Decatur
An Intown suburb of AtlantaLooking for the best Decatur GA homes for sale? There is so much to love about historic Decatur Georgia. Homebuyers find more affordable Decatur GA homes for sale a few miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta. Seat of DeKalb County, the convenient Atlanta suburb retains and artsy small-town atmosphere with many resources. Home to 22,000, Decatur is experiencing a wave of interest in the increasingly popular urban lifestyle.
Founded in 1822, Decatur predates Atlanta. It is known for its unique historic structures. Located the intersection of two Native American trails, the mixed-use community carries on as a hub of commerce and transportation. Three MARTA stations serve Decatur within its 4.2 square mile boundaries.
Community Info
Real Estate Overview
Let’s get to some details about Decatur homes and neighborhoods. A drive through Decatur reveals a complementary array of single family homes, townhomes, rowhouses, and loft designs. New construction takes classic architecture to new dimensions and upgrades. New homes in historic districts blend seamlessly into the streetscape. New townhome enclaves such as Townsend at Decatur at the Square feature luxury appointments in walkable areas. Prices for new construction range from the high $400,000s to $1.5 million.
Desirable single family homes and estates built during the 1900s incorporate some of the gorgeous Georgia landscaping and storybook beauty. The majority come with price tags ranging from $500,000 to $900,000.
At lower price points, homebuyers find quite a selection of older modest ranch-style homes on large lots. Older condos and townhomes add to the choices for Decatur real estate. Starter home prices begin in the $100,000s.
Neighborhood Overview
Decatur City Map
Locals referred to numerous districts, subdivisions, and areas within the city. Older historic homes may be found in Downtown Decatur and in the five historic districts: Agnes Scott College, Great Lakes and Clairemont, Ponce de Leon Court, Winnona Park, and MAK.
Additional neighborhoods include Adair Park, Chelsea Heights, Clairemont Gateway, Decatur Heights, College Heights, EverGreen Forest, Glennwood Estates, Lenox Place, Midway Woods, Oakhurst, Parkwood, Ponce de Leon Heights, Ridgeland Park, Sycamore Street, and Westchester Hills.
City Activities
Well-known eateries and pubs have been bringing visitors and tourists to Decatur for decades. It was named one of the South’s “Tastiest Towns” in 2012 and “Atlanta’s gastronomic equivalent of Berkeley or Brooklyn” in 2016. Several more restaurants parlors and bakeries have gained national attention. The Decatur Craft Beer Festival highlights award-winning breweries.
Other festivals include the Decatur Arts Festival, Decatur Stirs, Decatur Beach Party, Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival, Decatur Book Festival, Decatur Maker Faire, and Decatur Wine Festival. Music concerts and venues, art walks in public art, parades and races fill in the calendar throughout the year.
City History
Decatur predates Atlanta as it was Founded in 1822. It is known for its unique historic structures. Located the intersection of two Native American trails, the mixed-use community carries on as a hub of commerce and transportation. Three MARTA stations serve Decatur within its 4.2 square mile boundaries.
Area Schools
Map of Decatur Schools
Decatur City School District serves students within the city limits and DeKalb County School District serves the unincorporated areas. Schools include: Decatur High School, Renfro Middle School, 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue, Glenwood Elementary, Claremont Elementary, Oakhurst Elementary, Westchester Elementary, when Noah Park Elementary, and College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center. The county operates the William Bradley Bryant Center as well.
Colleges and universities include Agnes Scott College, Columbia Theological Seminary, Emory University, Georgia State University’s Perimeter College, and Devry University.
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