Chosewood Park is a southeast Atlanta neighborhood with fruit trees on its sidewalks, a park at its heart, and the BeltLine’s Southside Trail and the new Englewood greenspace taking shape nearby. If you’re thinking about buying here, here’s what to know and my step-by-step guide.
Want the big picture first? See my Chosewood Park neighborhood guide for the video tour, market update and local favorites.
Chosewood Park at a glance
- Location: City of Atlanta, about three miles south of Downtown
- Neighbors: Grant Park, Boulevard Heights, Peoplestown, South Atlanta and Lakewood Heights
- Median sale price: $482,500 (past 12 months, 8 sales)
- Days on market: 18 (median)
- Signature: The Edible Neighborhood fruit-tree program
- Schools: Atlanta Public Schools
A little history
Chosewood Park developed in the early 1900s around the green space that gives it its name. Like many south-side neighborhoods, it went through decades of slower growth before the Atlanta BeltLine renewed interest in the area. In 2014, resident Clay Preston started the Edible Neighborhood program, planting apples, plums, persimmons, pears, figs and cherries along the sidewalks, later adding grapevines, berries and herbs that any neighbor can harvest.
What it’s like to live in Chosewood Park
Chosewood Park has a strong community spirit, and the Edible Neighborhood plantings are a big part of its personality. The park at its center is a gathering spot, Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta are just to the north, and the BeltLine’s Southside Trail is under construction through the area. Atlanta Housing’s 30-acre Englewood development is adding about 6 acres of new greenspace, including a pond and fountain, a linear park and a town center park.
Homes and prices
You’ll find classic early 1900s bungalows, mid-century homes and a growing number of new construction homes and townhomes, especially near the BeltLine. Only 8 homes sold under the Chosewood Park name over the past 12 months, at a median of $482,500, with a median of 18 days on the market. In October there were 4 homes for sale.
Who Chosewood Park fits
Chosewood Park tends to fit buyers who want to get in early on a BeltLine neighborhood that’s still growing, with a central park and a strong community. If you want a fully built-out neighborhood with shops and restaurants at your door, Grant Park or Ormewood Park may fit better today.
My step-by-step guide to buying in Chosewood Park
Step 1: Get fully pre-approved
With only a handful of sales each year, be ready to act when a home comes up.
Step 2: Ask about down payment help
First-time buyers may qualify for Georgia Dream or City of Atlanta programs.
Step 3: Widen your search nearby
Set alerts for Boulevard Heights, Peoplestown and South Atlanta too.
Step 4: Compare old and new
Bungalows and new builds differ in price, yard and upkeep. Compare total monthly costs.
Step 5: Ask about BeltLine and Englewood plans
Find out what’s planned and when near the home you’re considering.
Step 6: Inspect carefully
Get a full inspection and a sewer scope, and an independent inspection on new construction.
Step 7: Spend time in the neighborhood
Walk the park, find the fruit trees and visit Grant Park nearby.
Local favorites in Chosewood Park
- Chosewood Park, the neighborhood’s namesake green space
- Edible Neighborhood plantings, fruit trees and berries along the sidewalks
- BeltLine Southside Trail, under construction through the area
- Englewood greenspace, a pond, fountain and town center park
- Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta, just to the north
Chosewood Park FAQ
How much do homes cost in Chosewood Park?
Over the past 12 months, 8 homes sold under the Chosewood Park name at a median of $482,500, according to FMLS.
What is the Edible Neighborhood?
A program started in 2014 that plants fruit trees, berries, grapevines and herbs along the sidewalks for neighbors to harvest.
Is Chosewood Park on the BeltLine?
Yes. The Southside Trail is under construction through the area.
What is Englewood?
A 30-acre Atlanta Housing development along the Southside Trail with about 6 acres of new greenspace.
What schools serve Chosewood Park?
Atlanta Public Schools. Confirm the zone for each address.
Ready to explore Chosewood Park?
Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, selling, relocating to Atlanta, or looking for an agent who welcomes LGBTQ+ clients, I’d love to help you find your place in Chosewood Park. Start with my Chosewood Park neighborhood guide, or call or text me at 404-643-2013.