$279,451Average Value$135Average Price per Sq Ft97Homes For Sale
Residents find convenience, amenities and land in Ellenwood
Ellenwood offers a rural feel within 20 miles of bustling Atlanta. Its home prices are also less expensive than Atlanta’s, with a median price around $280,000. The community provides easy access to major highways like Interstate 675 and is just 15 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Families have access to multiple school districts, a charter school and private school options. Village Park and Pine Circle Park offer outdoor recreation, and Panola Mountains State Park is nearby.
The median price for homes in Ellenwood is much lower than Atlanta, coming in at around $280,000.
I-675 provides access from Ellenwood to Atlanta.
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Large lots and mature trees make this community feel secluded
One of the community’s biggest draws is its rural feel, with homes sitting on multi-acre lots and flanked by mature trees. “There are a lot of what I call woodsy properties,” says Stephanie Smith, a Realtor with HomeSmart Palmer House Properties who sells throughout the Atlanta area and has lived close to Ellenwood for almost 50 years. “The subdivisions are established; they’re not building homes that are backing up to each other.” The median price for homes here is about $280,000, lower than Atlanta’s median of $475,000. Colonial Revival, ranch-style, split-level and New Traditional styles are most common, though it’s possible to find angular 1980s-era modern houses scattered throughout. While most Ellenwood residents are owners, there are single-family homes for rent, ranging from around $1,500 to around $3,000 a month. There are also apartments in several complexes throughout the community.
Ellenwood has a wide range of styles available in its homes.
Most of the homes in Ellenwood come with attached garages.
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Proximity to I-675 and other interstates reduces traffic hassles
Commuting is easy thanks to the major highways nearby, including Interstates 675, 285 and 20. “You don’t have that wall-to-wall traffic getting to the expressway. Some places in Atlanta, the traffic is so bad, it can take you 30 or 40 minutes just to get to the expressway,” Smith says. For those taking public transportation, MARTA buses stop along major streets on Ellenwood’s west side, including Anvilblock and Bouldercrest roads. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is conveniently close, about 15 miles from most parts of Ellenwood.
Ellenwood’s industrial area offers manufacturing and distribution work
There are warehouses, distribution centers and other logistical companies on the community’s northwest side, so if you’re looking for manufacturing jobs in Ellenwood, that’s where you can find them. Fort Gillem, an Army Reserve base, is a bit farther west in Forest Park and is home to the United States Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Defense’s only full-service criminal forensic lab.
Multiple school districts serve Ellenwood with school choice options
Several school districts serve the area, including DeKalb County School District and Clayton County Public Schools. Both offer school choice through an application process. Families can also consider Utopian Academy for the Arts, a tuition-free charter school for kindergarten through 12th grade, or from several private school options.
Morrow High School is the easternmost secondary school in Clayton County, Georgia.
Martin Luther King Jr. High School is a public high school in the DeKalb County School System.
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Big-box stores and restaurants along Anvilblock and Fairview roads
Big-box stores and restaurants along Anvilblock and Fairview roads Anvilblock Road and Fairview Road have fast food restaurants, Kroger and Ingles grocery stores, retailers like Walgreens and Dollar Tree, and big box stores like Home Depot. Just south of Ellenwood is a hub of shopping centers with more popular chain restaurants, ALDI and Walmart. Ellenwood has a handful of locally owned restaurants, like Soul Temptation, a casual spot serving Soul food, and Kenny’s Breakfast which opens early, closes at 2:00 p.m. and does, indeed, only serve breakfast—Southern classics like hot cakes and grits.
Fresh Treat Cafe in Ellenwood serves some of the city's best Southern food.
Dollar Tree is one of the stores nearby for Ellenwood residents to get everyday essentials.
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Outdoor activities include playgrounds, trails and golf nearby
There are a handful of parks in and around Ellenwood, including Village Park. This local favorite, one of the largest area parks, is popular for its splashpad, walking trails and soccer fields. Pine Circle Park is another option, offering a playground, half basketball court and baseball field. Michelle Obama Trail is nearby and is a dog-friendly paved pathway through nature. Golfers are close to Panola Mountain Golf Course, a public, 27-hole layout. The course is near the foothills of the Panola Mountains, which has a state park where visitors can fish, hike and enjoy a picnic.
Pine Circle Park has a playground for Ellenwood kids to enjoy.
Ellenwood's Pine Rex Park playground has a jungle treehouse theme.
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Weather and other considerations when living in Ellenwood
Georgia is known for its hot, humid summers, with temperatures typically in the 80s and 90s between May and September. Snow is almost never an issue here, though during winter temperatures can dip into the mid-30s at night.
The DeKalb County Landfill is in the middle of the community, near the Rockmill subdivision and some residents note strong odors.
As of December 2025, there is a proposal to build a 95-acre data center in South DeKalb County between Grant Road and Bouldercrest Road. Many residents are pushing back against this proposal.
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Southwest DeKalb is all about cost and convenience. The area is situated 15 miles from downtown Atlanta and offers housing that’s a little easier on the wallet. Plus, residents have access to plenty of shopping centers and parks right in their back yard. “The price comes down when you move further away from the city,” says Realtor Hannah Branham with Anchor Real Estate Advisors, who specializes in the area. “You’re so close to trendy east Atlanta neighborhoods and can get to Atlanta easily, but you also have everything you need nearby.”
Homebuyers will find properties built from the 1950s to the modern day. They come in a plethora of architectural styles including ranch homes, split-levels and neo-traditional single-family homes and townhouses. There are condos that require no yard work and properties with more than a quarter-acre to mow. The average sales price hovers around $275,000. A two-bedroom condo could be found for $125,000, while a roomy five-bedroom might fetch $400,000.
Thirty percent of residents in Southwest DeKalb rent their homes. “It’s a heavy rental area,” says Octavia McNair, owner and broker of The Atlanta RE Boutique, who’s been selling homes in the area for more than 20 years. “There are a lot of people who buy and flip or buy and rent because the prices are more affordable.”
Residents have plenty of shopping and dining options along Flat Shoals Parkway, including a Publix and Kroger that are across the street from each other. Gutbusters promises the best breakfast and cheesesteaks in town. The Spot Sports Bar is the go-to spot for burgers and beer, while catching the game. It also hosts comedy and karaoke nights.
In addition, The Mall at Stonecrest is less than 10 miles east via Interstate 20 in Stonecrest. It has more than 120 stores and restaurants, including Macy’s and Dillard’s. “Stonecrest mall has been a staple in that area for years,” McNair says. For boutique shopping, residents can head 5 miles north to Avondale Estates. Its quaint main street lined with Tudor-style buildings offers gems like Garage Door Studio, which sells locally made art and jewelry.
Public school students may attend multiple schools including Rainbow Elementary, Chapel Hill Middle and Southwest DeKalb High. Part of the DeKalb County Schools system, the elementary and middle schools earn C-minus Niche grades, while the high schools scores a C. Home of the Panthers, the high school’s track and field team has won 12 state championships.
At Chapel Hill Park, on Lehigh Boulevard, locals can shoot hoops, play tennis, or spend the day fishing at Lehigh Lake. Fork Creek Mountain Park, on River Road, offers a playground, a community garden and a paved walking trail that runs alongside a pond.
Golfers enjoy putting around at Sugar Creek Golf and Tennis Club on Bouldercrest Road. The recently renovated county-owned club open is to the public and features an 18-hole golf course, 10 hard courts and four clay courts.
Both Interstate 20 and Interstate 285 run through the community. Interstate 20 runs east to west from Texas to South Carolina, while Interstate 285 is an Interstate that encircles Atlanta. “There’s great access to I-20, which makes it really easy to get to downtown Atlanta for work or entertainment,” McNair says. Residents can reach downtown with a 15-mile trip west on Interstate 20. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a 20-mile trip via Interstate 20 West and Interstate 85 South. The 90-bed Emory Hillandale Hospital is just east on DeKalb Medical Parkway.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Ellenwood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
42,986
Median Age
40
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,277
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$86,008
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
26.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
10/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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