Westside roots, room to grow.
A Westside neighborhood with industrial roots, a MARTA station and Atlanta’s largest park nearby, a few minutes from West Midtown and Downtown.
- $270K
- Median sale price, ZIP 30314 (past 12 months)
- Green Line
- MARTA line that ends at Bankhead station
- 2021
- Year nearby Westside Park opened
- 3 mi
- Distance from Downtown Atlanta
Last updated: November 2026 · Market data from FMLS, ZIP 30314, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Is Bankhead right for you?
Bankhead tends to fit buyers looking for a lower price point close to Downtown and West Midtown, who want MARTA access and are excited about a part of the Westside that’s still changing.
Homes with potential
Traditional single-family homes, mid-century ranches and newer construction, with plenty of homes ready for updates.
Transit and highways
The Bankhead MARTA station, Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and I-20 and I-75/85 nearby make getting around simple.
Green space nearby
Westside Park, the city’s largest park, has trails, a reservoir and skyline views just a short drive away.
Where is Bankhead?
Bankhead is a City of Atlanta neighborhood about three miles northwest of Downtown, along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway (the old Bankhead Highway). Grove Park is to the west, English Avenue to the east, and West Midtown is just to the north.
Getting around
- The Bankhead MARTA station is the last stop on the Green Line, with trains to Downtown.
- Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, I-20 and I-75/85 connect the neighborhood to the rest of the city.
- West Midtown, Westside Park and Downtown are all a short drive away.
See Bankhead for yourself
Shannon shows you around Bankhead: its industrial roots, the homes, the MARTA station and how close it sits to Westside Park and West Midtown.
Local favorites, in and near Bankhead
- Westside Park, with trails, the Bellwood Quarry reservoir and skyline views
- Bankhead MARTA station, the end of the Green Line
- The Works, a West Midtown food hall, shops and entertainment district
- West Midtown, restaurants, breweries and design shops a short drive north
- Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, named for the civil rights attorney
Bankhead market update: November 2026
Bankhead is small, and only 1 home sold under the neighborhood’s name in FMLS over the past 12 months, so we look at ZIP 30314 for a bigger picture. Across the ZIP, which includes nearby Westside neighborhoods, 147 homes sold at a median of $270,000 from Nov 2025 to Oct 2026, with a median of 34 days on the market. In October there were 133 homes for sale in the ZIP.
- $270,000
- Median sale price, ZIP 30314
- 34
- Median days on market
- 133
- Active listings, ZIP 30314
Source: FMLS InfoSparks, ZIP 30314 and Bankhead, all residential, Nov 2025–Oct 2026. Updated monthly.
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Homes in Bankhead
Bankhead grew up alongside the railroads and industry on Atlanta’s Westside. Today you’ll find traditional single-family homes, mid-century ranches and a growing number of renovations and new builds. Prices vary a lot depending on a home’s condition, and across ZIP 30314 homes sold at a median of $270,000 over the past 12 months, according to FMLS.
Three things buyers should know
- Expect a wide price range. Renovated homes and homes that need work can be priced very differently, so compare carefully.
- Inspect carefully. Plan for a full inspection and a sewer scope, and ask what has been updated and whether permits were pulled.
- Walk the blocks. The area is changing, so walk your street and nearby blocks at different times of day.
Tips for buyers in Bankhead
- Get fully pre-approved before you tour so you can act when the right home comes up.
- Ask about down payment help: Georgia Dream and City of Atlanta programs may help qualifying buyers.
- Ride MARTA from Bankhead station to see your commute.
- Visit Westside Park on a weekend to get a feel for the area.
- Check the school zone for the exact address with Atlanta Public Schools.
Want the full Bankhead picture?
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Shannon Williams, PhD
About 20 years in education before real estate, and I still work like a teacher: one clear step at a time, no question too basic. Nearly 300 Atlanta families helped. Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, selling, relocating to Atlanta, or looking for an agent who welcomes LGBTQ+ clients, I’ll walk you through every step.