Edgewood Real Estate

Edgewood

Edgewood sits on Atlanta's east side, beyond Reynoldstown and Candler Park and just west of Kirkwood, roughly three miles from Downtown. Just across the Kirkwood line, the historic Pratt-Pullman rail yard has been redeveloped into creative and event space, reachable from Edgewood on foot or by bike via the Trolley Trail. Moreland Avenue and DeKalb Avenue frame much of the neighborhood, and the Edgewood/Candler Park MARTA station on the Blue Line sits along its edge, putting a quick rail trip into Downtown within easy reach. From SRA Signature Realty's office in Tucker, the drive typically comes in along Lawrenceville Highway or LaVista Road before connecting to DeKalb Avenue or Memorial Drive into the neighborhood.

From Hardeville to Edgewood

The area now known as Edgewood was originally called Hardeville, after a large local landowning family, before the name Edgewood appeared in print by 1879. Growth followed the arrival of a Georgia Railroad depot near Clifton Road and DeKalb Avenue, and the neighborhood grew through Atlanta's broader Reconstruction-era economic expansion between 1870 and 1910. Edgewood was formally annexed into the city of Atlanta in 1909, after which streets, water, and sewer service were extended and improved. Streetcar service through the area helped spur another wave of building in the 1920s. Much of the neighborhood's housing dates to these decades, with American Craftsman-style homes filling in streets that stand in contrast to the more ornate Victorian houses found in neighboring Kirkwood and Candler Park.

Parks and the Trolley Trail

Coan Park, the neighborhood's largest green space, offers open fields, a playground, and fitness equipment, and serves as a trailhead for the Eastside Trolley Trail. Smaller Walker Park, to the south, occupies eight acres once part of a Civil War-era battlefield and includes tennis courts and a dog park. The Eastside Trolley Trail, completed in 2023, traces the route of a nineteenth-century trolley line that once ran between Atlanta and Decatur, and it links Edgewood to Reynoldstown and Kirkwood, connecting at its western end to the Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail.

Shopping at the Edgewood Retail District

The Edgewood Retail District, a 44-acre mixed-use shopping center built along Moreland Avenue on land once owned by Atlanta Gas Light, brought the area's first intown Lowe's home improvement store along with a mix of other national retailers and a grocery store. Little Five Points itself, with its independent shops, restaurants, and live music venues, sits less than a mile north of most of the neighborhood, giving Edgewood residents both big-box convenience and a walkable alternative commercial district close at hand.

Homes and Community Character

Edgewood's housing stock blends early twentieth-century Craftsman cottages with midcentury houses and newer infill construction, giving many streets a varied, block-by-block mix rather than a single uniform look. Sidewalks, mature trees, and a close-in location keep the neighborhood well connected to its eastside neighbors, and many of the older Craftsman cottages have been updated over the years while keeping their front porches and gabled rooflines. The combination of Coan Park, the Trolley Trail, and nearby Little Five Points shapes much of everyday life for residents, who can reach a park, a trail, or a corner restaurant within a short walk of most homes.

• Walk or bike the Eastside Trolley Trail to the Atlanta BeltLine


• Spend an afternoon at Coan Park or Walker Park


• Shop the Edgewood Retail District along Moreland Avenue


• Browse the independent shops of nearby Little Five Points


• Catch a MARTA train at the Edgewood/Candler Park station

Between its parks, the retail district, and its MARTA connection to Downtown, Edgewood functions as a well-connected part of Atlanta's east side, close to both Little Five Points and Kirkwood without sitting directly on either neighborhood's busiest commercial strip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Edgewood from Downtown Atlanta?

Edgewood is about three miles east of Downtown, reachable by car via DeKalb Avenue or Memorial Drive, or by MARTA's Blue Line from the Edgewood/Candler Park station.

What neighborhoods border Edgewood?

Edgewood borders Reynoldstown to the west, Candler Park to the north, Kirkwood to the east, and East Atlanta to the south.

Is Edgewood connected to the Atlanta BeltLine?

Yes. The Eastside Trolley Trail, completed in 2023, links Edgewood to the BeltLine's Eastside Trail by way of Reynoldstown.

What kind of homes will I find in Edgewood?

Edgewood mixes Craftsman cottages from the early twentieth century with midcentury houses and newer construction, generally more understated than the Victorian homes found in neighboring Kirkwood and Candler Park.

What shopping is available in Edgewood?

The Edgewood Retail District along Moreland Avenue offers national retailers and a grocery store, while nearby Little Five Points adds independent shops and restaurants within about a mile.