Old Fourth Ward
Old Fourth Ward/O4WReal estate in Old Fourth Ward features an exceptional intown location immediately east of Downtown Atlanta. The popularity of urban lifestyles is creating influx of residents into new and old Atlanta homes in O4W. Old Fourth Ward is famous as Dr. Martin Luther King’s childhood home. A revitalization of the once-favorite Atlanta neighborhood, including the Boulevard, is currently in full swing.
Old Fourth Ward is bounded by Downtown Atlanta, I 75, and Piedmont Ave on the west; the East Beltline and Inman Park on the east; Midtown and Ponce de Leon Avenue on the north; and the MARTA Green Line, Cabbagetown, and Grants Park on the south. The neighborhood is in Fulton County and is served by MARTA trains and buses.
Community Info
Details – Old Fourth Ward Properties
Architecture varies. Single-family homes are concentrated in the southeastern area, most especially Sweet Auburn. Otherwise, single-family homes – Shotgun houses, Craftsman bungalows, Victorian homes – nestle in between apartments and condos. Condo complexes and apartments sit along the BeltLine, Ponce de Leon Avenue, North Avenue, and Highland Avenue. Prices for single-family homes range from $350,000-$1 million. Prices for condos and townhomes begin in the $100,000s
O4W Activities and Attractions
What makes O4W tick? Folks the unique shops and restaurants at Ponce City Market and many ask about the Atlanta streetcar. Among other interesting spots, visitors come to see the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jackson Street Bridge, DuPre Excelsior Mill, Church of the Living Room, and Atlanta Civic Center in Old Fourth Ward. And they come out for interesting traditions like the Epic Southern Brunch.
Convenient homes near recreational facilities and employment bring together the best of both worlds. BeltLine Eastside Trail and the park and trail at Freedom Parkway are a couple popular options. Residents also relax in Central Park, Historic Fourth Ward Park, Renaissance Park and Dog Park, and Selena Butler Park.
Historic Cultural Notes
Socioeconomically diverse, the O4W neighborhood is one of the oldest sections of Atlanta. The homes on the western side of the neighborhood are about 150 years old. Once home to wealthy business people, then razzed by fire, drugs in “Buttermilk Bottom”, urban renewal, and freeway construction, Old Fourth Ward is finally gaining the attention it needs.
Developers are working hard to accommodate the growing population of over 10,000 residents. To help, several community organizations bolster the community. They post special events like Georgia Marathon, Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival, and Sweet Auburn Springfest. Organizations include Fourth Ward Alliance, Fourth Ward Neighbors, Fourth Ward West, and others.
Neighborhood Schools
Atlanta Public Schools serve the students living in Old Fourth Ward.
Recent Old Fourth Ward Listings
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Your 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 the O4W.