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Roswell Historic District

Roswell Historic District

$640,446 Average Value
$285 Average Price per Sq Ft
14 Homes For Sale

Living in the Roswell Historic District

The first building to rise in Roswell was the cotton mill in 1839. At the time, it was the largest cotton-processing plant in North Georgia. Today, it sits as a reminder in the Roswell Historic District of the city's past, giving visitors a glimpse at what life was like during the Antebellum period. Life downtown today is very different. But with local shops and restaurants, a 100-acre park, high walkability, easy access to the Chattahoochee River and historical landmarks dating back to the 1800s, the Roswell Historic District remains the city’s defining feature. “It’s a very unique community in the Metro Atlanta area,” Harry Norman Realtor Katie Belew says. “The arts are very important, and the nature trails, parks and local shops all create a welcoming village atmosphere.”

The Roswell Town Square is in the heart of Roswell neighborhood in the state of Georgia.
The Roswell Town Square is in the heart of Roswell neighborhood in the state of Georgia.
Roswell's historic building add to the area's charm.
Roswell's historic building add to the area's charm.
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Brownstones and townhomes along Atlanta Street

Luxury single-family homes make up the majority of local real estate, with brownstones and brick townhomes being the primary architectural styles. “Values have skyrocketed,” Belew says. “You might be paying $700,000 just for the lots in that area.” Most traditional and craftsman-style houses can be found in gated communities on the southern end between $700,000 and $900,000, while some larger properties with resort-style bathrooms, walk-in closets and private balconies sit on the northern end between $1-2 million. A few historic houses costing between $2-2.5 million have been carefully maintained since 1913.

One of the many historic homes that line the streets of Roswell.
One of the many historic homes that line the streets of Roswell.
Some residents of Roswell have opted for townhomes as their choice of home style.
Some residents of Roswell have opted for townhomes as their choice of home style.
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Natural and historical attractions by the Chattahoochee River

The Roswell Historic District is conveniently located next to multiple parks and playgrounds. The biggest of these is Vickery Creek Park, a 100-acre natural reserve with a creek and scenic trails, as well as the old machine shop and a 30-foot dam and waterfall. Old Greek Revival plantation houses that were originally built in the 1840s are free and open to the public by Roswell Town Square, and people can often be found rowing or floating on the Chattahoochee River to the south. “There’s a riverwalk that the city has invested in that’s a really great amenity,” Belew says. “They’re very proud of their parks.”

The Roswell Town Square was built in 1839 and the center fountain honors the founding families.
The Roswell Town Square was built in 1839 and the center fountain honors the founding families.
You'll find many parks and trails along the Chattahoochee River nearby.
You'll find many parks and trails along the Chattahoochee River nearby.
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Award-winning eats around Canton Street

Most of the downtown shopping and dining sits by Canton Street to the north. There are more than 30 restaurants ranging across all types of cuisines, from Mexican and Mediterranean to Japanese and even Persian. A few local favorites include Table & Main, a Southern kitchen whose fried chicken was named Diners’ Choice by OpenTable, and Little Alley Steak, which was named among the 100 best steakhouses in America by “Forbes” magazine. Local pubs and breweries also serve craft beer and specialty cocktails, with the 1920 Tavern bringing a speakeasy ambiance into the mix. There’s also a European market and Italian delicatessen at The Savory Gourmet, as well as a local farmer’s market held at city hall on Saturday mornings.

Residents in Roswell often go to Canton Street for many shops and restaurants.
Residents in Roswell often go to Canton Street for many shops and restaurants.
Canton Street in Roswell is filled with different restaurants and stores for residents to enjoy.
Canton Street in Roswell is filled with different restaurants and stores for residents to enjoy.
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A festival for every season

The Roswell Historic District keeps its calendar busy all year long. In the spring, the community celebrates Black history and culture through the month-long Roswell Roots Festival, while participants get to enjoy and vote on their favorite local beverages at the Summer Sippin’ contest. The fall is the busiest season with local events including car shows, wine tastings and an Irish festival. In the winter, a Christkindlmarket comes to Bulloch Hall that lasts until Dec. 23.

Christkindlmarket Roswell is a charming German-style Christmas market that features an array of festive vendors offering handcrafted gifts, traditional holiday treats, and unique ornaments.
Christkindlmarket Roswell is a charming German-style Christmas market that features an array of festive vendors offering handcrafted gifts, traditional holiday treats, and unique ornaments.
You can catch up with old friends at the Roswell Wine Festival.
You can catch up with old friends at the Roswell Wine Festival.
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A-rated education by Fulton County Schools

The historic district is zoned for both the Roswell North and Vickery Mill Elementary Schools, which earned an A and B respectively on Niche. Crabapple Middle School is a National School of Excellence that was also rated an A on Niche. Roswell High School has been serving the community since its incorporation in 1854 and also earned an A. The historic district also has a couple of preschools between Pine Grove Academy and Seeds of Wonder Journey School.

Roswell North Elementary School serves students living in and near the Roswell neighborhood.
Roswell North Elementary School serves students living in and near the Roswell neighborhood.
The Vickery Mill Elementary School in Roswell serves students from PreK through 5th grade.
The Vickery Mill Elementary School in Roswell serves students from PreK through 5th grade.
Crabapple Middle School serves students living in the Roswell neighborhood.
Crabapple Middle School serves students living in the Roswell neighborhood.
Roswell High School is creating a positive and safe learning environment for their students.
Roswell High School is creating a positive and safe learning environment for their students.
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The Roswell Route and the Georgia 400

Downtown Roswell is centrally located between two state roads that can take residents 20 miles away to Atlanta and Marietta. “That section of Roswell has a lot of appeal because of easy access to the Georgia 400, which is a major corridor going into the city,” Belew says. Multiple bus stops along Atlanta Street can take residents 7 miles south to the North Springs Station, which has red rail lines that run 30 miles south to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The closest 24-hour urgent care is 4 miles northeast at the Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

46 min drive

Bus

Atlanta St & King St

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Atlanta St & 426

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Atlanta St & Warm Springs Cir

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Atlanta St & Jones Dr

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Atlanta St & Chattahoochee Cir

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Alpharetta St & Elizabeth Way

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Atlanta St & Hill St

Roswell Historic District Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$649,000
Median Sale Price
$625,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$560,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$845,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$267,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
99
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$285

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
864
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1997
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,464
Above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,557
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,246
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,149
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

Open Houses

  • Thursday, Sep 18
    5 - 8pm

    410 Canton Walk, Roswell, GA 30075

    $825,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,277 Sq Ft
    • 410 Canton Walk
    • New 13 days ago

    Walkable lifestyle in the heart of downtown Historic Roswell! Gorgeous brownstone just steps off Canton Street in gated Providence. Move-in ready with fresh paint, durable flooring and an easy-living layout. Main level features an open floor plan that allows light fill the entire space. Family room is divided from the dining space by a two-sided fireplace. Kitchen features a center island, gas

    JUNE ERICKSON HomeSmart

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  • Sunday, Sep 21
    12 - 4pm

    3330 Overland Dr, Roswell, GA 30075

    $714,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,414 Sq Ft
    • 3330 Overland Dr

    Roswell’s Best View Comes with a GuaranteeNothing can ever be built to block it, not now, not ever.A 38’ x 9’ terrace that functions as a second living room in the sky. Fits a dining table of ten (or can house twenty friends on a summer night). One sunny corner doubles as your vitamin D station. Beyond the guardrail, Vickery Creek winds through the Chattahoochee National Forest,

    Bonnie Kelm, M. Ed. Century 21 Connect Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,758
Median Age
44
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$103,345
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,707

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
59.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.6%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

25 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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