If you have spent even a few minutes in Atlanta over the last decade or so, you have probably heard someone talk about the Atlanta BeltLine. Essentially, it is an old railway corridor that is in the process of becoming a series of multi-use trails that connect neighborhoods, parks and schools throughout the city. It will also lead to the creation to hundreds of acres of new parks. Some trails are finished; some are still under development. Either way, residents have already fallen in love with the project and what it offers the city.
Eastside Trail
The Eastside Trail runs from the edge of Atlanta’s famed Piedmont Park to the Inman Park and Old Fourth Ward neighborhoods. It runs along several other Intown neighborhoods, such as Virginia-Highland and Poncey-Highland, as well. It also passes destinations like the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, the Midtown Place Shopping Center, the Historic Fourth Ward Park and the Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park.
All of these east side neighborhoods are popular spots to live, and the BeltLine has helped to increase home values in many of those locations.
- Poncey-Highland
dates back to 1905 and was named for the intersection of Ponce de Leon and North Highland Avenues. You will find an assortment of historic bungalows, cottages, Craftsman-style homes and Tudor homes here, many of which have been renovated. The average home price is around $390,000. - Over the last couple of decades, the Old Fourth Ward has undergone a revitalization that has helped make it one of the most popular spots to live in the city. It is home to ample shopping, dining, and green spaces, and it is a quick commute into Downtown or Midtown for work. More affordable than many Intown neighborhoods, homes here average around $245,000.
- The already walkable Virginia-Highland is one of the city’s most sought-after residential areas. The historic streetcar neighborhood is famous for its bungalow-style homes, as well as its trendy independent shops and restaurants. The average home price is around $560,000.
- Inman Park is another historic streetcar suburb that dates back to 1889. The friendly, walkable community has its own neighborhood pool and playground, and it is home to some of the city’s most beautiful historic architecture, including Queen Anne, bungalow, foursquare and shotgun-style houses. The average home price is around $560,000.
Northside Trail
The completed part of the Northside Trail is a bit smaller than the Eastside, but it is definitely the most popular. Some say it also offers the most natural beauty. The trail runs between the Collier Hills and Ardmore Park neighborhoods and includes Tanyard Creek Park and parts of Atlanta Memorial Park. It also runs just behind Piedmont Hospital. It has helped make some sought-after Buckhead neighborhoods even more desirable.
- In Collier Hills you will find an assortment of 1940s-era cottages, traditional homes built throughout the 1970s and 1980s and new construction. It has been popular with Piedmont Hospital doctors and nurses since its inception in 1941. The average home price is around $675,000.
- The quaint Ardmore neighborhood is within walking distance of the shops, restaurants and Piedmont Hospital, and it hosts one of the city’s most popular playgrounds for young children. Home styles are similar to those in Collier Hills, with a mix of 1940s-era cottages ranging up to new construction. The average home price is around $660,000.
To learn more about homes and life along the Atlanta BeltLine, contact Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty at 404.237.5000.