Downtown Atlanta Real Estate
Downtown living is becoming more and more attractive to Atlantans desirous of a more convenient address to accommodate their busy professional and social lives. Downtown is at the heart of Atlanta, and in the middle of everything the city has to offer. Downtown residents have shortest work commutes, and are the closest to some of Atlanta's best entertainment, dining, and cultural venues.
Housing in Downtown is made up of some of the most unique and stylish lofts and condos in Atlanta. Some developers have converted historic warehouses into hip swanky lofts, while others have built skyscrapers with luxurious condos to house Downtown's most sophisticated residents.
There are so many real estate options available in Downtown Atlanta. To learn more about the individual districts that make up Downtown Atlanta real estate, click here.
Downtown Atlanta Homes For Sale
Location and convenience are two things that make Downtown Atlanta a fantastic place to live… not to mention the vast array of shopping, dining, nightlife, cultural venues and entertainment opportunities. Check out all current listings in Downtown Atlanta, and let us know if we can be of further service!
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An Amazing Opportunity To Buy A Uniquely Cosmopolitan...
- Price:
- $1,699,900
- 30313-1326, Atlanta, GA
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 3½
- Half Baths:
- 1
- Status:
- Active
- Type:
- Condominium
- MLS® #:
- 4236247
- Subdivision:
- Castleberry Hill
An Amazing Opportunity To Buy A Uniquely Cosmopolitan Loft/building In Atlanta's Warehouse And Arts District, Castleberry. This Spacious Loft Offers Four Floors Of Luxurious Living Plus Roof Top Deck Overlooking Downtown Atlanta. This Is Fee Simple - You Own The Entire Building! Street Frontage Plus...
- Provider:
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Keller Williams Realty Metro Atl
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More About Downtown Atlanta
There are so many real estate options for living in Downtown Atlanta. The area is divided into several different districts, with varying residential options in each, namely:
· Castleberry Hill: This historic district of Downtown Atlanta is made up up historic warehouses that have been transformed into residential lofts, hip resturants, bars, and more. Castleberry Hill is home to some of Atlanta’s most artistic and many art galleries, studios and exhibition spaces. Castleberry Point, DUO, Castleberry Place, and GE lofts are just a few great places to call home in Castleberry Hill. For more information about Castleberry Hill click here.
· Five Points: This area of Downtown Atlanta gets its name from the convergence of Marietta Street, Edgewood Avenue, Decatur Street, and the two legs of Peachtree Street. This area is considered by most Atlantans to be the center of the city. Five Points is home to the largest MARTA station, located one block south of its’ central intersection. Five points is bordered by the Fairlie-Poplar district on its northwestern side, Georgia State University on the east, Woodruff Park to the northeast, and Underground Atlanta to the southeastern side.
· Fairlie-Poplar: This area developed in the late 1800s as Atlanta emerged as the commercial center of Georgia and the southeast. Much of Fairlie-Poplar is designated as a National Register Historic District, as many of it's buildings are over 100 years old. The name “Fairlie-Poplar” came from the intersection of the two streets Fairlie and Poplar which cross at its center. Fairlie-Poplar is located northwest of FivePoints, and bordered on the southwest by Marietta Street, Peachtree Street is on the southeast, Luckie Street on the northeast and Cone Street on the Northwest. This area has a high concentration of residents, restaurants, nightlife and cultural arts. Buildings like the Metropolitan, the William Oliver, the Healey Building, and the 123 Luckie Street Condos are great places to call home.
· Centennial Hill: This neighborhood of Downtown Atlanta is an area that newer than the rest. It is home to new residential condominium buildings, office space, new restaurant space and luxury hotels which will continue to be developed over the next few years. Condos and lofts in buildings like Peachtree Towers, W Hotel & Residences, Twelve Centennial Park and Brio Lofts are great places to call home.
· Centennial Olympic Park: As the name suggest, this area was developed in honor of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games which were held here. Other loved tourist attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, and World of Coca-Cola are also located in Centennial Olympic Park. Buildings such as the Aries, the Atlantis, and Centennial Park West, are new and luxurious places to call home.
· SoNo: SoNo (South of North Avenue) is the district of Downtown Atlanta that connects Downtown with Midtown. There are a range of housing options in SoNo, varying from single family homes, to townhomes and condos. Commercial and business opportunities abound here as well, in fact, the Bank of America Building, which is the tallest building inthe Southeast is found in SoNo. This area is buzzing with excitement and activity, as there are so many dining, and entertainment options. The Reynolds, the Enclave at Renaissance, and Renaissance Lofts are just a few of the great residence options in SoNo.
· South CBD: The South Central Business District (CBD) is located right next to most of the city, state, and federal government offices in Downtown Atlanta, it is also home to Underground Atlanta. This area is one of the oldest in Atlanta, but yet continues to develop and transform with the growing city. Many former hotels, and other commercial buildings have been transformed into residential lofts in CBD. The Gordon Lofts, and 222 Mitchell are great places in South SBD to call home.
Regardless of the particular area of Downtown Atlanta you are interested in, Downtown is a great place to call home. Downtown Atlanta is the source of Atlanta’s oldest history, it’s where this great thriving city began, and where it continues to flourish. Clearly, Downtown is home to the largest financial and business district in Atlanta, and probably your office too. Life here is convenient, and transportation is minimal. The MARTA hub is here and easily accessible, which lessens the need for a personal automobile by providing transportation to almost everywhere in the city. Entertainment, dining, nightlife, and cultural attractions are limitless in Downtown Atlanta. Even tourist flock here to explore Atlanta’s many attractions including: the Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park, Woodruff Park, various sporting events at the Georgia Dome, conferences and events at the Georgia World Congress Center, various governmental buildings, and more.
Downtown Atlanta is truly the place for convenient living, working, playing and more. If you are interested in selling or buying Downtown Atlanta Real Estate, please call or email us today.
The History of Downtown Atlanta
The history of Atlanta, specifically Downtown Atlanta began in 1826 when Wilson Lumpkin and Hamilton Fulton began surveying for a railroad route between Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Milledgeville, the capital of Georgia at the time. Lumpkin became the governor of Georgia and in 1833, and he quickly requested that the state legislature charter three railroad lines. By 1836, the state of Georgia had financed the Western and Atlantic Railroad, which linked the middle of Georgia to the northern part of the United States. In 1837, Atlanta was founded but named Terminus, because it was at the end of the railroad line. Terminus' name was changed in 1842 after the town’s 30 inhabitants voted to name it Marthasville in honor of Governor Lumpkin’s daughter, Martha.
When Marthasville was originally incorporated it had only seven streets which still exist today; Peachtree Street, Whitehall Street, Pryor Street, Marietta Street, Decatur Street, Alabama Street, and Loyd Street (now Central Avenue). In 1845, John Thomson, chief engineer of the Georgia Railroad, proposed that Mathasville’s name should be changed to “Atlantica-Pacifica" in honor of the railroads. The name proposal was changed to Atlanta, and the city was incorporated with its new name in 1847. At that time the Atlanta city limits stretched just one mile in radius away from the milemarker at the railroad depot in Downtown Atlanta.
The little city of Atlanta that began with the railroad, grew quickly. It attracted merchants and craftsmen, salesmen, land speculators and opportunist. It wasn’t long before banks, warehouses, sawmills, an infant textile industry, and ironworks also flocked to the booming city. Before the Civil War, Atlanta had attained a position of regional importance in the South. It was home to four railroad lines, over 10,000 people, 3,800 homes, and numerous successful businesses. During the war, Atlanta served as the supply and shipping center for the Confederacy, which was exactly why Sherman ordered that it be destroyed.
After the Civil War, all that remained in Atlanta was rubble and ashes. However, within 5 years ofthe end of the war, Atlanta had been rebuilt and had more than doubled its' pre-war population. The redevelopment followed its original patterns, with Downtown Atlanta reemerging as the core of the city. The same seven streets from the founding days were built back up and the central business district Downtown flourished. As in the beginning, the railroads served as the cornerstone of Atlanta’s economy. Ease in transportation and accessibility made Atlanta an attractive place for businesses, and residents alike. It was also during this period that the state capital of Georgia was moved from Milledgeville to Atlanta, which also served to attract new businesses.
As the city continued to rebuild and grow, colleges and universities opened, telephones were invented and installed, neighborhoods were designed and trolleys became the new mode of transportation. In 1895, Atlanta hosted the Cotton States and International Exposition in Piedmont park, welcoming 800,000 visitors and residents to the events. The Downtown business sector and residential districts began taking shape in the late 1920s, and much of the original designs and patterns still exist today. Downtown Atlanta has continued to grow over the years, and maintain notoriety as a leading U.S. city. Atlanta was host to the 1996 summer olympics. The city is home to several of the largest buildings and businesses in the south, and as a result is considered to be the capital of the Southeast. Today, businessmen and women from all over the country flock to Downtown Atlanta to pursue successful careers, and the appeal of a downtown address is more attractive than ever.