A suburban city 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta, Riverdale is a growing community that appeals to a lot of airport workers and families that want to be close to the city. Affordable home prices, community solidarity, and accessible public services make this city appealing beyond its proximity to Atlanta and the airport. “It’s very established with families from all different backgrounds,” says Dana Lyons, Keller Williams Buckhead, who’s lived and worked in the greater Atlanta area for more than 26 years. “It’s very friendly to small businesses, there’s lots of local events and great food. There’s also a lot of barber shops and beauty salons where you can really feel the pulse of what’s happening in the city.
Riverdale is a metropolitan suburb of Atlanta established in 1908.
The Riverdale Centre is a top-class arts and event facility in Riverdale.
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Room to grow
Neighborhoods tucked away off main roads feature a variety of home styles, including ranch-style, split-levels and Cape Cods with gable dormers on the second level. Many of the Properties come with yard space, and most residents have fenced-in yards that provide privacy and a safe place for children and pets to roam. Prices will vary on size and acreage, but on average, 3-bedroom homes may sell for between $240,000 and $300,000. Those prices are likely to rise quickly over the next few years, according to Lyons. “All my investors want to buy in Riverdale right now because there’s so much redevelopment going on,” she says. “I predict that in the next 10 years, you won’t be able to find property for less than $400,000.”
Split-level houses are found throughout Riverdale.
Charming Cape Cod architecture graces the neighborhoods of Riverdale.
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Riverdale Town Center keeps residents connected
The Centre for the Arts, Business and Leisure Services at the Riverdale Town Center serves as a central hub of the community. There’s a 3,000 seat amphitheater that hosts outdoor concerts and performances, fitness studios for public fitness classes, and an art studio and entertainment lounge available for private rental. Outdoors, the splash pad is a popular destination for families looking for relief from the Georgia heat and humidity during the summer. The venue is also the site of community events, like Fun Fridays, job fairs and the annual Halloween Candymania event.
Riverdale's Town Center is fitted with inviting amenities like an amphitheater and splash pad.
An aerial view of Riverdale Town Center captures the scenic design.
The Riverdale City Hall is located at the Town Center arts and event space.
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Culinary culture on Highway 85
Highway 85 is the primary commercial artery through the heart of the city, with multiple strip malls filled with grocery store chains like Kroger, Food Depot and Super H Mart. The range of culinary offerings along the street reflects the cultural diversity of Riverdale: there’s the Salvadoran offerings like pupusas and sopa de pata at El Pulgarcito de Centro América; the counter-serve soul-food spot This Is It! Southern Kitchen & Bar-B-Q; and the jerk chicken with rice and peas at Tropical Isles Caribbean Restaurant.
Turkey On The Loose has the best southern turkey legs and sides in Riverdale Georgia.
You can catch unique's Family Seafood truck for amazing southern foods in Riverdale.
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Clayton County Public Schools serve Riverdale students
The city of Riverdale is served by Clayton County Public Schools, the sixth largest school system in the state. Children in the western region of the city may attend Church Street Elementary School, which has a C-minus rating from Niche and serves around 745 students. Riverdale Middle School offers a range of student clubs from Future Business Leaders of America to the Spartanette Dance Team and also has a C-minus rating from Niche. North Clayton High School has a C-minus rating as well, and offers athletics ranging from baseball to tennis to soccer.
Church Street Elementary is a public Clayton County School in Riverdale.
Riverdale Middle School welcomes students in grades 6th through 8th.
North Clayton High School is a public high school serving grades 9th through 12th.
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Skate parks and baseball fields
Riverdale Regional Park is the primary outdoor destination for residents, offering multi-use fields, baseball fields, a playground, a walking trail, and more. The skate park is a popular destination for youths and adults looking to hone their skills on a skateboard, BMX bike or scooter. The skate park features shallow bowls for beginners as well as more challenging obstacles. Flat Shoals Park on the western edge of the city, has baseball fields, playgrounds, football fields, tennis courts and more.
Skaters can find this skating gem at Riverdale Regional Park.
Flat Shoals Park in Riverdale has multiple tennis courts for guests to enjoy.
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Close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
One of the biggest advantages of living in Riverdale is the proximity to the city of Atlanta as well as the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is right to the north of the city. “A lot of airport personnel live in Riverdale because it’s so close,” Lyons says. Interstates 85, 75 and 285 can get most Riverdale residents into downtown Atlanta within 15-20 minutes; several bus stations along highway 85 offer an alternative to driving. The Southern Region Medical center is located within the city, within 4 miles for most residents. Like many other cities near airports, Riverdale does have a higher than average crime rate, with a CAP index score of 5 compared to the national average of 4.
Riverdale's main retail strip is State Route 85, which leads north straight to Atlanta airport.
Riverdale is serviced by the MARTA bus system, connecting to all of greater Atlanta.
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