Virginia Highland

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What’s Best About Living In Virginia Highland?

There are plenty of reasons why Virginia Highland remains one of Intown Atlanta’s most popular places to live.

For instance, a excellent location, eclectic vibe, easy day-to-day living, excellent schools and friendly neighbors.

Let’s take a quick look at each:

Excellent Location

First, people love living in Virginia Highland for its proximity to Atlanta’s best features. For instance, Piedmont Park, the Beltline and Ponce City Market.

In addition, for those not working from home, it’s a reasonable commute to the airport, Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead. Therefore, Virginia Highland homes for sale have been in high demand for many years.

Virginia Highland sits in the 30306 zip code and is bound on the:

• North by Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside.
• East by the Atlanta city limit, Briarcliff Road and the Druid Hills.
• South by Ponce de Leon Avenue and Poncey Highland.
• West by the Beltline which is the border with Piedmont Park and Midtown.

However, there is indeed something beyond this superb location that makes the neighborhood very special.

Eclectic Vibe

Second, Virginia Highland has this eclectic and friendly vibe.

For instance, just walk around the boutique shops and superb little restaurants and cozy bars and you’ll feel it.

Moreover, there’s always something good happening in the neighborhood. For example, the annual Tour of Homes and Summerfest.

Easy Day-to-Day Living

Third, living in Virginia Highland is just superb for daily living with excellent nearby shopping.

For example, at Ponce City Market you’ll find interesting and convenient shops and restaurants.

In addition, there are many local grocery stores. Such as, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s.

Plus, Virginia Highland is walkable, bike and dog friendly.

Virginia Highland Schools

Fourth, children in Virginia Highland have excellent school options.

For instance, most homes in the neighborhood are served by these public schools:

• Virginia-Highland Elementary School
• David T. Howard Middle School
• Midtown High School

Tip: Use the Atlanta Public School Zone Locator to see exactly what schools serve your address of interest. Please note it’s entirely your responsibility to verify the schools that serve your address of interest.

In addition, popular private schools near Virginia Highland include:

• The Padia School – Pre-k through grade 12
• The Children’s School – Age 3 through grade 8
• Atlanta Montessori International School – Programs for kids from 8 weeks to 15 years old

Neighborly

Finally, Virginia Highland is down right neighborly.

The neighborhood has a history of neighbors coming together for the greater good. And we can all use more of that these days.

Virginia Highland History

Here’s a quick overview of the history of Virginia Highland.

The Beginning

Founded in the early 1900’s as a suburb, Virginia Highland was accessible by a streetcar until 1947. At this time, most of the streetcar lines in Atlanta were discontinued.

The neighborhood was named for the intersection of Virginia Avenue and North Highland Avenue. The center of a busy little commercial area that is the heart of the neighborhood.

The Downturn

Like most Intown Atlanta neighborhoods, Virginia Highland real estate suffered in the 1960 and 1970s.

At that time, residents moved to Atlanta’s suburbs. In addition, many single-family homes were turned into apartments and deteriorated.

Then, crime in the neighborhood increased. Some businesses closed. Some were replaced by low-rent tenants. A few remained.

For example, Atkins Park Restaurant and Moe’s and Joe’s stayed open. Both establishments are popular neighborhood landmarks today.

Virginia Highland Neighbors Unite

In the early 1970’s the Georgia Department of Transportation threatened to build a highway through Virginia Highland. And the future of Virginia Highland real estate values was in doubt.

But a wonderful thing happened. A group of neighbors got together and decided to fight back. And they prevailed! Preventing their down and out little neighborhood from being wiped off the map by the highway.

The Comeback Story

Then, things changed. People began buying and restoring old Virginia Highland homes and apartments. As a result, prices for Virginia Highland homes for sale began to steadily rise.

Next, developers started to lease renovated commercial buildings for low rates. This encouraged unique small businesses to set up shop.

Then a truly interesting commercial district emerged. As a result, visitors from all over Atlanta came to the neighborhood to shop and dine out. And they kept coming.

As a result, these days Virginia Highland homes for sale are more popular than ever. That’s to be expected as the neighborhood truly has it all.

Virginia Highland Today

People just love it here (and so do we!) As a result, Virginia Highland homes for sale today tend to sell quickly.

In conclusion, the location plus the cozy boutiques and restaurants contribute to the popularity of Virginia Highland. This combined with the many lovely homes and friendly neighbors make Virginia Highland one of Atlanta’s best neighborhoods.

It’s never too early to get started! Talk with Jeff Payne, Virginia-Highland Resident & Realtor®.