Kirkwood
Kirkwood Atlanta Real EstateOn the east side of Atlanta real estate, the historic streetcar suburb of Kirkwood offers in town living and a strong sense of community. Designed by architect Will Saunders, the DeKalb County community features beautiful historic homes and mature trees. The walkable neighborhood welcomes the trendy and hip.
Kirkwood’s central location is convenient to downtown Atlanta and Emory University as well as the Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. It is bordered by DeKalb Avenue on the north, 1st Avenue on the east, Memorial Drive and Interstate 20 on the south, and Montgomery Street on the west. Two MARTA stations provide great transportation options.
Community Info
Neighborhood Overview
Most of the architecture in Kirkwood showcases traditional Victorian and Craftsman Bungalow styles with a few contemporary homes and lofts. Home styles lend down-to-earth functionality and simplicity. The Median Home Price in the affordable neighborhood is under $250,000.
Newer homes tend to happily blend into the historic streetscapes, helping to maintain the rich heritage of Atlanta. Today, small enclaves have been filling in the community. Hawthorne Park is one of these projects that offer modern homes with a vintage appeal.
Neighborhood Amenities
Downtown Kirkland offers small-town amenities including a post office, fire station, police precinct, and public library. Shopping, dining, and professional offices share the downtown buzz. Local businesses and events in Kirkwood are represented by an organization.
Kirkwood Neighborhood Organization (KNO) established the Kirkwood Historic District, the largest in the state of Georgia. KNO organizes special events and represents the neighborhood to the larger community. Community events fill the calendar. Signature events include Kirkwood Spring Fling Festival and Tour of Homes, Kirkwood Wine Stroll, Kirkwood Family Find, Kirkwood Home for the Holidays and the annual B*ATL event. It commemorates the Battle of Atlanta with a gala dinner, reenactments, and family activities.
Five of Atlanta’s public parks and the Eastside Greenway prompt numerous outdoor activities. In addition, the PATH created from the old trolley line crosses town. Park facilities include recreation centers, ballfields and special features. The Urban Treehouse, Kirkwood Urban Forest, and Community Garden bring nature into the inner city.
Neighborhood History
Kirkwood was named after prominent landowners in the area, the Kirkpatrick, Dunwoody, and Clay families. They grew crops and operated dairy farms and benefited from the streetcar system. During the 1870s, some beautiful suburban villas sprang up and in 1899 the city Incorporated. The former Kirkwood School, now filled with loft homes stands in its classic design. Five historic markers pertain to the Battle of Atlanta, which began in Kirkwood.
Neighborhood Schools
Residents are served by Atlanta Public Schools. The district operates Fred A. Toomer Elementary School, Charles Drew Charter School, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, and Maynard H. Jackson High School.
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Your Kirkwood Atlanta Neighborhood Expert
Please contact Butch Whitfield, Harry Norman Realtors, at 770.630.6668 or 404.897.5558 for more information about Atlanta real estate in Kirkwood.