Garden Hills has some of the most attractive and historic homes in the Atlanta.   The homes in Garden Hills feature a collection of Craftsman bungalows as well as spacious Georgian, Spanish Revival, and Tudor mansions, in addition to less sizable but still spacious ranch style homes.    Builders are still attracted by the convenient location between Peachtree and Piedmont Road and close to downtown Atlanta.   New homes in Garden Hills tend to run in the $700,000 range, although many listings below and above this price point are active.    Atlanta designated the area a historical district in 1987.

Garden Hills is a neighborhood renowned for winding roads lined with mature trees.    It is often referred to as an urban forest because of the abundance of trees in a setting so close to downtown.    There are numerous parks, several of which include pools and other recreational amenities.   Even the traffic islands are lushly landscaped  and residents enjoy many sites for shopping and dining.    The hustle and bustle of the city is just a short distance away from homes in Garden hills, but can seem a world away in this bucolic locale.

 Phillips McDuffie, an Atlanta lawyer, founded Garden Hills in 1925.    He sought to create a subdivision based around a community center and park with a pool.    His aim was to have all the homes in Garden Hills set along streets lined with trees to give the entire neighborhood the feel of being a well-kept garden.    The homes in Garden Hills developed incrementally in three sections.    The first was the Country Club portion that contained the pool and community center around North Hills Drive and Rumson Road.    The next area developed was the Peachtree portion between Rumson and Peachtree Road with the Brentwood Section along Piedmont Road to North Hills Drive as the last.

 Garden Hills has three sizable, named parks:  Sunnybrook, Alexander, and Frankie Allen.    The last features playing fields, tennis courts, and facilities for barbequing.    Residents here are right to feel pampered.    Granite markers are employed throughout the neighborhood to note structures of historical significance.   The Garden Hills pool is a gathering point for area events.

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Just a little south of Ponce de Leon, east of downtown Atlanta but still west of Decatur lies one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods, Candler Park.   Candler Park is a beautiful neighborhood and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.   This neighborhood highlights gorgeous bungalow homes, beautiful parks and a vibrant business district.    Many of the homes in Candler Park have been remodeled, and they add to the true beauty of this neighborhood.    Candler Park offers residents the unique opportunity -   life here will remind you of what many neighborhoods have lost – a true sense of community.   It also offers easy access to almost all of their needs.   Everything you want is nearby.

The business district is located along McLendon Avenue and DeKalb Avenue and is known for its eclectic establishments.    Many different types of business are located there, including great restaurants, markets that sell a wine for every palate, and a dance studio.     There is even a MARTA station nearby.    That’s how you make and keep a community, when the residents lives revolve around their immediate area it breeds familiarity.   People here know their neighbors and they socialize together.

The homes in Candler Park surround the large park by the same name.   The park has something for everyone: swimming pools, a public golf course, a playground, picnic areas and tennis courts.    Candler Park is not the only park located in this neighborhood, but it is the largest.    Residents can also visit Goldsboro Park, Freedom Park and Iverson Park.

Those who live in homes in Candler Park are a part of the City of Atlanta school district.    Elementary school students can attend Mary Lin Elementary.    Inman Middle School and Grady High School also serve the Candler Park area.    Several private schools are in the vicinity as well.

The Neighborhood Organization for the homes in Candler Park plans many activities for the residents.    There is a free movie night on Friday nights during the spring and fall seasons.    The movies begin at dusk, and every movie is family friendly.    Candler Park provides its residents with a quiet escape from the noise of the big city.

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The Emory / Druid Hills  area lies on the east side of metro Atlanta in DeKalb County and is comprised of the Emory University area, the CDC complex and several smaller areas to the north.   It is also known as Toco Hills, Briarcliff and North Druid Woods.

The neighborhood is close to midtown Atlanta and is re-developing across the entire area.   Homes in the neighborhood are generally pricier than other areas of Atlanta and represent an attractive series of communities.   DeKalb History Center in nearby Decatur also provides a variety of resources available to DeKalb residents.

Several homeowners associations exist in the area, each of which has a program of events and community issues that they promote.   North Druid Woods, Woodland Hills, Merry Hills, the Lindbergh-La Vista Corridor Coalition, LaVista Park Civic Association and Clairmont Heights Civic Association each represent a portion of the community and all are active in civic issues.

Emory University, now 175 years old, has been at the heart of the neighborhood since it moved to DeKalb County in 1915.   The University is considered a premier academic institution with over 15,000 students.   Like any university and the surrounding town, the school has a significant impact on the surrounding residents and their activities.   Intercollegiate sporting events are available for local residents to attend.   The Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts hosts professional and student performances throughout the year.   Lullwater Park is over 100 undeveloped acres where automobiles are not allowed.   It has hiking trails and other outdoor facilities available to local residents.   In general, the University is a significant resource for those living in the Emory neighborhood.

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Schools in the neighborhood include Briar Vista Elementary, Shamrock Middle, and Druid Hills High, operated by the DeKalb County public school system, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary School, operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta.   Other private schools include the Cliff Valley School, a private elementary school, and the Intown Community School.

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Morningside, located in the north of Atlanta, is a warm and friendly neighborhood surrounded by natural beauty.   It is an elegant neighborhood and homes in Morningside  are characterized by beauty and tranquility.  Most of the houses have been completely renovated so they have modern amenities and upgrades, but they still maintain the original architectural features and historic character.

Homes in Morningside are right by a forest reserve, which is perfect for cycling off-road, taking a walk, or jogging.  Life in this neighborhood is calm with the Morningside Security Patrol guaranteeing security for all homes in Morningside.

Homes in Morningside are in proximity to amenities that satisfy the needs of its residents.   The Morningside Recreation Center provides indoor and outdoor sports facilities, an arts and crafts room, a kitchen, and recreational classes for which residents can receive discounts.   The city offers good public schools such as Morningside Elementary School, Inman Middle School, and Grady High School.   Their good reputation motivates people buy homes in Morningside just to be able to send their kids to those schools.   It is a great place for children who can grow up in a walkable neighborhood surrounded by nature and tranquility. For those looking for entertainment options, Morningside’s location is perfect to take full advantage of the many events and festivals in Atlanta throughout the year such as the Piedmont Park Summer Arts & Crafts Festival and the Atlanta Jazz Festival.

Everybody that comes looking for homes in Morningside or even only visits the area is impressed with the strong sense of community of this neighborhood.   It makes this neighborhood a high-quality location and definitely adds a lot of value to the neighborhood.    Doubtlessly, such a united community offers the right environment for families seeking a peaceful residency with easy access to the downtown area of Atlanta.

Neighborhoods surrounding Morningside are:

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 As one of the premier areas of Atlanta, the Druid Hills neighborhood offers avenues that wind through parks and immaculately landscaped properties located near both Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control.   The renowned landscape architect of Central Park and the Biltmore Estate, Fredrick Olmstead outlined vision for this neighborhood, which started to take shape in the early 20^th century.   Through the diligent work of the Druid Hills neighborhood civic association and historic preservation society, the elegant lines of the park like setting of this neighborhood are preserved for the 21^st century residents of this area.   For those considering purchasing a home in this area, walking tours offer a wonderful glimpse of the lifestyle people of the Druid Hills neighborhood enjoy.

Homes in the Druid Hills neighborhood include historic mansions and estates as well as modest bungalows with mature garden and landscaping.   Additionally, there are new townhomes and single family residences under construction.   These new homes blend in with the historic architecture of the area while offering modern amenities and upgrades desired by many prospective homeowners.   This part of Atlanta has some of the best public and private schools in the area.   For leisure and recreation, the Druid Hills neighborhood is home to several parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue as well as Fernbank Forest and Freedom Park.

There has been a slight upward trend in home prices in the Druid Hills recently.  The average listing price at the end of February 2012 was $344,949 and a median sales price of $400,000.   Townhomes start in the $100,000s, with some currently under construction listed in the $200,000.   Bungalows and other single-family homes in the Druid Hills neighborhood start in the $200,000.   Historic mansions and luxurious estate homes start at around one million dollars.   The variety of styles and price points in the Druid Hills neighborhood make its distinctive natural beauty accessible to most prospective home buyers.

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Sandy Springs, GA, just north of Atlanta is one of the state’s most affluent suburbs, on par with its neighboring city, Dunwoody.   The newly minted city has all that could be asked for in a suburb.    Along with friendly people, great neighborhoods and schools, and an array of parks, trails and recreation outlets, Sandy Springs has a healthy, well-established business economy.    Such well rounded areas are rare in the best of times but almost unheard of  in these times.    This allows Sandy Springs to plan and complete improvement projects that add to everything that is good about the city.

Sandy Springs is well maintained, with regular upgrades in several sectors to keep up with the burgeoning population, along with preserving the quality of local facilities and services.   These include storm water infrastructure, transportation organization and planning, construction projects, and maintaining traffic control with new traffic lights, roadways and other various upgrades.

Sandy Springs also boasts numerous recreational facilities, which accommodate an array of activities.    The Big Trees Forest Preserve is one of the area’s largest landmarks, featuring over 1½ miles of walkways and paths to explore.    There is also Hammond Park and the Sandy Springs Tennis Center, which has been widely renowned as one of the state’s finest courts.    Sandy Springs puts forth a major effort to make the city a real community with a wide variety of specialized activities for all ages and many youth sport events to discover.

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Decatur is a charming city where residents can enjoy the peace and quiet of suburban living but at the same time be in close proximity to the downtown business districts of Atlanta.   Homes in Decatur are attractive thanks to its walkable neighborhoods, the best-rated public school district in the area and many recreational and leisure activities as well as seasonal festivals.

Parks, restaurants, and schools can be reached by foot from all homes in Decatur.   Private schools in Decatur, such as the Friends School of Atlanta and the School of the Oaks have a great reputation.   Those opting for public schools will not be disappointed as the public schools are considered some of the best ones in the area.   Post-secondary schools such as Agnes Scott College are not far from homes in Decatur.

Homes in Decatur are surrounded by green parks such as the Adair Park, the Cooper Park, the Decatur Square, the Ebster Park, the Glenlake Park, the Harmony Park, the McCoy Park, the Oakhurst Dog Park, and the Oakhurst Park.   A variety of facilities such as skate parks, playgrounds for kids, a community garden, swimming pools, areas for dogs and ball fields will suit different preferences for leisure.   People opting for homes in Decatur can benefit from the well-developed public transportation network that provides buses as well as three railway stations.

Although homes in Decatur are situated in quiet peaceful areas, residents are given the opportunity to visit street festivals and events such as the Decatur Book Fair, Decatur Beach Party, Decatur Art Festival, the Sweetwater 420 Beer Fest and the Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival.

People opting for homes in Decatur can expect top-quality stores, spas and restaurants, several of which received top ratings in the magazine “Best of Atlanta”.

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Garden Hills is one of the neighborhoods of Buckhead and located in proximity to Pine Hills, Brookwood Hills, and Peachtree Hills.    The neighborhood offers one-family residences, apartments, a church, a historic commercial area, two schools and a business center.   Homes in Garden Hills are charming with an antique style that blends in perfectly with the beautiful greenery and impresses every visitor that passes through.   It offers many activities for the residents of this premier Atlanta neighborhood.

 Garden Hills offers many parks next to extensive forested areas with creeks, valleys, and hills where residents can hike on the wild trails.   In between all of these green areas surrounding the homes in Garden Hills, one can find recreational areas such as playgrounds, baseball fields, swimming pools, tennis courts and picnic areas.   The three parks, Frankie Allen Park on Pharr Road, the Sunnybrook Park located at Brentwood Drive and Brentwood Terrace and the Alexander Park on East Wesley Road are close to the homes in Garden Hills.

Homes in Garden Hills are perfect for families, as residents live in close vicinity to the top-rated Garden Hills Elementary School and Atlanta International School, both of which are included in the National Register of Historic Places.   There are also many recreational options where families can enjoy their leisure time such as the Recreation Center and the Diving Club.   The purchase of homes in Garden Hills will guarantee entertainment with a number of events that are organized throughout the year such as the annual Garden Hills Ice Cream Social and many music events.

 Homes in Garden Hills where built in a paradise and the lifestyle of its residents can appeal to everyone.   Those who own homes in Garden Hills enjoy living in a healthy environment, a high-quality lifestyle in of the best residential locations in Atlanta.

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In the midst of peaceful and green surroundings, homes in Candler Park feature a quaint Craftsman style and historical value thanks to which Candler Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.   However, living in Candler Park does not mean being far away from the bustling center of Atlanta.

 Neighborhoods in close vicinity to Candler Park are Lake Claire, Inman Park, Little Five Points, Edgewood, and Druid Hills.   All of these locations are close to the downtown business center. People with homes in Candler Park can reach their workplace in a stress-free way without having to sacrifice many hours of commute.  Candler Park offers very good public schools such as Mary Lin Elementary, Inman Middle, and The Atlanta School.   Residents with homes in Candler Park have access to facilities such as a swimming pool, ball fields, an indoor rock climbing place, a golf course, tennis courts, a belly-dancing studio, an extensive area for cycling and jogging, and playgrounds for children.

People with a good taste opt for homes in Candler Park.  Many of the houses are known for being among the most beautiful and classy ones in Atlanta, as the sophisticated front porches and the craftsman style perfectly harmonize with the surrounding environment.  Residents of Candler Park can spend time in parks in the area, such as Freedom Park and Iverson Park.   Shopping facilities and restaurants are equally in proximity to homes in Candler Park.   The community organizes a number of events and festivals such as the Easter Egg Hunt, Candler Park Movie Night, the Candler Park Fall Fest, Publix Marathon, and the Sweet Water 420 Festival.

Homes in Candler Park are at the heart of green and peaceful surroundings, not far from the bustling center of downtown Atlanta, with ideal recreational opportunities and a familiar environment.   It is a perfect residential location.

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Metro Atlanta has a number of neighborhoods listed as a historic districts and registered on the National Register of Historic Places.   Ansley Park is one of these and certainly one of the most lovely.  This distinctive historic  neighborhood lies just east of midtown Atlanta and consists of  single-family homes and apartments in an eclectic mix of architectural styles on winding roads through the neighborhood that give it a park like feel as the streetscape meets the landscape of the homes.  With most of the homes constructed in the early 20^th century; house styles range from Colonial to Contemporary; Neo-Classical to Federal; and throw in a little Italian Renaissance, and Craftsman as well.  The former Georgia governor’s mansion is located in the Ansley Park neighborhood.

The Ansley Park Golf Club borders the neighborhood on Settindown Creek and provides members not only a golf course but also tennis and swimming along with a variety of dining and social opportunities.  All of the homes in Ansley Park are located less than 10-minute walk from the neighborhood’s two parks, Winn Park and McClatchy Park, providing residents a natural setting for recreation and a tranquil place to relax.  The Ansley Park Civic Association offers tours of the historic homes in the area.

The real estate market in Ansley Park is one of the strongest in the metropolitan area.  Prospective homeowners interested in relocating to this distinctive neighborhood can explore properties ranging from condominiums and townhouses, with listings starting at $65,000, to multimillion-dollar historic homes to new custom designed and built homes that fit the character of the neighborhood.  Those who relocate to this neighborhood can feel assured the value of their home will be maintained just as the natural distinction of Ansley Park has lasted during the past century.

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