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Perimeter Center

Perimeter Center

$381,518 Average Value
$268 Average Price per Sq Ft
47 Homes For Sale

Perimeter City residents enjoy convenience of master-planned business district

Perimeter Center is known as an edge city, a large suburban hub of business and retail. The area – north of Atlanta – grew in the 1970s, after a population shift to the suburbs and the construction of Interstate 285 led to a development boom on what was formerly farmland. The master-planned business district centers around Perimeter Mall and includes multiple high-rise office and residential buildings. It is named for I-285, which circles Atlanta and is known as “The Perimeter.” Tiffany Boazman, associate broker with 14th & Luxe Realty, says the area is popular because it has so many amenities. “Whether you need to go to the hospital or you need to go shopping or you want to go to a restaurant or you want to go to the park or you want to take in a local event," Boazman says, "I think it’s the convenience of everything being pretty much right there."The community straddles three cities: Sandy Springs, Brookhaven and Dunwoody. The southeastern part of the neighborhood houses a large medical district, nicknamed “Pill Hill," which includes Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, one of the region’s leading hospitals.

Shopping and dining at Perimeter Mall and surrounding areas

The district is full of retail options, including Target, Best Buy and Barnes & Noble. Perimeter Mall is anchored by Nordstrom, Dillard’s and Macy’s. Two Publix grocery stores can be found within the community, as well as a Costco Wholesale. Whole Foods Market is just west of the neighborhood along Hammond Drive. A mix of chain and locally owned restaurants can also be found in and near Perimeter Center, including Rush Bowls, a popular acai bowl shop. Battle & Brew is also highly popular and is about 2 miles west on Roswell Road. “You can eat burgers, of course, and play video games,” says Boazman. “You can play board games there. I thought that was really neat.”

Townhomes and condos along the edges of the neighborhood

Residential properties, mostly condos and townhomes, lie along the edges of the district. The median price is $390,000, lower than Atlanta’s median price of about $420,000. High-rise condo buildings often have concierge services and fitness centers. Many townhomes are located within gated communities. Sizes range from 1-bedroom condos just under 500 square feet to 5-bedroom townhomes over 3,000 square feet.

Students zoned for DeKalb or Fulton schools

Perimeter Center lies within two counties, and children living in the area are served by two school districts. Those living in the eastern portion of the area are zoned for DeKalb County Schools. The district has a B-minus rating on Niche. Children living on the west side of the neighborhood are zoned for Fulton County Schools, which has an A on Niche.

Splash pad, playgrounds and sports fields at area parks

Perimeter Center residents enjoy Sandy Springs’ Hammond Park, which has a playground, tennis and basketball courts, a sports field and a gymnastics center. Murphey Candler Park, Brookhaven’s largest park, is also nearby. It includes a pool, lake and walking trails. On the Dunwoody side, Two Bridges Park has a playground, exercise equipment and a splash pad.

A community built around the junction of I-285 and Georgia 400

Perimeter Center’s creation is due in part to the building of I-285 and the expansion of Georgia State Route 400. The district is centered around the junction where the highways meet, simplifying commutes into downtown Atlanta. Hammond Drive and Abernathy Road lead to the heart of Sandy Springs, and Mt Vernon Road goes northeast into Dunwoody. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority—or MARTA—buses serve the area.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

36 min drive

Subway

Sandy Springs Station

Subway

Medical Center

Subway

Dunwoody

Bus

Peachtree Dunwoody Rd & Hollis Cobb Cir

Bus

Perimeter Ctr E & 50

Bus

Perimeter Center & Perimeter Center Pkwy

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Hammond Dr NE & Concourse Pkwy

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Peachtree Dunwoody Rd & Johnson Ferry Rd

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Ashford Dunwoody Rd & Ashford Pky

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Johnson Ferry Rd & Johnson Ferry Pkwy

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Perimeter Center US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,425
Number of Homes for Sale
47
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
2.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,800
Below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,503
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,334
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
789
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,306

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
12,642
Median Age
37
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$96,569
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$124,510

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
76.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Very friendly

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Moderately friendly

Transit Score®

70 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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