Druid Hills is a suburb of Atlanta, GA. It is located in DeKalb County and according to the 2010 census, has a population of 14,568 people. Druid Hills is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live in around Atlanta for families or single people. This is because its offers a quiet and safe environment while giving residents instant access to exciting city life.

Emory University is one of the draws of Druid Hills.  It is ranked 20^th in the U.S. News & World Report among national universities. Emory was also named one of the magazine’s “New Ivies” in 2006. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is also located here.

There are many parks in Druid Hills, which help to create a scenic place to live for residents. Some of these parks include Baker Woodland, Fernbank Forest, Medlock Park and Wesley Woods Park. Baker Woodland is home to over 100 different species of plants including oaks, tulip poplar, and beech and hickory trees.

Druid Hills has a large art community and is home to the Atlanta Boy Choir, located along South Ponce de Leon Avenue.

Most of the houses located in Druid Hills are lovely and include single family homes as well as double family homes. One of the more unique buildings in Druid Hills is the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, a gorgeous Gothic-Tudor mansion situated on 12.5 acres. It was home to the eldest son of Asa Griggs Candler, who was the co-founder of Coca-Cola.

If you are thinking about moving to the Atlanta, GA area, Druid Hills could be the ideal neighborhood for you. Besides offering plenty of parks and close proximity to the city, this charming neighborhood also features a plethora of great schools and art centers. You will fall in love with it at first sight!

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So you’re looking for a townhouse but you need space; 1541 Brianwood Drive could be the place for you!  At almost 2000 square feet and 3 levels, this place is huge!   With 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this Druid Hills townhome is loaded with space.  You can’t beat it’s convenient location either.

You’ll love the dark wood cabinets, doors and moldings in the kitchen which offset nicely the stainless steel appliances.  Even the light colored granite counter tops have a dark speckle that matches.   Chair moldings bring the dark wood theme into the breakfast nook.  The kitchen has so much cabinet space that the owners used the glass fronted pantry as a china cabinet.

1541 Brianwood Drive has been fully renovated and updated.  The home has a separate dining room, family room with built in shelves surrounding the fireplace and a wonderful sun room with multiple sky lights.  The master bedroom is spacious and has a separate area with built-in drawers.  The 2nd bedroom is large enough to be another master bedroom and there is still a good sized 3rd bedroom.  A large garage with lots of storage space completes this great town house.

Sound like what you’re looking for?  Contact Tom or MaryAnn to see what may be your next home!

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We have two great properties that we have just listed that definitely need to be checked out.  Whether you’re looking for a great town-home or a superb individual residence, one of these homes could be your perfect fit.

First up is 1541 Brianwood Drive, a 3 bedroom/3 bath townhouse in the Druid Hills area.  At 1,944 square feet and 3 levels, this place is huge!  Fully renovated and updated you’ll love the dark wood cabinets, doors and moldings in the kitchen which offset nicely the stainless steel appliances.  Even the light colored granite counter tops have a dark speckle that matches.   Chair moldings bring the dark wood theme into the breakfast nook.  The kitchen has so much cabinet space that the owners used the glass fronted pantry as a china cabinet.

The home has a separate dining room, family room with built in shelves surrounding the fireplace and a wonderful sun room with multiple sky lights.  The master bedroom is spacious and has a separate area with built-in drawers.  The 2nd bedroom is large enough to be another master bedroom and there is still a good sized 3rd bedroom.  A large garage with lots of storage space completes this great town house.

If you’re looking for an individual home, 210 Grogans Lake Point, in Sandy Springs could be just what you’re looking for!   The 4 bedrooms and 31/2 baths comprise only a portion of the 3,834 square feet of this home but if you’ve always dreamed of having a bedroom that is a sanctuary from the rest of the world, you MUST see this one!  With a fireplace and a closet larger than many bedrooms and has its own closet.  The master suite’s bath is beyond ‘spa’ quality.

This home has a designer kitchen with a lovely and bright breakfast area, a family room, living room and a study.  A separate dining area and huge screened in porch completes the main level.  The terrace level is so large as to be a complete separate living space.  Use it for entertaining, a kids’ play space and office or whatever; there is also a fully finished  exercise room.

In the back of the house, off of the screened porch, is a fabulous deck with stairs continuing down to the patio off the basement.  As if all that isn’t enough, the community comes complete with a pool, tennis courts, a clubhouse, a community gathering area and a private lake!  This is home everyone must see.

Do either or maybe both of these homes interest you?  Give The Anderson Group a call.  They will be happy to show you either or both of these lovely homes or any other listings that have captured your eye.

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The Emory neighborhood in DeKalb County is comprised of several smaller areas generally north of Emory University.  It is also known as Toco Hills, Briarcliff and North Druid Woods.

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.

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.

This 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.

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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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Druid Hills is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA. It is located east of the city. Most of the homes in Druid Hills are considered landmarks as they are listed on The National Register of Historic Places. The tree-shaded streets were once home to some of Atlanta’s richest residents, including Asa Chandler, founder of Coca Cola. They hired only the best architects to build their homes, and the intricate detail work is still evident today. The carefully planned design of Druid Hills helped to make Atlanta the city the world has come to know and love.

Homes in Druid Hills are part of two school systems. There is the Atlanta Public Schools System, which includes Mary Linn Elementary and Inman Middle School, and the DeKalb County Schools System, which also provides service to students in this community with two schools, Fernbank School and Druid Hills High.

Residents in Druid Hills can enjoy numerous parks. Each park offers bike trails, playgrounds and open green space. Many of the homes in Druid Hills were designed so that they could overlook the curved streets and beautiful parks.

The Druid Hills Civic Association is a group that was formed in the 1930s. The mission of the group was to preserve the homes in Druid Hills and to make sure they would retain their distinct heritage and pedigree. Today residents maintain the effort by keeping each other informed of community issues and maintaining guidelines to ensure residents continue to enjoy the neighborhood.

Several events occur throughout the year to keep residents active in the community. A yard sale sign in front of homes in Druid Hills is the only requirement for joining to the annual Neighborhood Yard Sale. At the end of the day, all of the remaining items are donated to the American Kidney Fund. Residents do not have to worry about placing unwanted items back into their homes, and they enjoy the knowledge that they have collectively contributed to a good cause.

The homes in Druid Hills and surrounding neighborhoods have been preserved to highlight Atlanta’s true beauty.

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Druid Hills Homes for Sale within a Beautiful Old-World Southern Community

Druid Hills, Georgia is a tree shaded neighborhood of small parks and winding streets.  The neighborhood was fully designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted, one of America’s most famous landscape architects.  Many of the Druid Hills homes for sale are located in this historic community.  In fact, the Druid Hills Historic District was officially recognized by the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

At the time of its planning in 1893, Druid Hills was Atlanta’s second major suburb.  Within the Historic District, there are quite a few large mansions on either side of the central parkway.

The schools located around the many Druid Hills homes for sale include the Fernbank Elementary School, Druid Hills High School and the Shamrock Middle School.  Emory University, a private university, is also located in Druid Hills.

There are officially 8 parks located near all of the Druid Hills homes for sale.  These include three that are located at Emory University as well as Baker Woodland, Hahn Woods and Wesley Woods Forest. Also included is Fernbank Forest which is at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Medlock Park which is in the North Druid Hills subdivision.

Quite a few of the Druid Hills homes for sale are among the finest examples of period architecture in the Atlanta metro area.  Around the predominantly Traditional, Georgian and Tudor style multi-story Druid Hills homes for sale, there are the winding, curving roads that characterize the neighborhood.

Every spring, the Druid Hills Civic Association offers a tour of the many historic Druid Hills homes.  They also host a community yard sale each September in association with the American Kidney Fund.   The neighborhood also hosts the Druid Hills Artist Market which is in its 7^th year and is held at the end of each April. 

As a very appealing and quiet neighborhood, their Southern charm mixed with its park-like design makes any of the many Druid Hills homes for sale perfect for any family.

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Druid Hills is one of Atlanta’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Designed by Jeff Olmstead, the architect of both Central Park and Piedmont Park, Druid Hills was designed to maximize the greenspace and minimize the eastern sprawl of Atlanta.

What most people don’t realize is that there are homes in almost every price range available in Druid Hills. From $3.0 to $300,000, Druid Hills is one of Atlanta’s most desired family neighborhoods. The Anderson Group has been helping clients buy and sell property in Druid Hills for over 20 years and we would love to help you. Contact Tom Anderson at 404-277-9581 or tom@tagatlanta.com to talk about how we might be able to help you.

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Druid Hills is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Atlanta. Orginially designed by Joel Hurt and Fredrick Olmstead, Druid Hills has become an iconic greenspace community with large lots, mature landscapes, and beautiful architecture.

Please contact Tom Anderson at 404-277-9581 or tom@tagatlanta.com for more information.

If you are thinking about selling a home in Druid Hills, click here to see how The Anderson Group can help you.

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