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Academics shaped this historic Decatur neighborhood
College Heights got its shape from the railroad that once ran down South Candler Street and its name from historic Agnes Scott College. Alongside Oakhurst and McDonough-Adams-Kings, College Heights is one of the longest-standing neighborhoods in Decatur. Its Craftsman homes and proximity to downtown have added to its appeal. The city’s school district is among the top school systems in Georgia, making academics a core part of the community’s identity along with Agnes Scott and nearby Emory University. “A lot of these areas were places college faculty were living in the ‘60s and ‘70s,” says Frank Golley, who has lived in Decatur for 40 years and is the owner of Golley Realty Group. “The people who created the personality of the neighborhood were involved in academics.”
Murals painted by local artists are found all throughout the College Heights community.
The popular Decatur Square is a great gathering place near College Heights.
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College Heights’ post-war homes and new construction
College Heights has classic Craftsman cottages, bungalows, simple ranch-style homes from the 1930s and 1960s, and some new builds. “There’s a lot of old Craftsmans in the area, and then small ranches from the post-war period,” Golley says. “Now, for the past 20 years, we’ve had teardowns and built big fancy houses, very nice and upscale.” These midcentury properties are directly on the main street and surrounded by wide sidewalks and compact front yards. Bungalows, ranch styles and cottages typically cost between $400,000 and $800,000, while single-family Craftsmans and new-traditional styles range from $1 million to $1.5 million.
College Heights has a mix of craftsman, ranch and traditional style homes.
New traditional style homes makes College Heights a great location for families.
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Tree-lined trails in Dearborn Park
Just off McDonough Street, McKoy Park has a community pool that opens every summer, a skate park and a baseball field. Across the street, the crescent-shaped Urban Waterfall has paths and a community garden shrouded by trees. On Deerwood Drive, Dearborn Park’s walking trails cut through thick woods along the Shoal Creek. College Heights is within 3 miles of Druid Hills Golf Club and East Lake Golf Club, two historic private golf clubs, and the public Candler Park Golf Course.
Dearborn Park has a walking path in the woods in
Belvedere Park, Decatur, GA.
Bring the kids or your friends to the skate park at McKoy Park.
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A-rated City Schools of Decatur
The City Schools of Decatur have an overall A on Niche, and Niche also lists it among Georgia's Top 10 school districts. Winnona Park Elementary, which covers kindergarten to second grade, and Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School, which covers third through fifth grades, both have A grades on Niche. Beacon Hill Middle School and Decatur High School are also A-rated. All Decatur High students are automatically enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program and can graduate with an advanced diploma. Emory University, renowned for its healthcare programs, is 3 miles away in neighboring Druid Hills.
Winnona Park Elementary School serves children from Pre k to 2nd grade.
Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School Scores an A according to Niche.
Beacon Hill Middle School serves students 6-8th grade.
Decatur High School earns an A+ grade on Niche.
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Music and festivals around Decatur’s town square
As the city's cultural center, downtown hosts many of Decatur's signature events, including the Decatur Wine Festival in November. The DeKalb History Center Museum is the centerpiece of the town square on Ponce de Leon Avenue. Across the street, local and nationally recognized artists play nearly every night at Eddie's Attic. Decatur Presbyterian Church on Sycamore Street, which has been in the city since 1825, and Decatur First United Methodist Church on Ponce de Leon Avenue are also part of downtown.
Check out O'Sullivans in downtown Decatur for an Irish pub experience.
Locals enjoy the window shopping in Decatur Square near College Heights.
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Less than 10 miles from downtown Atlanta
Major streets like Candler Street and College Avenue connect the community to the rest of Decatur, and Interstate 20 is the fastest way to get into downtown Atlanta, 8 miles away. There are Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) bus stops on Candler and McDonough streets for a way to get around without a car. Emory Decatur Hospital is the closest hospital, 3 miles from College Heights. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in south Atlanta is 16 miles away.
The capital city of Atlanta is a short drive from College Heights.
Catch the MARTA train, which is conveniently located in the middle of downtown Decatur.
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Downtown drinks at the Brick Store Pub
College Heights is less than 2 miles from downtown Decatur, which Pam Hughes, a Realtor with Harry Normal Realtors who has been selling homes in Georgia for over 40 years, calls the city’s main entertainment and dining hub. The Iberian Pig on Sycamore Street and No. 246 on Ponce de Leon Avenue are two fine-dining options, while the Brick Store Pub on Court Square is a casual tavern overlooking the town square. Downtown has small businesses like bookstores, delis and spas, and Suburban Plaza Shopping Center on Church Street has chain stores like Whole Foods and Walmart.
Locals gather at the popular Brick Store Pub for daily specials in College Heights.
Check out O'Sullivans in downtown Decatur for an Irish pub experience.
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Agnes Scott College's landmarks
Agnes Scott College comprises the northern part of the community along College Avenue. Founded in 1889, Agnes Scott is one of the Seven Sisters of the South, a set of historic women’s colleges. The college’s landmarks, including the main hall and Gaines Chapel, have been in the community for decades, and school events like the Women’s Global Leadership Conference every August draw hundreds of visitors to the community.
College Heights is a short walking distance from downtown Decatur.
Students enjoy the scenic walk through Agnes Scott's campus in College Heights.
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Parks in this Area
Dearborn Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
26 min drive
Bus
S Mcdonough St & Green St
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S Mcdonough St & E College Ave
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S Candler St & Midway Rd
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S Candler St & E Dougherty St
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S Candler St & 184
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Candler St & Candler Dr
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S Mcdonough St & Ansley St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
College Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
College Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in College Heights, Decatur sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in College Heights, Decatur over the last 12 months is $795,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,224
Median Age
37
Population under 18
33.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$183,988
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$199,009
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
College Graduates
76.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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