30 Sep Morningside: In-Town Natural Elegance
Morningside, a community established in 1931, is located in the in-town area northeast Atlanta in Fulton County. Mature crepe myrtles and dogwoods accentuate the urban landscape of parks and historic homes of the neighborhood. The myriad of architectural styles include English Tudor, Italianate, Georgian Revival, Spanish Colonial, and Georgian Revival. There are many parks as well abundant green space in Morningside providing plenty of areas for recreation and relaxation time in a natural setting. The jewel of the area is the Morningstar Nature Preserve with some of the longest nature trails in the area. There are several other parks in the neighborhood providing a variety of settings for recreation and relaxation.
The cultural, sport, and business centers of Atlanta, including the High Museum of Art, the Georgia Aquarium, Turner Field and the CNN center are easily accessed by transportation services available in the area, saving residents of Morningside the chore of parking near these attractions. Events in the neighborhood include the annual Celebration of Summer and The Monumental Ball. A weekly Saturday farmers market offers the best local produce as well as a chance to connect with neighbors. There are a number of shopping districts in the Morningside neighborhood.
The home values in Morningside have resisted the downturn that affected the rest of the country. The median sales prices have increased 17.2 percent during the past year. Unlike other areas in the state, homes in Morningside have appreciated 22.3 percent since 2006. Current listings in the Morningside neighborhood range from condominiums starting at $50,000 to multimillion dollar historic and new custom built homes. For those looking to live in vibrant community with the style and sophistication of in-town Atlanta with lush green scape, parks and gardens, the Morningside neighborhood has a selection of homes to meet every aesthetic preference and budget.
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