva St
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Commerce Dr & Beaumont Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Clairemont-Great Lakes
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Clairemont-Great Lakes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Clairemont-Great Lakes, Decatur sell after 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Clairemont-Great Lakes, Decatur over the last 12 months is $219,000, down 63% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Beautifully renovated home with period details. Large Master Suite with private, walk in glass door shower. Private courtyard in the rear. City of Decatur Schools. Driveway shared with neighbor with parking and 2 car garage in the rear.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,446
Median Age
46
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$143,623
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$166,188
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.5%
College Graduates
76.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
48.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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