Historic crossroads, creative spirit.
Murals, live music and locally owned restaurants at the corner of Flat Shoals and Glenwood, surrounded by bungalow streets about four miles southeast of Downtown Atlanta.
- $500K
- Median sale price, single-family homes, East Atlanta (past 12 months)
- 1864
- Year the Battle of Atlanta was fought on land that is now East Atlanta
- 1911
- Year the Flatiron building opened at the village crossroads
- 4 mi
- Distance from Downtown Atlanta
Last updated: November 2026 · Market data from FMLS, East Atlanta, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Is East Atlanta right for you?
East Atlanta tends to fit buyers who want a historic home with a porch and a yard, a walkable village with independent restaurants and live music, and a quick drive to Downtown.
Bungalows with room to breathe
Early 1900s Craftsman bungalows, a few Victorians, post-war brick ranches and newer infill, many with side driveways, backyards and big trees.
A village that works day and night
Bagels at Emerald City in the morning, dinner at Banshee and bands at The EARL after dark, all at the same crossroads.
A neighborhood that shows up
The volunteer-run East Atlanta Strut every September, a Thursday farmers market from spring to fall, and Brownwood Park as the neighborhood’s front yard.
Where is East Atlanta?
East Atlanta is in the City of Atlanta, about four miles southeast of Downtown, just south of I-20 and east of Moreland Avenue. Unlike most intown neighborhoods, it sits entirely in DeKalb County. Ormewood Park is to the west, and Reynoldstown and Kirkwood are just north across I-20.
Getting around
- I-20 at Moreland Avenue or Flat Shoals Road puts Downtown a few minutes away.
- There’s no MARTA rail station in the village, so most residents drive or take MARTA buses.
- The village, Brownwood Park and the Thursday farmers market are a short walk from most East Atlanta streets.
See East Atlanta for yourself
Shannon shows you around East Atlanta Village: the street art, independent shops and music venues that give EAV its personality.
Local favorites
- The EARL, the East Atlanta Restaurant and Lounge, a live music landmark since 1999
- Banshee, inventive dinners and cocktails that draw people from all over the city
- Emerald City Bagels, New York-style bagels and the village’s morning line
- Argosy, dozens of craft beers on tap and a big patio out front
- 529, a small club with live shows most nights of the week
- Flatiron, a bar in the 1911 bank building at Flat Shoals and Glenwood
- Brownwood Park, with a recreation center, tennis courts, a playground and a creekside trail
- East Atlanta Village Farmers Market, Thursday evenings from spring through fall
East Atlanta market update: November 2026
Over the past 12 months (Nov 2025–Oct 2026), 65 single-family homes sold in East Atlanta at a median sale price of $499,900, about 6% lower than the year before. Homes went under contract in a median of 20 days, up from 10 a year earlier, and sold for about 99% of list price. In October there were 21 single-family homes for sale.
- $499,900
- Median sale price
- 20
- Median days on market
- 21
- Active listings
Source: FMLS InfoSparks, East Atlanta, residential detached, Nov 2025–Oct 2026. Homes listed under the East Atlanta neighborhood name in FMLS, so a close, not exact, picture. Updated monthly.
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Homes in East Atlanta
Walk two blocks off Flat Shoals and the village turns into a neighborhood. East Atlanta has early 1900s Craftsman bungalows with deep front porches, a few Victorians, and post-war brick ranches and cottages, mixed with renovations, modern infill and newer townhomes. Many lots have more room than you’d expect this close to Downtown. Over the past 12 months, single-family homes here sold at a median of $499,900, according to FMLS.
Three things buyers should know
- Know the city–county split. East Atlanta is in the City of Atlanta but entirely in DeKalb County, so ask for the actual property tax numbers on any home.
- Confirm the school zone. The neighborhood is in Atlanta Public Schools, not DeKalb County Schools. Much of it is zoned to Burgess-Peterson Academy, but zones change by street.
- Visit after dark, too. Streets closest to the village can be loud on weekend nights, so see a home at night before you buy.
Tips for buyers in East Atlanta
- Get fully pre-approved before you tour; homes here went under contract in a median of 20 days last year.
- Ask for the DeKalb County tax bill and check the school zone for the exact address.
- Walk the village and your street on a weekday morning and a Saturday night.
- Ask about down payment help: Georgia Dream assists qualifying first-time buyers.
- Come to the East Atlanta Strut in September or the Thursday farmers market to get a feel for the community.
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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.