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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The 3rd weekend in April 2012, the 20th, 21st, and 22nd, is a busy one in Atlanta and launches the Festival Season.  No less than 5 Festivals take place this weekend within the metro Atlanta area.  We’ll review the 5 Festivals below.  You’re sure to find any number if fun activities to fill your weekend!

The SweetWater 420 Festival  -  This festival corresponds with Earth Day each year and is held in historic Candler Park.   The festival runs for 3 days and includes a 5k run, concerts, comedy shows, food and drink and special events for the kids.    Check the schedule of activities and plan your weekend.

The Bear on the Square Mountain Festival  -  Held in Dahlonega, the festival has the mission of preserving and celebrating the culture of the Southern Appalachians through the presentation of music, traditional craft and folkways.    The festival is full activities of all sorts:   A Mainstage, Live Country Auction, Mountain Marketplace, Festival Food, Master Classes, Workshops, Music on the Square, Dancing on the Square and various Kid’s Activities.  If you enjoy the culture of the Southern Appalachians, the music, food and/or the crafts, this is the festival for you.

Druid Hills Tour of Homes & Artist Market  -  This festival is all about art and architecture.   Put on by the Druid Hills Civic Association, this is considered the premiere tour of homes in Atlanta, and celebrates the beauty, tradition, and future of the Druid Hills neighborhood.    This year’s exhibit also features a special collection of paintings created by chimpanzees as part of the Children of Conservation, a global organization founded by Michele and Kerry Stumpe, promoting wildlife conservation in third world countries.   The Druid Hills Artist Market is a juried, indoor and outdoor market featuring high caliber works in a wide price range.   The Market is located in the historic Stonehenge Mansion at 1410 Ponce de Leon Avenue.

FSA International Heritage Festival  -  Learn about the traditions of different countries through demonstrations, food, entertainments and more.  Explore the parallels among cultures while learning about each country.  Appreciate the legacies of the citizens of this great nation!   The festival will be held at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 1:00 am to 5:00 pm.    Find the brochure for the festival here.

The DogWood Festival  -  This is likely Atlanta’s best known and most beloved festival. Virtually every kind of art imaginable is represented including sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more.   In addition to the fine art for adults and art collectors, there is a Kids Village featuring huge inflatables, arts & crafts and face painting for all ages, as well as the ever-popular 24-foot rock-climbing wall.  Check out the festival guide.

From this time on throughout the summer and fall metro Atlanta and, Georgia as a whole, will be bursting festivals of all kinds.  We’ll blog on more festivals in the coming weeks.

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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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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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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 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.

To see all of the homes available in Druid Hills please click here — http://homesindruidhills.com/

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