Virginia-Highland Real Estate
Virginia-Highland is an eclectic community of homes, boutiques, and restaurants in intown Atlanta. The neighborhood is located within Atlanta city limits just 5 minutes northeast of downtown Atlanta. Virginia-Highland is bordered on the north by Amsterdam Avenue, on the south by Ponce De Leon Avenue, on the east by Briarcliff Road, and on the west by the Southern Rail Road Line. This fantastic location provides residents with many conveniences both inside and out of the neighborhood. In keeping with its founding purpose, travel within and around Virginia-Highland is easy...there is just a quick commute to work, schools, and all of the other necessities of life.
Many of the homes in Virginia-Highland date back to the 1920’s and are styled as charming bungalows characteristic of that time period. The houses stand side by side on hilly streets and are shaded with tall lush trees. There is some beautiful landscaping in Virginia-Highland and many of the homes have large front porches where residents can sit back and relax. Some of the porches are open with porch swings, hammocks or rocking chairs, while others are more intimate and screened in. Residents on the more hilly streets in the neighborhood have the advantage of a clear view of the downtown Atlanta skyline from their porches.
Virginia-Highland, as an intown neighborhood offers residents not only all of the benefits of intown living, but also its own enchanting array of shops, restaurants and entertainment. There are seven distinct commercial “villages” that are divided by short walk-able blocks of homes. Virginia-Highland is known for its diverse shopping opportunities in these vilages which include: art galleries, clothing boutiques, day spas, salons, antique and traditional home decorating and furniture stores, flower shops, and so much more. There are also sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, gelato and ice cream stores, and fantastic restaurants and bars which offer great food, drinks and nightlife.
Virginia-Highland as a neighborhood is cozy and inviting, and it’s location in Atlanta, coupled with its own diverse and unique shopping, dining, and entertainment leave little remaining for residents to desire. The neighborhood seems to have everything… it even hosts its own major festival, Summerfest, each year on the first weekend of June.
Homes For Sale in Virginia-Highland
If you are interested in buying a home in Virginia-Highland, check out all the current listings below and contact us when we can further assist you!
Custom Home Built By Robert Jackson. Nearly .5 Acre...
- Price:
- $1,350,000
- 30306, Atlanta, GA
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 4½
- Half Baths:
- 1
- Status:
- Active
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 4324857
- Subdivision:
- Virginia Highland
Custom Home Built By Robert Jackson. Nearly .5 Acre With 120' Street Frontage. Top Notch Finishes And Keen Attention To Detail Throughout, Master On Main, Chef's Kitchen,private Libary,theater Room, 2 Staircases To 2nd Level, All Bedrooms With Private Baths,3 Car Carriage House With Art Studio /guest...
- Provider:
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Atlanta Fine Homes Sothebys International
Freshly Painted Interiors Are Light, Bright And Airy!...
- Price:
- $1,200,000
- 30306-3526, Atlanta, GA
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 5½
- Half Baths:
- 1
- Status:
- Active
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 4264206
- Subdivision:
- Virginia Highland
Freshly Painted Interiors Are Light, Bright And Airy! This Hard To Find Newer Construction Has Amazing Upgrades And Was Enhanced By Current Owner, Including An Artistic Negative Edge Pool And Huge Family Room With Stone Fireplace And Antique Pub Style Bar. Office/bedroom On Main With Full Bath, Master...
- Provider:
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Harry Norman Realtors
Custom Build By Multiple Award Winning Capstone Builders!...
- Price:
- $1,199,500
- 30306-3412, Atlanta, GA
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 4½
- Half Baths:
- 1
- Status:
- Active
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 4316883
- Subdivision:
- Virginia Highland
Custom Build By Multiple Award Winning Capstone Builders! High-end Construction! Beautiful Hardwood Flrs, Lg Open Living Areas. Kitchen With Large Island, Imported Granite Cntrs, High-end Stainless Appl, Sub Zero, Bosch, Thermador! Kit Open To Family Rm. Rear Deck & Screened Porch. Lg Master Suite W/...
- Provider:
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Atlanta Fine Homes Sothebys International
New Price!! Please Note Sq Footage. This Is A Spectacular...
- Price:
- $1,149,000
- 30306-3726, Atlanta, GA
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 5
- Half Baths:
- 2
- Status:
- Active
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 4245794
- Subdivision:
- Virginia Highland
New Price!! Please Note Sq Footage. This Is A Spectacular Quality Newer Custom Home On 3 Levels (w/ Elevator) Features A High Degree Of Craftsmanship & Fine Finishes Throughout. It Has Been Pre-inspected. Features: Grand 2-story Foyer; Fireside Great Room ; Formal Dining Room; Gourmet Kitchen W/ Viking...
- Provider:
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Area Atlanta Real Estate Llc
New Tudor-style Custom Home By John Willis Features...
- Price:
- $1,139,000
- 30306, Atlanta, GA
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 4½
- Half Baths:
- 1
- Status:
- Pending Sale
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- 4223987
- Subdivision:
- Virginia Highland
New Tudor-style Custom Home By John Willis Features 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths. Brick & Stone Exterior, Exceptional Interior Finishes. Large, Open Chef?s Kitchen With Top-of-the-line Appliances, View To Family Room With Fireplace, Separate Breakfast Room. French Doors To Covered Porch. High Ceilings, Inviting...
- Provider:
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Atlanta Fine Homes Sothebys International
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The History of Virginia-Highland
Virginia-Highland got its name from the main intersection of Virginia Avenue and Highland Avenue. The history of the area can be traced back to the 1800s, to farmers who settled there. In 1890 the Atlanta Street Railway Company was the first to open the area up to suburban development. At this time developers began buying farms and subdividing them for residential and limited commercial use.
Most of Virginia-Highland was originally developed to enhance and take advantage of the new trolley system. Streets and houses were placed and designed to provide residents with easy access to the trolley line. The area was specifically designed to minimize walking distances between homes and the trolley. Small commercial districts, similar to those that exist there today were built close to the trolley stops to capitalize on trolley patrons and local residents.
The majority of the bungalow style homes in Virginia-Highland were built in the 1910s and 1920s, and the bulk of the commercial development began in 1925. The area prospered and grew up until the 1960s, when then like many other intown neighborhoods, it suffered through disinvestment and neglect. The instability however, was short lived. In the 1970s, families quickly began moving back into the neighborhood and renovating homes which caused property values to increase dramatically.
The Virginia-Highland Civic Association was founded in 1975, and since then it has been very active maintaining and preserving the neighborhood. In the late 1970s the VHCA worked hard and successfully defeated the proposed interstate 485 which otherwise would have destroyed the integrity and character of Virginia-Highland. The VHCA has also overseen significant residential and commercial renovation projects. Because of the VHCA’s hardwork, and residents’ devotion to their neighborhood, Virginia-Highland is one of Atlanta’s most desirable neighborhoods. Although the trolley no longer exists, the vision to build a neighborhood with convenient access to transportation, and shopping continues to flourish here today.