$283,507Average Value$157Average Price per Sq Ft57Homes For Sale
Residential community in Jonesboro about 20 miles south of Atlanta
A primarily residential community, Irondale is located just south of downtown Jonesboro, about 20 miles from Atlanta in Clayton County. Home to about 8,700 people, the community is sandwiched between Georgia Route 53 and U.S. Route 41, giving easy access to Atlanta and the Hartsfield Jackson Airport. Near Jonesboro, the real-life setting of “Gone with the Wind” provides community events and restaurants nearby. “The lots are larger, and the homes are bigger than if you were living in the city, but you aren’t paying city prices, says Angela Aull, a Realtor with HomeSmart. “You are less than a half an hour from Atlanta, but you’re in the suburbs. It’s an excellent place for anyone who wants to be close to the city but not in the city.
Irondale is located in Clayton County with a 2020 census population just under 9,000 residents.
Irondale features local artists in the Jonesboro Downtown square.
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Ranch homes to millenium mansions at reasonable rates
Situated in a primarily residential community, property lots are rectangular, with long front yards shaded by scattered tree lining. Home styles range from brick ranch homes and split-levels that offer garages to more recently built millennium mansions. Some newer communities offer amenities such as community pools and tennis courts. Potential homebuyers also have the opportunity to purchase modern townhouses. Based on square footage and condition, prices range from $210,000 to $460,000. “The market moves fast here because of the price point,” says Omar Lozana, a Realtor with Virtual Properties. “The city of Jonesboro has started to work on its infrastructure, and I think home values will start increasing here.”
Irondale has large mini mansions with two car garages and lush landscaping.
There is an abundance of split level style homes in Irondale.
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Journey through Clayton County Public Schools
Irondale is part of Clayton County Public Schools, which scores a C on Niche and serves more than 52,000 students. One potential path starts at Brown Elementary, continues to Mundy’s Mill Middle, earning a C-minus, and culminates at Mundy’s Mill High School. The high school scores a C, opened in 2002, and the 255,000 square foot school offers 97 acres of campus, featuring two lakes on campus.
Brown Elementary School was founded in 1975 and is located in the Clayton County Area.
Entrance of Mundy Mill High School
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Clayton County parks and recreation center
At the community's north end, Jim Huie Recreation Center and Steve Lundquist Aquatic Center are run by the county and offer multiple indoor fitness options. The facility has a basketball court, fitness center and rooms for community gatherings. It also offers two pools, a 25-meter warm-up pool and a 50-meter lap pool. Mundy’s Mill was a community gathering space for years, and although the mill is now gone, the pond that powered the mill is still a popular destination for swimming and fishing. A little bit further away, Independence Park provides multiple baseball fields and a playground, picnic area, and tennis courts, surrounded by an all-purpose trail.
Enjoy a walk along Lake at Mundy's Mill while walking your pet.
Independence Park has walking trails covered in shade in Jonesboro.
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Shopping for groceries at Lovejoy Village
Locals can visit the Lovejoy Village on Tara Boulevard at the southern end of Irondale. The shopping center has a Kroger for weekly groceries and a couple of chain eateries like Jersey Mike’s and Marco’s Pizza. Tara Boulevard, U.S. Route 41, offers multiple big box stores like Walmart and Home Depot. Closer to downtown Jonesboro, Nouveau provides an expansive menu and offers brunch.
Residents in Irondale can satisfy their grocery needs at the local Kroger.
Irondale residents have access to a Walmart Supercenter for all their home needs.
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Exploring downtown Jonesboro
Jonesboro is the real-life setting for Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind,” the city celebrates the movie with the Road to Tara Museum. Set in an 1867 train depot, the museum features original and replica movie costumes and a collection of “Gone with the Wind” manuscripts. Downtown Jonesboro offers numerous community events, from Jonesboro’s Farmers and Artisans Market, the second Saturday of every month, to a free Summer Concert Series at Lee Street Park.
The Road to Tara Museum shows the real history of the Civil War's Atlanta Campaign.
Visit The Herb Shop five minutes south of Irondale at Lovejoy Station shopping center.
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Riding the MARTA
In the last few years, MARTA has extended its bus service into Clayton County, with more routes expected to come online in 2025. Commuters can now find the 192 Line along Tara Boulevard to enter Atlanta. Irondale is located between Georgia Route 54 on the west and U.S. Route 41 to the east, both head 20 miles north to Atlanta.
Irondale's subdivisions have beautiful landscaping such as Lake at Mundy's Mill.
Local artwork and beautiful landscaping are common in Irondale.
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Parks in this Area
Rum Creek Park
Baseball/Softball
Pickleball
Playground
Independence Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Lovejoy Regional Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Massengale Park
Grills
Playground
Panhandle Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Lee Street Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Events
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
26 min drive
Bus
Justice Center Bus Transit Station
Bus
Tara Blvd & American Legion Way
Bus
Tara Blvd & Mundys Mill Rd
Bus
Tara Blvd & Deputy Rick Daly Memorial Blvd
Bus
Tara Blvd & Winding Way Ln
Bus
Tara Blvd & Commercial Ct
Bus
Poston Rd & Tara Blvd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Irondale
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Irondale, Jonesboro sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Irondale, Jonesboro over the last 12 months is $275,037, down 4% 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
15,062
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,264
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,655
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
20.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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