Atlanta Tour of Homes

Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week

SELECT RESTAURANTS EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2009

July, 27, 2009 - August 9, 2009
Participating Restaurants

Today kicks off Downtown Atlanta Restaurant Week where you can have a three course meal for only $25.00 at participating restaurants.  Due to the overwhelming success of past years, this year's restaurant week is actually two weeks and runs through August 9th.  This event is usually a sell out so pick a couple of days, a couple of restaurants and start making your reservations now. 

Did you know that 26,700 people make Downtown Atlanta their home?  There are 23,454 total residential units (existing, under construction & planned) within a four square mile area designated as Downtown Atlanta. 

I just wanted to highlight a couple of restaurants participating in restaurant week that are part of a residential building or area. BLT Steak is located in the W Atlanta Downtown building which features the W Atlanta Downtown Hotel & Residences.  These luxury condos feature one, two and three bedroom plans starting in the mid 200's to over 3 million. 

Right next door at Twelve Centennial Park, you will find the restaurant Room.  Twelve Centennial Park offers one and two bedroom units starting in the 130's.  This building is still being offered by the developer; however, there are several resale units available as well.  Click herefor a list of units available according to MLS. 

Right on the southwestern edge of Centennial Park, you will find Ruth's Chris Steak Houselocated in the Embassy Suites Hotel and directly across the street from Centennial Park West Condominiums.  A benefit at Centennial Park West is room service is available from Ruth's Chris Steak House.  You will find that most downtown residences with a restaurant will offer some type of room service.  Currently listed at Centennial Park West Condominiums are one - four bedroom units starting in the low 300's to over 1.5 million. 

Finally, in Atlanta's loft district, Castleberry Hill, there's Pachal's Atlanta and No Mas Cantina.  Castleberry Hill features unique, residential and commercial loft spaces redeveloped from historic warehouse buildings housing condos, restaurants and boutiques.  Click hereto view lofts for sale in Castleberry Hill. 

Atlanta Downtown Festival

 

Saturday, May 16, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 17, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association is sponsoring it's eighth annual Atlanta Downtown Festival showcasing living and playing in Downtown Atlanta.  The celebration will feature an Artist Market, Scavenger Hunt, live entertainment, a Beer Garden and much more! 

Castleberry Hill Loft Tour

  Saturday, October 4, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 5, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association presents it's seventh annual Loft Tour.  New this year is an Artists Market featuring local artists and vendor.  Castleberry Hill is a registered historic district and Atlanta’s eighth officially designated Landmark District. The neighborhood is located on the southwestern edge of Downtown just south of the Georgia Dome and CNN Center and is home to some of Atlanta's hippest residents.  The housing stock consists of "true" loft living with a sprinkle of new construction.  Most of the buildings used to be warehouses and plants for various industries that supported downtown Atlanta.  This is a must see! 

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Castleberry Hill Art Stroll

This past Friday, I received a call from a colleague who needed help hosting several open houses during the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll.  So, I volunteered to help and it was a blast!  If you have never been to the Art Stroll, it is a must "to do."  Castleberry Hillis located south of Marietta Street, north of I-20, east of Northside Drive and Spring Street.  The main drags are Walker and Peters Streets.  There was so much to do including gallery tours, shopping, dining, drinking and of course several of the lofts for sale were open as well.  For the most part, these are true, authentic lofts.  I was hosting 244 Peters Street which is in the Swift & Company building.  The next Art Stroll is Friday, July 25, 2008. 

Atlanta Downtown Festival & Tour

Saturday, May 17, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to live in the heart of Downtown Atlanta?  Are gas prices killing you with your daily commute to Downtown?  Come discover Downtown living at the 2008 Atlanta Downtown Festival & Tour.  This year's tour will focus on the Fairlie-Poplar and Centennial Hill districts including:

Centennial House

Centennial Park West

Gordon Lofts

The Healey Building

Kessler City Lofts 

Twelve at Centennial Park 

The William Oliver

The festival will feature an artist market, live music, food and children's activities. 

Beautiful West End Bungalow For Sale

Atlanta's Secret Places

Atlanta Councilwoman Mary Norwood and the Neighborhood Housing Coalition are promoting some of Atlanta's intown neighborhoods as "Atlanta's Secret Places" at this weekend's Home Show.  Listed below are the neighborhoods (some of them are secret places....while others...the secret was let out of the bag years ago).  You can click on the neighborhood to view homes for sale. 

Adair Park - Great craftsman style homes...located east of the West End and just south of Castleberry Hill.  Great deals here under $100K for an historic home that needs work.   

Adamsville - This neighborhood is right outside of 2-85....this one is a hidden gem to me.  Check out this article in the AJC about Adamsville. 

Capitol View - This neighborhood is located south of downtown between Metropolitan Parkway and Sylvan Road.  It has an awesome park, Perkerson Park, located on the southside of the neighborhood.

Capitol View Manor - On the other side of Metropolitan Parkway....this neighborhood can be a secret place to some, but once you find it, you will feel like you are in Virginia Highland.  This neighborhood has a beautiful collection of brick bungalows with most under $200K.  When talking to the neighbors, make sure you include Manor with Capitol View.  There are some great redevelopment plans for Capitol View and Capitol View Manor.   

Castleberry Hill - This is the true loft district of Atlanta located just south of Marietta Street.  A lot of the lofts really used to be manufacturing plants.  This is a great place to find a one-of-kind loft.  Plus, there are numerous art galleries and restaurants popping up. 

Collier Heights - This neighborhood is located on the westside of Atlanta off of Collier Drive not to be mistaken with Collier Road in Buckhead.  Most of these homes are 1950's and 60's brick ranches including some awesome "California" contemporary homes with vaulted ceilings and large windows.

East Atlanta - This is not a secret place any more.  Located east of Moreland Avenue, East Atlanta has a vibrant business district including a thriving night life. 

East Lake - Think East Lake Country Club - PGA tour.  East Lake is located east of East Atlanta before you get to Oakhurst/Decatur.  There are some great historic homes in this area. 

Kirkwood - Think Hosea Williams Drive which runs between Moreland Avenue and Candler Road just south of Little Five Points/Edgewood.  This neighborhood is not really a secret place any more.  It has a new, central business district and is convenient to both Decatur and Atlanta. 

Oakland City - Oakland City runs south of West End and north of East Point. 

Sylvan Hills - Sylvan Hills is the furtherest south of Atlanta's Secret Places.  However, it's literally just minutes to downtown Atlanta.  The housing inventory includes brick bungalows and some great tudor-inspired homes.  It's just seconds to East Point as well. 

Venetian Hills - This neighborhood is west of Lee Street and north of Campbellton Road....it sometimes bleeds into West End and Oakland City.   

Vine City - Think Georgia Dome...this is the neighborhood right next door.  It was the home of the late Coretta Scott King before Oprah bought her a condo in Buckhead.  The Atlanta Development Authority has some awesome grants for people buying in Vine City. 

West End - West End is located just southwest of downtown Atlanta and has some of the best historic homes in Atlanta...especially on Peeples Street. 

Westview - Westview is just north of West End and surrounds the Westview Cemetery.  There are some awesome, craftsman style homes in this neighborhood.

Holiday Lights?

Are you looking for some after Christmas holiday light displays?  Check out Downtown Atlanta!  Centennial Park's "Holiday in Lights" runs through January 6th.  It's also the first Downtown Blizzard of Lights.  Downtown residents are encouraged to decorate their homes with white lights until New Year's Eve.  Believe it or not, there are over 26,000 residents living in Downtown now. 

If you are looking to get out of the City, check out Life College's Lights of Life, Lake Lanier's Magical Nights of Lights or Callaway Garden's Fantasy in Lights. 

NEW Listing in Adair Park

Check out this great home in Historic Adair Park.  This home is just seconds to downtown Atlanta and minutes to Midtown West. 

Castleberry Hill Loft Tour

Saturday, October 20, 2007
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 21, 2007
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association presents it's sixth annual Loft Tour.  Castleberry Hill is a registered historic district and Atlanta’s eighth officially designated Landmark District. The neighborhood is located on the southwestern edge of Downtown just south of the Georgia Dome and CNN Center and is home to some of Atlanta's hippest residents.  The housing stock consists of "true" loft living with a sprinkle of new construction.  Most of the buildings used to be warehouses and plants for various industries that supported downtown Atlanta.  This is a must see! 

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