Oakhurst
Oakhurst Atlanta Homes for SaleOakhurst Atlanta homes for sale offer classic beauty and a sense of place only 6 miles from downtown. The historic village sits along East Lake Avenue in southwest Decatur. Contemporary new builds complement the collection of century-old homes along tree-lined streets. While it was developed as a streetcar suburb of Atlanta, today the popular enclave melds with the metro lifestyle. Oakhurst homes for sale are also within walking distance to MARTA and other public transportation.
Vibrant and diverse, the Oakhurst community boasts a strong neighborhood association, lovely parks, a community garden, eclectic businesses and restaurants, and reputable schools. Boundaries roughly run along Candler Drive on the east, Pharr Road on the south, Second Avenue on the west, and College Avenue on the north.
Community Info
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Although a variety of modern architectural styles have appeared in the past decade, the Craftsman bungalows, Prairie and four-square designs that were popular in the early 1900s remain dominant. Homes vary in size. One- and two-story homes feature 3-6 bedrooms, 1-5 baths, and 2000-5000 square feet of living area. Prices for Oakhurst Atlanta homes for sale begin in the $400,000s and approach $1.5 million.
The attractive warehouse near a and listening to her and I can get the turn off to read the whole thing is controller the cursor is DeKalb County real estate features lots ranging from approximately 0.2 acres to 0.5 acres. Level and hilly terrain sporting mature trees and lush landscaping envelop the homes. With few vacant lots, buyers may choose to replace older homes with modern counterparts.
Neighborhood Activities
The walkable neighborhood features sidewalks and street lights, parks and playgrounds, and a swimming pool. Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (ONA) provides many ways for community members to volunteer. Membership ranges from a modest $10 to $50 per year.
Throughout the year, ONA puts on family friendly fundraising events to benefit Oakhurst Village projects and local non-profits. Residents and visitors come out for the Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival, 5K Arts Run/Walk, BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival, Earth Day and Bee Festival, Jazz Nights, Wine Crawl, the MLK Jr. Service Project, the Mardi Gras parade, block parties, holiday celebrations, and more.
Neighborhood History
Founded in 1910, Oakhurst has been welcoming everyone to join in “Putting Down Roots Together.” History tells of the North Decatur trolley line built by Atlanta City Street Railway Company in 1892. It crossed the South Decatur trolley line in the center of Oakhurst business district at East Lake Drive, Oakview Road, and Mead Road. The community incorporated early in the 1900s, then development occurred in spurts. Decatur annexed Oakhurst by 1916.
Neighborhood Schools
Students attend City Schools of Decatur at Winnona Park or Oakhurst Elementary School, Renfroe Middle School, 4/5 Academy, and Decatur High School. The Waldorf School of Atlanta and Friends School of Atlanta, and several colleges and universities, are close by.
Oakhurst Directions
From Midtown Atlanta, go east on Ponce De Leon, and turn either way on East Lake Drive.
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Your Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst.