Ansley Park

Ansley Park is a collection of elegant homes on tree-lined streets surrounding Ansley Golf Club’s course. The historic neighborhood is located in Midtown Atlanta, in close proximity to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park and The High Museum. Homes in Ansley Park typically range from $500,000 up to over $3 million dollars.

Candler Park

East of Poncey Highland and west of Decatur and Lake Claire, lies the charming Candler Park. In the heart of the neighborhood, you will find a park with a public golf course, swimming pool, playground, tennis courts and sporting fields. The northern end of Candler Park joins up with The Path. Homes in Candler Park currently for sale range from  $350,000 up to over $850,000.

Inman Park

Historic Inman Park, next to Little Five Points, has some of Atlanta’s most wonderful homes. These homes typically range from the $500,000’s to over $1.5 million+. These houses were built in the 1800’s to 1920 and sit along side newer construction homes.

Lake Claire

Lake Claire is  east of Candler Park and West of Decatur, close to Little Five Points and Poncey Highlands. This neighborhood includes a  park within walking distance to Mary Lin elementary school. Homes in Lake Claire range from bungalows and cottages from $350,000 to new construction homes in the high $900,000 range.

Morningside

Morningside and it’s adjacent neighborhood, Lenox Park, offer dignified homes with impressive architecture on manicured lawns. Close to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Piedmont Park and The High Museum, between Piedmont Road and North Highland, Morningside homes range in the  price range from $500,000 to over $3 million.

Virginia Highland

Virginia Highland has a relaxed, cool vibe and is popular with young professionals and families. This is one of the best “walkability” neighborhoods in Atlanta. This neighborhood has a wide variety of choices for shopping, dining and nightlife all within a few blocks of each other. Here you’ll find charming cottages, bungalows and some new construction homes. Home prices in Virginia Highland  range from $500,000 to over $1,500,000.

Parks and Recreation

  • Ansley Golf Club – Ansley Golf Club, one of Georgia’s top 9-hole golf courses is located in beautiful Midtown Atlanta. This nine-hole golf course has been ranked in the top 5 nationally by Sports Illustrated in yearly surveys.
  • Alliance Theatre – Since 1968, the Alliance has served as Atlanta’s prominent theater, working within the local, national, and international communities to become one of the leading regional theaters in America.
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden – The Atlanta Botanical Garden is adjacent to Piedmont Park on Piedmont Avenue and has a large selection of year round events.
  • Atlanta Symphony – Established in 1945, with over 200 concerts annually at Atlanta Symphony Hall as well as around Georgia and around the world.
  • Fox Theatre – A landmark in Atlanta history, the Fabulous Fox Theatre opened in the 1920’s. It is home to Broadway plays, the Atlanta ballet, including The Nutcracker and international musical artists .
  • High Museum of Art – From its historical home on Peachtree Street to its current award-winning buildings the High Museum of Art in Atlanta is an amazing sight to behold.
  • New Highland Park – Construction is scheduled to begin soon on this new park at the corner of N. Highland and St. Charles Place.
  • Piedmont Park – With approximately 189 acres, Atlanta’s Piedmont Park is the city’s favorite in-town park for hosting a diverse variety of events and activities.
  • Piedmont Dog Park – Piedmont Dog Park is one of the few locations in metro Atlanta where dogs can run free. This special off-leash area, open since 2002, is one of the most popular destinations within Piedmont Park.

Transportation

MARTA –MARTA stands for Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. This is Atlanta’s public transportation system, including subways and buses, serving the city of Atlanta and Fulton and Dekalb counties.

Schools

Midtown Atlanta offers outstanding academic options for children of all ages. In addition to the following list, you can find out more information about metro Atlanta schools at Great Schools.

Preschools

Public Schools

  • Morningside Elementary – 1053 East Rock Springs Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30306.  (404) 802-8950. It is located in the Morningside community and currently serves the neighborhoods of Morningside, Lenox Park, Sherwood Forest, Piedmont Heights, and Ansley Park.  To check the attendance zone for a particular address, please contact the school office at 404-853-4024 or call APS Facilities Services Department at 404-802-3731.
  • Mary Lin Elementary – 586 Candler Park Drive NE, Atlanta, GA  30307. (404) 802-8850. Mary Lin is located in Candler Park and serves approximately 500 students in Kindergarten through 5th grades in the Candler Park, Inman Park, Lake Claire, Poncey Highlands, and Druid Hills communities
  • Springdale Park Elementary – 1246 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306. (404) 802-6050. Also known as SPARK, this beautiful new LEED certified school was built to accommodate the growing number of students from the Virginia Highlands area.

Private Schools

  • The Children’s School – 345 Tenth Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. 384 students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
  • Cliff Valley School – 2426 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30329.  164 students is grades PreK through 5th grade.
  • The Paideia School – 1509 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307. (404) 377-3491. The Paideia School is coed and non-denominational, serving students in grades PreK-12.