Reynoldstown Real Estate

Reynoldstown

Reynoldstown sits on Atlanta's near east side, about two miles from Downtown, bordered roughly by Pearl Street to the west, Moreland Avenue to the east, a CSX rail line to the north, and Interstate 20 to the south. It borders Cabbagetown, Grant Park, Inman Park, and Edgewood, and the Inman Park/Reynoldstown MARTA station sits at its edge, giving residents rail access into Downtown and Midtown in a matter of minutes. From SRA Signature Realty's Tucker office, the drive typically follows I-285 to I-20 West or the connecting Moreland Avenue corridor into the neighborhood. Memorial Drive runs through Reynoldstown as its main commercial spine, linking the neighborhood to Downtown to the west and to Kirkwood and East Atlanta further east.

A Neighborhood Rooted in Reconstruction Era History

Reynoldstown formed in the years following the Civil War, when formerly enslaved people, drawn by railroad jobs, settled the area and built one of Atlanta's earliest African American communities. The neighborhood takes its name from Madison and Sarah Reynolds, early residents who ran a store on Wylie Street. Reynoldstown was annexed into the city of Atlanta in 1909, and its historic core was later listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, recognizing the neighborhood's collection of homes built for railroad and mill workers in the decades around the turn of the century. Two rail lines shaped that early growth, the Central of Georgia Railroad, now part of CSX, and the Atlanta and West Point Railroad corridor that would later become the route of the Atlanta BeltLine, and by the 1880s a trolley line on Wylie Street had cut travel time into Downtown considerably, drawing more residential development to the area.

BeltLine Access and Everyday Getting Around

The Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside Trail runs directly through Reynoldstown, connecting it on foot or by bike to Piedmont Park in one direction and to neighboring communities in the other. That trail, combined with the nearby MARTA station and Memorial Drive, makes Reynoldstown one of the more connected intown neighborhoods for people who want to walk, bike, or take transit rather than drive for daily errands. The trail also links Reynoldstown to the shops and restaurants clustered around the Eastside Trail in Inman Park and Old Fourth Ward, putting a wide range of dining and entertainment options within an easy walk or bike ride.

Architecture and Housing Character

Reynoldstown's housing stock reflects more than a century of building. Original shotgun houses, saddlebag houses, and Georgian cottages from the late 1800s and early 1900s sit alongside Craftsman bungalows and Victorian era homes, and since the late 1980s these have been joined by infill construction, including lofts, townhomes, and condominiums built along and near the rail corridor. That variety means buyers can look for anything from a compact, fully restored cottage on a small historic lot to a newer townhome within walking distance of the BeltLine trail.

Arts, Dining, and Community Life

Reynoldstown has long attracted an active arts community, anchored by organizations like WondeRoot and DooGallery, and murals and street art along Wylie Street add to the neighborhood's visual character. Memorial Drive and the streets near the BeltLine host a mix of restaurants and local businesses, and repurposed industrial buildings, including a former mattress factory, now serve new commercial uses. The neighborhood keeps a full calendar of community events, among them the long running Wheelbarrow Festival, a neighborhood farmers market, and a Halloween celebration each fall. Together, these events and the neighborhood's small businesses give Reynoldstown a strong sense of community identity that has carried through more than a century of change.

• Walk or bike the BeltLine's Eastside Trail toward Piedmont Park


• Spend time at Lang-Carson Park and its community garden


• Browse local art at WondeRoot or DooGallery


• Take in the annual Wheelbarrow Festival


• Grab dinner or coffee along the Memorial Drive corridor

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Reynoldstown located within Atlanta?

Reynoldstown sits on the city's near east side, about two miles from Downtown, bordered by Cabbagetown, Grant Park, Inman Park, and Edgewood.

Does the Atlanta BeltLine run through Reynoldstown?

Yes. The BeltLine's Eastside Trail runs directly through the neighborhood, connecting to Piedmont Park and other intown neighborhoods.

What kind of homes are found in Reynoldstown?

The neighborhood mixes historic shotgun houses, saddlebag houses, Georgian cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and Victorian homes with newer lofts, townhomes, and condominiums.

Is there MARTA access from Reynoldstown?

Yes. The Inman Park/Reynoldstown MARTA station sits along the neighborhood's edge, providing rail access into Downtown and Midtown.

What part of Atlanta is Reynoldstown considered part of?

Reynoldstown is part of Atlanta's east side intown core, near Inman Park, Cabbagetown, and Grant Park, along the Memorial Drive corridor.