Why Live in Venetian Hills
Venetian Hills in Atlanta features modestly sized cottages and bungalows built between the 1930s and 1950s, with homes closely spaced along narrow roads. Renovated properties range from $260,000 to $632,000, while fixer-uppers are priced between $115,000 and $225,000. The neighborhood is undergoing transformation, with the RYSE Media Group converting the old Arkwright Elementary School into a mixed-use complex, including an incubator for entertainment and gaming careers, affordable housing, and vendor kitchen spaces. Tyler Perry Studios, located 2 miles south, collaborates with RYSE to create job opportunities. Local parks such as Barbara A. McCoy Park, Rev. James Orange Park, and Adams Park offer playgrounds, a public pool, splash pad, and trails. Venetian Hills is served by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), with the Oakland Station providing routes to downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 7 miles south. Interstates 20 and 85 are within 3 miles. The neighborhood is close to historically Black colleges like Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, and Spelman College, all within 4 miles. Dining options include soul food restaurants on Cascade Road, such as The Beautiful Restaurant and J.R. Crickets. Practical amenities like a CVS, bank, post office, and a Kroger 3 miles away cater to residents' needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Venetian Hills a good place to live?
Venetian Hills is a good place to live. Venetian Hills is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Venetian Hills has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 39. The average household income is $58,958 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 21.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Venetian Hills are renters, with 50.3% of residents renting and 49.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Venetian Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Venetian Hills neighborhood guide.
Is Venetian Hills, GA a safe neighborhood?
Venetian Hills, GA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Venetian Hills?
The median home price in Venetian Hills is $299,999. If you put a 20% down payment of $60,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,490 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $64K a year to afford the median home price in Venetian Hills. The average household income in Venetian Hills is $59K.
What are the best public schools in Venetian Hills?
The best public schools that serve Venetian Hills are:
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Are home prices dropping in Venetian Hills?
Yes, home prices in Venetian Hills are down 12% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Venetian Hills, GA
On average, homes in Venetian Hills, Atlanta sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Venetian Hills, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $216,500, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$216,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$265,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$365,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
Number of Homes for Sale
56
Last 12 months Home Sales
119
Median List Price
$299,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-20%
