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Dixie Hills

Dixie Hills

Suburban Neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia

Fulton County 30314, 30318

$244,485 Average Value
$204 Average Price per Sq Ft
39 Homes For Sale

Resurging historic neighborhood 5 miles from downtown

Less than 5 miles west of Downtown Atlanta, Dixie Hills is a historic neighborhood amid a resurgence. Established in 1938 by real estate developer Herman E. Perry, Dixie Hills was founded for the African American middle class. In the summer of 1967, when more than 100 race riots broke out across the country, Dixie Hills entered the rebellion for three nights. Following the revolt, the city started to pour more funds into the neighborhood, eventually leading to the construction of Anderson Park, which still stands at the center of the community. A new resurgence has come about as the original housing is being renovated or completely torn down and changed into modern ranch homes and bungalows. “It’s a great little neighborhood,” says Jon Howard, a Realtor with Harry Norman Realtors, with nearly 30 years of experience in Atlanta. “It is being completely revitalized, and it's happening fast. It is close to the West Lake MARTA Station and affordable for most people.”

Without many suburb-style neighborhoods, Dixie Hills neighborhoods consist of houses in blocks.
Without many suburb-style neighborhoods, Dixie Hills neighborhoods consist of houses in blocks.
Dixie Hills homes are full of variety in color, build, and style.
Dixie Hills homes are full of variety in color, build, and style.
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Renovated ranch and bungalow homes in the city

Tight city streets are dotted with compact sidewalks as they curve through Dixie Hills. Renovated brick ranch homes and bungalows sit off the roads in the middle of square lots. Homes feature small driveways so that residents can avoid street parking. Based on square footage and condition, prices range from $145,000 to $588,000. “It’s an excellent place to buy property, and the value is only going to go up because people are desperate to live in Atlanta,” says Bonnie Brown, a Realtor with Harry Norman Realtors Intown Office.

Although homes are close in proximity, many homes have fencing through natural landscape.
Although homes are close in proximity, many homes have fencing through natural landscape.
Bungalow homes are also a popular new build style of Dixie Hills.
Bungalow homes are also a popular new build style of Dixie Hills.
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Journey through Atlanta Public Schools

Dixie Hills is part of Atlanta Public Schools, which scores a B on Niche and serves more than 50,000 students. One potential path is Woodson Park Academy, which is for kindergarten through eighth grade and scores a C-minus. All public school students will graduate from Fredrick Douglass High School, scoring a C-minus. The high school offers a STEAM Program, which is open to any child interested in advancement in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The neighborhood is home to KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, a charter high school that opened in 2011. It is the only KIPP high school in Atlanta and is part of a national network with 270 public charter schools.

KIPP Woodson Park Academy has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
KIPP Woodson Park Academy has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
Frederick Douglass High School is named after the famous abolitionist Frederick Douglas.
Frederick Douglass High School is named after the famous abolitionist Frederick Douglas.
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Staying active at Anderson Park

Anderson Park spans nearly 52 acres in the center of the neighborhood. The park has a recreation center and is visited for its playground, tennis court and basketball hoops. In the summer, the park has a community pool, which residents use to beat the heat. Dixie Hills is less than 5 miles from the Atlanta BeltLine, a network of public parks, multi-use trails, and transit along a former historic 22-mile railroad corridor.

You can take a stroll on the paved path through Anderson Park.
You can take a stroll on the paved path through Anderson Park.
Dixie Hills Anderson Park offers a playground with 3 slides and climbing sections.
Dixie Hills Anderson Park offers a playground with 3 slides and climbing sections.
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Shopping the Plaza at Dixie Hills

While there are a couple of convenience markets in the neighborhood, including AK Food Store, it is just a short drive to Kroger on Cascade Avenue Southwest. The Plaza at Dixie Hills Shopping Center is home to Off the Hook, a restaurant that specializes in fresh seafood. Other stores at the shopping center is the Village Convenient Store, a music studio, a laundry mat and two hair salons.

From meat to dairy, Wayfields offers Dixie Hills residents a wide variety of fresh foods.
From meat to dairy, Wayfields offers Dixie Hills residents a wide variety of fresh foods.
For budget friendly options, Dixie Hills residents can explore the offerings of Dollar Tree.
For budget friendly options, Dixie Hills residents can explore the offerings of Dollar Tree.
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About 5 miles to downtown Atlanta

Residents are more than 5 miles away from downtown and midtown Atlanta. Locals are minutes from professional sports and headlining concert acts at either the Mercedes Benz Stadium or State Farm Arena to exploring the Georgia Aquarium or Coca-Cola factory. Being close to the BeltLine also provides numerous events like fitness classes on the weekend, run clubs and tree tours, to name a few.

Dixie Hills is a historic neighborhood located minutes away from the city's scenic epicenter.
Dixie Hills is a historic neighborhood located minutes away from the city's scenic epicenter.
The West Lake MARTA station, in Hunter Hills, is a convenient way to get to downtown.
The West Lake MARTA station, in Hunter Hills, is a convenient way to get to downtown.
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Riding the MARTA Blue Line

The Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) serves the neighborhood with light rail and bus services. The West Lake MARTA Station offers the Blue Line light rail, while the station is a connector for bus routes that run throughout Dixie Hills. Interstate 20, one of three cross-country interstates that run through Atlanta, and Martin Luther King Dr. Northwest both head almost 6 miles downtown.

Grove Park residents have access to West Lake Station that can travel all over Atlanta.
Grove Park residents have access to West Lake Station that can travel all over Atlanta.
West Lake MARTA station is located at 80 Anderson Ave SW. Atlanta, GA near Dixie Hills, GA.
West Lake MARTA station is located at 80 Anderson Ave SW. Atlanta, GA near Dixie Hills, GA.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

21 min drive

Subway

West Lake

Bus

Tiger Flowers Dr NW & Carver Cir NW

Bus

Verbena St NW & 2240

Bus

Hamilton E Holmes Dr & Harvel Dr NW

Bus

Penelope St NW & Torrence St NW

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W Lake Ave NW & Calloway Dr NW

Bus

Morehouse Dr & 2007

Bus

Penelope St NW & Collum St NW

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Dixie Hills US
Homicide 10 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$252,000
Median Single Family Price
$266,000
Median Townhouse Price
$339,950
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$204
Number of Homes for Sale
39
Last 12 months Home Sales
71
Months of Supply
6.60
Median List Price
$280,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,078
Median Year Built
1950
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,240
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,452
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
940
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,684
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$36,318
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,199

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.8%
College Graduates
16%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
% Population in Labor Force
41.1%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

56 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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