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.”
Southwest Dekalb neighborhoods often consist of Ranch-style homes.
Southwest DeKalb’s curb appeal
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.”
Flat Shoals Parkway serves as a hub for shopping and dining
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.
Students are zoned to attend DeKalb County Schools
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.
Chapel Hill Park is the go-to spot for fishing
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.
Residents hop on Interstate 20 to get to downtown Atlanta
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.
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Parks in this Area
Gresham Park
Basketball
Football
Picnic Area
Glen Emerald Park
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Summergate Park
Bike Trails
Lake
Picnic Area
Bouldercrest Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Tennis
Fork Creek Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Chapel Hill Park
Lake
Trails
Playground
Constitution Lakes Park
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
20 min drive
Bus
Clevemont Rd & Clevemont Ct
Bus
Miller Rd & 2935
Bus
Wesley Chapel Rd & Riverwood Cir
Bus
Snapfinger Woods Dr & Treecrest Pkwy
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River Rd & 3796
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Snapfinger Rd & Tiffany Dr
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Wesley Chapel Rd & Snapfinger Woods Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southwest DeKalb
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southwest DeKalb Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest DeKalb, Ellenwood sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest DeKalb, Ellenwood over the last 12 months is $377,500, down 8% 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
82,607
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,885
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,290
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.9%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
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®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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