A suburban enclave less than 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta
Only 10 miles east of downtown Atlanta, Candler-McAfee is an unincorporated community with big-city proximity and a suburban lifestyle. “It’s made up of a bunch of different subdivisions, so you get a diverse housing stock and a wide variety of prices,” says Adrianna Berlin, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta who has sold several homes in the area. “It’s a good area for people who need a quick commute to the city but also want a less busy environment.” Residents can also enjoy the soul food restaurants along Candler Road and the area’s numerous recreational facilities, including the nearby East Lake Golf Club.
Candler-McAfee has beautiful Millennium Homes subdivisions.
If your in the market for a townhouse, look for Park Place Townhomes.
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Midcentury homes, renovated properties and New Traditional builds
Candler-McAfee’s winding roads and cul-de-sacs are lined with three-to-four-bedroom midcentury dwellings. Brick façade ranch styles in the Columbia Valley neighborhood have carports, picture windows and flat roofs. Split levels in the Spring Valley community feature two-car garages and half-acre lots. “The older homes have good bones, but people are renovating them to look more contemporary,” says Berlin. “We’re slowly starting to see ranch styles transform into that white-paint, modern farmhouse style of house.” Homebuyers will also find homes built within the last five years. For instance, the Preston Park subdivision has Craftsman-style bungalows and Federal houses. A home in Candler-McAfee typically costs between $250,000 and $500,00, a range similar to a Decatur home’s average $300,000 selling price.
There are many new millennium style homes taking over the landscape in Candler-McAfee.
Traditional style homes can be found sitting of .5 acres of land in Candler-McAfee.
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Candler-McAfee has fishing, hiking and East Lake Golf Club proximity
Candler-McAfee is home to several community hubs, making it easy for residents to find entertainment mere minutes from their front door. Children can run around the playgrounds at Longdale Park, and anglers can catch largemouth bass at Barker Bryant Memorial Park’s fishing pier. With tennis courts outside and basketball courts inside, N.H. Scott Recreation Center on Tilson Road is a hot spot for athletes. Shoal Creek Park has even more sports facilities and an extensive nature trail system spanning 75 acres. The dirt paths pass the green space’s namesake stream and mature hardwood trees. Locals can take weekly line dancing classes or participate in painting sessions at the Scott Candler Library. Founded in 1908, East Lake Golf Club is Atlanta’s oldest golf course, and it’s less than 3 miles from the community. Donald Ross designed the 18-hole course, and it currently hosts the PGA Tour Championship every year. “This is the most prestigious golf course in the city, so living near it is incredibly desirable,” says Berlin.
Candler's Baker Bryant Memorial Park is the perfect spot for fishing.
Candler-McAfee's East Lake Golf Club has 18 holes of excellent golfing.
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Snapfinger Elementary, McNair Middle and Columbia High
Children in Candler-McAfee can attend Snapfinger Elementary, which has an overall C-minus grade from Niche. Next, they may go to McNair Middle. Though it has a D-plus grade, the school offers a STEM Academy for students accelerating in the subjects. Lastly, students can go to Columbia High School. Lending to its B-minus in clubs and activities, the school offers extracurriculars like the drill team and Future Business Leaders of America.
Ronald McNair Middle School Front Entrance
Columbia High School serves around 985 students daily.
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Candler Road is brimming with soul food eateries and chain restaurants
Candler Road stretches across the community’s core, offering amenities like a Food Value grocery store, Walgreens and a few restaurants. Besides nationally known chains like McDonald’s and Red Lobster, residents will find locally owned options like Gutbusters. The fast-casual spot is known for its Philly cheese steaks and hoagies. Seafood lovers should stop by TA New Orleans to devour fried shrimp and Old Bay-seasoned crab or buy fish to make at home. Located in the Valero gas station parking lot, Twerk Chicken is a colorful bodega serving wing baskets, tacos and French fries drizzled in housemade barbecue sauce. Grocery shoppers can grab even more essentials at the Walmart Supercenter on Flat Shoals Road. Retailers like Target, Marshalls and Petco are only 7 miles west in the Edgewood Retail District.
Twerk Chicken Lot
Candler's Gutbusters is the best location for breakfast in the city.
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Interstate 20 makes for an easy commute
“This area isn’t walkable. You need a car to get around, but Interstate 20 is right there, and that makes it a very convenient location,” says Berlin. Interstate 20 is in Candler-McAfee’s southern region, and a 10-mile drive west leads to downtown Atlanta. Bus riders will find several Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority stops along the area’s namesake roads.
Candler-McAfee has multiple access point to I-20.
Candler-McAfee's I-20 access allows for a quick east to west travel.
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Parks in this Area
N.H. Scott Recreation Center
Grills
Playground
Nature Center
Longdale Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails
Lou Walker Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Shoal Creek Park I
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Shoal Creek Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Barker Bryant Memorial Park
Bike Trails
Grills
Lake
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
22 min drive
Bus
Shamrock Dr & Kennard Ln
Bus
Candler Rd & Toney Dr
Bus
Columbia Dr & Irish Ln
Bus
Candler Rd & Misty Waters Dr
Bus
Candler Rd & Valley Ridge Dr
Bus
Tilson Rd & Dawn Dr
Bus
Tilson Rd & 2580
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Candler-McAfee
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Candler-McAfee, Atlanta sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Candler-McAfee, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $299,730, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,073
Median Age
42
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,552
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,697
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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