Opinion: These Atlanta neighborhoods are still a smart buy in 2025

Josh Green

Tue, 07/08/2025 – 10:52

Editor’s note: As we eclipse the halfway point of 2025, intown Atlanta real estate is generally showing fewer signs of cooling than thermometers. Median home sales prices in the city nipped $430,000 in May, according to Redfin data. That’s an increase of more than $100,000 in five years. Gulp.

So where do good ITP deals still exist, if they do?

Median home sales prices in the City of Atlanta for all housing types over the past five years, according to Redfin. Redfin.com

Bruce Logue, a Realtor and associate broker with the Bruce Logue Lifespaces Team at HomeSmart, recently contributed his 2 cents in the form of the following Letter to the Editor. Logue counts nearly 20 years of experience in the Atlanta market, and his six picks for good-investment neighborhoods (and one ITP city) in 2025 share some commonalities but are also markedly different.

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Dear Editor,

What are the top Atlanta neighborhoods for buyers and investors—or both at the same time—in 2025? Let’s have a look.

According to a recent article from Realtor.com, one in every five homes in the Atlanta metro area are owned by an investor. [Editor’s note: That’s not necessarily an attribute.] Georgia was also cited in the same report as a state with some of the highest investor activity in the nation, with 15.9 percent of investors selling and 17.3 percent of investors buying properties.

Reasons for investors to scoop up properties vary, from purchasing and reworking an older home to sell or charge rent for, to buying a property and waiting for its value to appreciate over time. Homebuyers, meanwhile, obviously need places to live. Atlanta boasts a dynamic economy and vibrant communities, with plenty of charming historic properties and modern multifamily units.

If you’re interested in partaking in Atlanta’s flourishing housing market, but unsure of where to begin looking for properties, I’ve identified the top locations within the Atlanta metro area for buying and investing in 2025.

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WEST END
Laden with small breweries, coworking spaces, and historic charm, investors should consider the draw the West End currently has for renters right now. When comparing this neighborhood with areas such as West Midtown and Old Fourth Ward, West End offers a lower price point for both single-family and multifamily properties.

Overview of a forthcoming 23-unit townhome project between the Beltline and a Dunkin’ in West End. Courtesy of Ackerman & Co.

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LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS
This up-and-coming neighborhood is another community that falls within opportunity zones, which offer major tax incentives for long-term investors. Lakewood Heights has experienced spill-over growth from areas like Chosewood Park, Pittsburgh, and Peoplestown, and is undergoing development within the entertainment industry as movie studios have moved their operations there. This once-blighted area is conveniently situated along the Atlanta Beltline and near downtown.

Four options for adaptive-reuse and new construction in Lakewood Heights compiled in a March report this year. APS/Housing Innovation Lab/Atlanta Urban Development

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SYLVAN HILLS
Located north of the East Point area and close to the West End, Sylvan Hills is also experiencing attention from the entertainment industry as Tyler Perry’s studios are housed in the area. Businesses within the community have rallied around the film industry building in that area, revitalizing it.

Sylvan Hills has great affordability and historic charm, boasts family-friendly attractions such as Perkerson Park and its 50 acres of playgrounds, a splash pad, and disc golf course, and is close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Investors will note great rental opportunities due to the community’s proximity to Atlanta Technical and Metropolitan state colleges, as well as easy access to MARTA.

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BANKHEAD
Bankhead has experienced major development proposals such as Quarry Yards—a $400-million project later scooped up by Microsoft for potential future redevelopment—and living there provides easy access to the beautiful trails and parks of the Atlanta Beltline.

Heading south on Westside Trail Segment 4, now open to the public. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

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MECHANICSVILLE
This Southwest Atlanta neighborhood has long been overlooked, but it’s become a great destination for investors (and homebuyers intending to live there). Located close to Atlanta’s downtown, it boasts easy access to both MARTA and the interstate, making it prime for commuters to travel across the metro area.

An adaptive-reuse redevelopment of the historic GE Towers is underway near MARTA, and there are underutilized properties near Rosa L. Burney Park that have been flagged for apartment development, which is anticipated to enhance livability and walkability.

Plans for four-story units at 717 Pryor St. in Mechanicsville. Place Maker Design

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HAPEVILLE

(2023 “Best Atlanta Neighborhood” tournament champion)

Planned three-story facades along Dogwood Drive in Hapeville. The Hartwin Group/McNeal Development

The Aerotropolis Atlanta redevelopment project is located within Hapeville on the site of a shuttered Ford plant, and it’s anticipated to draw homebuyers to the area due to its major mixed-use and office spaces. What’s more, Hapeville’s revitalized downtown offers plentiful dining options and entertainment venues.

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Opinion: These Atlanta neighborhoods are still a smart buy in 2025

Josh Green

Tue, 07/08/2025 – 10:52

Editor’s note: As we eclipse the halfway point of 2025, intown Atlanta real estate is generally showing fewer signs of cooling than thermometers. Median home sales prices in the city nipped $430,000 in May, according to Redfin data. That’s an increase of more than $100,000 in five years. Gulp. So where do good ITP deals still exist, if they do?

Median home sales prices in the City of Atlanta for all housing types over the past five years, according to Redfin. Redfin.com

Bruce Logue, a Realtor and associate broker with the Bruce Logue Lifespaces Team at HomeSmart, recently contributed his 2 cents in the form of the following Letter to the Editor. Logue counts nearly 20 years of experience in the Atlanta market, and his six picks for good-investment neighborhoods (and one ITP city) in 2025 share some commonalities but are also markedly different. …Dear Editor, What are the top Atlanta neighborhoods for buyers and investors—or both at the same time—in 2025? Let’s have a look. According to a recent article from Realtor.com, one in every five homes in the Atlanta metro area are owned by an investor. [Editor’s note: That’s not necessarily an attribute.] Georgia was also cited in the same report as a state with some of the highest investor activity in the nation, with 15.9 percent of investors selling and 17.3 percent of investors buying properties. Reasons for investors to scoop up properties vary, from purchasing and reworking an older home to sell or charge rent for, to buying a property and waiting for its value to appreciate over time. Homebuyers, meanwhile, obviously need places to live. Atlanta boasts a dynamic economy and vibrant communities, with plenty of charming historic properties and modern multifamily units. If you’re interested in partaking in Atlanta’s flourishing housing market, but unsure of where to begin looking for properties, I’ve identified the top locations within the Atlanta metro area for buying and investing in 2025. …WEST ENDLaden with small breweries, coworking spaces, and historic charm, investors should consider the draw the West End currently has for renters right now. When comparing this neighborhood with areas such as West Midtown and Old Fourth Ward, West End offers a lower price point for both single-family and multifamily properties.

Overview of a forthcoming 23-unit townhome project between the Beltline and a Dunkin’ in West End. Courtesy of Ackerman & Co.

Renters here appreciate its affordability, walkability, and young professional, creative atmosphere due to the presence of nearby colleges like Morehouse, Spelman, and Clark Atlanta University. What’s more, parts of the West End fall within federal opportunity zones, which provide significant tax incentives for long-term investors. The city also offers grants and assistance for investors looking to restore historic properties. …LAKEWOOD HEIGHTSThis up-and-coming neighborhood is another community that falls within opportunity zones, which offer major tax incentives for long-term investors. Lakewood Heights has experienced spill-over growth from areas like Chosewood Park, Pittsburgh, and Peoplestown, and is undergoing development within the entertainment industry as movie studios have moved their operations there. This once-blighted area is conveniently situated along the Atlanta Beltline and near downtown.

Four options for adaptive-reuse and new construction in Lakewood Heights compiled in a March report this year. APS/Housing Innovation Lab/Atlanta Urban Development

…SYLVAN HILLSLocated north of the East Point area and close to the West End, Sylvan Hills is also experiencing attention from the entertainment industry as Tyler Perry’s studios are housed in the area. Businesses within the community have rallied around the film industry building in that area, revitalizing it. Sylvan Hills has great affordability and historic charm, boasts family-friendly attractions such as Perkerson Park and its 50 acres of playgrounds, a splash pad, and disc golf course, and is close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Investors will note great rental opportunities due to the community’s proximity to Atlanta Technical and Metropolitan state colleges, as well as easy access to MARTA. …BANKHEADBankhead has experienced major development proposals such as Quarry Yards—a $400-million project later scooped up by Microsoft for potential future redevelopment—and living there provides easy access to the beautiful trails and parks of the Atlanta Beltline.

Heading south on Westside Trail Segment 4, now open to the public. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta

Investors should consider properties with proximity to the Bankhead MARTA station, which has plans to expand to accommodate longer trains for commuters in the area. This beautiful community boasts homes built in a historic architectural style, as well as Craftsman-style homes. …MECHANICSVILLEThis Southwest Atlanta neighborhood has long been overlooked, but it’s become a great destination for investors (and homebuyers intending to live there). Located close to Atlanta’s downtown, it boasts easy access to both MARTA and the interstate, making it prime for commuters to travel across the metro area. An adaptive-reuse redevelopment of the historic GE Towers is underway near MARTA, and there are underutilized properties near Rosa L. Burney Park that have been flagged for apartment development, which is anticipated to enhance livability and walkability.

Plans for four-story units at 717 Pryor St. in Mechanicsville. Place Maker Design

…HAPEVILLE (2023 “Best Atlanta Neighborhood” tournament champion)

Planned three-story facades along Dogwood Drive in Hapeville. The Hartwin Group/McNeal Development

This hidden gem of an ITP city is located conveniently close to the Atlanta airport. Due to its economic incentives as an enterprise zone, developers are buying large tracks of land and building upscale townhouses and new single-family homes to house jobseekers. The Aerotropolis Atlanta redevelopment project is located within Hapeville on the site of a shuttered Ford plant, and it’s anticipated to draw homebuyers to the area due to its major mixed-use and office spaces. What’s more, Hapeville’s revitalized downtown offers plentiful dining options and entertainment venues….Follow us on social media: Twitter / Facebook/and now: Instagram • Letters to the Editor (Urbanize Atlanta)