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Roswell Historic District

Roswell Historic District

Neighborhood in Roswell, Georgia

Fulton County 30075

$639,176 Average Value
$310 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 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.”

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Steve Boyce

    Steve Boyce

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    Boyce Real Estate Group, LLC.

    (678) 866-0665

    73 Total Sales

    1 in Roswell Historic District

    $480,000 Price

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  • Bonneau Ansley

    Bonneau Ansley

    Responds Quickly

    Ansley RE | Christie's Int'l RE

    (888) 864-5115

    459 Total Sales

    6 in Roswell Historic District

    $850K - $1.6M Price Range

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  • WANDA STEWART

    WANDA STEWART

    Harry Norman Realtors

    (470) 518-5930

    37 Total Sales

    1 in Roswell Historic District

    $355,000 Price

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  • Laurie Rogers

    Laurie Rogers

    Virtual Properties Realty.com

    (877) 629-9394

    98 Total Sales

    1 in Roswell Historic District

    $1,290,000 Price

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  • Shannon Wormley

    Shannon Wormley

    Keller Williams Realty Hoover

    (205) 784-2456

    119 Total Sales

    1 in Roswell Historic District

    $625,000 Price

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  • Renee Duncan

    Renee Duncan

    Prestige Realty Services

    (888) 605-4560

    100 Total Sales

    1 in Roswell Historic District

    $225,000 Price

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Schools

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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

Bus

Atlanta St & Warm Springs Cir

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Atlanta St & Jones Dr

Bus

Atlanta St & Chattahoochee Cir

Bus

Alpharetta St & Elizabeth Way

Bus

Atlanta St & Hill St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Roswell Historic District US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Roswell Historic District Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Roswell Historic District, Roswell sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Roswell Historic District, Roswell over the last 12 months is $644,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$679,000
Median Sale Price
$644,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,685,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$834,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$263,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
109
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$310

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
857
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,442
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,546
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,244
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,151
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 22
    12 - 4pm

    3330 Overland Dr, Roswell, GA 30075

    $749,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,414 Sq Ft
    • 3330 Overland Dr
    • New 14 days ago

    Elevated Living with Unmatched Views in the Heart of Historic Roswell!Perched above Vickery Creek and framed by the protected woodlands of the Chattahoochee National Forest, this impeccably maintained condo offers million-dollar panoramic views—without the million-dollar price tag. Located in the exclusive Roswell Creekside community, just over the Sandy Springs border and less than 15 minutes to

    Bonnie Kelm, M. Ed. Century 21 Connect Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

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®

23 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

26 / 100
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