Bungalows, a main street and a big park.
A historic east Atlanta neighborhood with Craftsman bungalows, a small-town main street on Hosea L. Williams Drive, Bessie Branham Park and the PATH trail, all inside the city on the DeKalb side.
- $737K
- Median sale price, Kirkwood (past 12 months)
- 1899
- Year Kirkwood became its own town
- 9 days
- Median days on market
- 2009
- Kirkwood Historic District listed on the National Register
Last updated: November 2026 · Market data from FMLS, Kirkwood subdivision, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Is Kirkwood right for you?
Kirkwood tends to fit buyers who love Craftsman bungalows, a walkable main street and a big neighborhood park, all inside the city limits.
Craftsman charm
Bungalows are the signature style, with late-1800s Victorians and newer infill mixed in.
Main street feel
Hosea L. Williams Drive has restaurants, coffee, a wine shop and a library.
Park and trail
Bessie Branham Park and the PATH Trolley Line trail run through the neighborhood.
Where is Kirkwood?
Kirkwood is on Atlanta’s east side, inside the city limits on the DeKalb County side. It’s bounded roughly by DeKalb Avenue to the north, Memorial Drive and I-20 to the south, Montgomery Street to the west and 1st Avenue to the east, with Lake Claire, Edgewood, East Lake and Oakhurst nearby.
Getting around
- I-20 runs along the south edge and DeKalb Avenue along the north.
- The PATH Trolley Line trail runs along Hosea L. Williams Drive and Woodbine Avenue.
- MARTA’s Blue Line stations are a short trip north of DeKalb Avenue.
See Kirkwood for yourself
Shannon shows you why people fall in love with Kirkwood quickly: its character, local spots and small-town main street inside the city.
Local favorites
- Hosea L. Williams Drive, restaurants, bars, coffee and a wine shop
- Bessie Branham Park, courts, fields, a playground and Atlanta’s Urban Treehouse
- Spring Fling and Tour of Homes, an annual spring festival
- Wine Stroll, a fall walk through local businesses
- Home for the Holidays, a tree lighting and holiday market
- PATH Trolley Line trail, walking and biking through the neighborhood
Kirkwood market update: November 2026
In Kirkwood over the past 12 months (Nov 2025–Oct 2026), 109 homes sold at a median of $737,042, with a median of just 9 days on the market. Homes sold at about 100% of list price, and there were 27 homes for sale in October.
- $737,042
- Median sale price
- 9
- Median days on market
- 27
- Active listings
Source: FMLS InfoSparks, Kirkwood subdivision, all residential, Nov 2025–Oct 2026. Subdivision names are entered by listing agents, so a close, not exact, picture. Updated monthly.
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Homes in Kirkwood
Kirkwood started as an early streetcar suburb, became its own town in 1899 and was annexed by Atlanta in the early 1920s. Craftsman bungalows are the signature style, with late-1800s Victorians mixed in, and new infill homes have been going up since the mid-1990s. The median sale price was $737,042 over the past 12 months, according to FMLS.
Thinking about buying here? Read my step-by-step guide to buying a home in Kirkwood.
Three things buyers should know
- You’re in DeKalb County. Kirkwood is in the City of Atlanta on the DeKalb side, so property taxes and homestead exemptions go through DeKalb.
- Move quickly. With a median of 9 days on market, get pre-approved before you start touring.
- Bungalow inspections. Many homes are about 100 years old; add a sewer scope and check the foundation and wiring.
Tips for buyers in Kirkwood
- Get pre-approved before you tour; good homes go fast.
- Look at nearby lots that could get new infill construction.
- Expect a lead-based paint disclosure on homes built before 1978.
- Use your due diligence period wisely; in Georgia you can walk away for any reason during it.
- Ask about Georgia Dream and Invest Atlanta down payment help if you qualify.
Q3 2026 Kirkwood Neighborhood Guide
Market stats, local favorites and what to know before you buy in Kirkwood, in one free download.
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.