Decatur

Historic character, walkable streets, and vibrant community energy.
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Welcome to Decatur

Welcome to Decatur, Georgia — a charming and highly sought-after community just east of downtown Atlanta. Known for its historic homes, award-winning schools, and walkable town square, Decatur offers a unique blend of small-town atmosphere and urban accessibility. With tree-lined neighborhoods, a thriving dining scene, and easy MARTA access to Atlanta, Decatur real estate remains one of the most desirable markets for families, professionals, and creatives seeking culture and connection in the metro area.

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What to Love In Decatur

  • Walkable downtown square with restaurants, shops, and festivals.
  • Historic homes and charming tree-lined neighborhoods.
  • Highly regarded City Schools of Decatur.
  • Convenient MARTA access to downtown Atlanta.
  • Strong sense of community and local pride.

Local Lifestyle

Life in Decatur feels connected and community-driven. Residents gather at local farmers markets, outdoor concerts, and neighborhood events throughout the year. The area’s walkability, cultural diversity, and emphasis on local businesses create a vibrant yet welcoming atmosphere that balances suburban comfort with city energy.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Downtown Decatur is known for its nationally recognized restaurants, cozy cafés, craft breweries, and independent boutiques. Seasonal festivals, art events, and live music keep the square lively year-round. Residents enjoy a mix of refined dining and casual neighborhood favorites all within walking distance.

Things to Do

Outdoor recreation and cultural experiences go hand in hand in Decatur. Parks, playgrounds, and community green spaces provide everyday enjoyment, while proximity to Atlanta’s museums, sports venues, and entertainment districts adds even more options. Decatur offers a lifestyle rooted in tradition, creativity, and connection.

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Schools In The Area

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Museum School Avondale Estates 404-292-9760 Public KG-8
Fifth Avenue Elementary School 404-370-4460 Public 3-5
Renfroe Middle School 404-370-4440 Public 6-8
Decatur High School 404-370-4420 Public 9-12
Museum School Avondale Estates 404-292-9760 Public KG-8
Narvie Harris Elementary School 678-676-9202 Public PK-5
Rowland Elementary School 678-676-6202 Public PK-5
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology 678-874-4402 Public PK-5
Briarlake Elementary School 678-874-2502 Public PK-5
Laurel Ridge Elementary School 678-874-6902 Public PK-5
Fernbank Elementary School 678-874-9302 Public PK-5
Canby Lane Elementary School 678-874-0602 Public PK-5
Peachcrest Elementary School 678-874-1402 Public PK-5
International Community School 404-499-8969 Public KG-5
McLendon Elementary School 678-676-5902 Public PK-5
Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy 678-875-3402 Public PK-5
Rainbow Elementary School 678-874-1702 Public PK-5
Oakview Elementary School 678-875-1302 Public PK-5
Chapel Hill Elementary School 678-676-8402 Public PK-5
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter 404-492-5061 Public KG-8
Columbia Elementary School 678-874-0702 Public PK-5
Toney Elementary School 678-874-2102 Public PK-5
Flat Shoals Elementary School 678-874-4602 Public PK-5
Kelley Lake Elementary School 678-874-4802 Public PK-5
Bob Mathis Elementary School 678-874-5802 Public PK-5
Snapfinger Elementary School 678-874-1802 Public PK-5
The Waldorf School of Atlanta 404-377-1315 Private KG-8
Coralwood Education Center 678-874-6002 Public PK-KG
Arbor Montessori School 404-321-9304 Private PK-8
Green Pastures Christian School 770-987-8121 Private PK-7
St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School 404-241-3063 Private PK-8
Cambridge Academy 404-241-1321 Private KG-6
Children for Christ Academy 770-981-0039 Private PK-4
Howard Scholars Academy 678-594-3941 Private PK-12
St Thomas More Catholic School 404-307-6680 Private PK-8
Wings of a Dove Christian Preparatory Academy 678-418-3209 Private PK-6
Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community 404-378-1770 Private PK-KG
Greenforest Mccalep Christian Academy 404-486-5750 Private PK-12
Hess Academy 678-308-6380 Private PK-8
Shekinah Glory Christian Academy 770-808-4647 Private KG-5
The Hirsch Academy 404-378-9706 Private KG-8
Hoke Mcneal Academy 404-635-8354 Private PK-5
Westchester Elementary School 404-370-4400 Public KG-2
Clairemont Elementary School 404-370-4450 Public KG-2
Winnona Park Elementary School 404-370-4490 Public KG-2
Oakhurst Elementary School 404-370-4470 Public KG-2
Glennwood Elementary School 404-370-4435 Public KG-2
Fifth Avenue Elementary School 404-370-4460 Public 3-5
Tallay Street Elementary School 404-377-1446 Public 3-5
Renfroe Middle School 404-370-4440 Public 6-8
Museum School Avondale Estates 404-292-9760 Public KG-8
Narvie Harris Elementary School 678-676-9202 Public PK-5
Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers 678-874-2402 Public 4-6
Barack H. Obama Elementary Magnet School of Technology 678-874-4402 Public PK-5
Briarlake Elementary School 678-874-2502 Public PK-5
Rowland Elementary School 678-676-6202 Public PK-5
Chapel Hill Middle School 678-676-8502 Public 6-8
Laurel Ridge Elementary School 678-874-6902 Public PK-5
Druid Hills Middle School 678-874-7602 Public 6-8
Ronald E. McNair Middle School 678-874-5102 Public 6-8
Fernbank Elementary School 678-874-9302 Public PK-5
McLendon Elementary School 678-676-5902 Public PK-5
Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy 678-875-3402 Public PK-5
Canby Lane Elementary School 678-874-0602 Public PK-5
Miller Grove Middle School 678-676-8902 Public 6-8
International Community School 404-499-8969 Public KG-5
Peachcrest Elementary School 678-874-1402 Public PK-5
Flat Shoals Elementary School 678-874-4602 Public PK-5
Cedar Grove Middle School 678-874-4202 Public 6-8
Rainbow Elementary School 678-874-1702 Public PK-5
Chapel Hill Elementary School 678-676-8402 Public PK-5
Columbia Elementary School 678-874-0702 Public PK-5
Toney Elementary School 678-874-2102 Public PK-5
Oakview Elementary School 678-875-1302 Public PK-5
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter 404-492-5061 Public KG-8
Kelley Lake Elementary School 678-874-4802 Public PK-5
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School 678-875-0302 Public 6-8
Bob Mathis Elementary School 678-874-5802 Public PK-5
Snapfinger Elementary School 678-874-1802 Public PK-5
Columbia Middle School 678-875-0502 Public 6-8
The Hirsch Academy 404-378-9706 Private KG-8
Shekinah Glory Christian Academy 770-808-4647 Private KG-5
Hess Academy 678-308-6380 Private PK-8
Westchester Elementary School 404-370-4400 Public KG-2
Greenforest Mccalep Christian Academy 404-486-5750 Private PK-12
Wings of a Dove Christian Preparatory Academy 678-418-3209 Private PK-6
Clairemont Elementary School 404-370-4450 Public KG-2
Winnona Park Elementary School 404-370-4490 Public KG-2
Oakhurst Elementary School 404-370-4470 Public KG-2
Glennwood Elementary School 404-370-4435 Public KG-2
St Thomas More Catholic School 404-307-6680 Private PK-8
Howard Scholars Academy 678-594-3941 Private PK-12
Hoke Mcneal Academy 404-635-8354 Private PK-5
Children for Christ Academy 770-981-0039 Private PK-4
Cambridge Academy 404-241-1321 Private KG-6
St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School 404-241-3063 Private PK-8
Green Pastures Christian School 770-987-8121 Private PK-7
Renfroe Middle School 404-370-4440 Public 6-8
Museum School Avondale Estates 404-292-9760 Public KG-8
Dekalb School of the Arts 678-676-2502 Public 8-12
Ronald E. McNair Middle School 678-874-5102 Public 6-8
Chapel Hill Middle School 678-676-8502 Public 6-8
Druid Hills Middle School 678-874-7602 Public 6-8
Miller Grove Middle School 678-676-8902 Public 6-8
Cedar Grove Middle School 678-874-4202 Public 6-8
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter 404-492-5061 Public KG-8
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School 678-875-0302 Public 6-8
Columbia Middle School 678-875-0502 Public 6-8
Hess Academy 678-308-6380 Private PK-8
Threshold Community Program 404-308-8548 Private 7-12
The Hirsch Academy 404-378-9706 Private KG-8
The Waldorf School of Atlanta 404-377-1315 Private KG-8
Arbor Montessori School 404-321-9304 Private PK-8
Green Pastures Christian School 770-987-8121 Private PK-7
St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School 404-241-3063 Private PK-8
Howard Scholars Academy 678-594-3941 Private PK-12
St Thomas More Catholic School 404-307-6680 Private PK-8
Greenforest Mccalep Christian Academy 404-486-5750 Private PK-12
Decatur High School 404-370-4420 Public 9-12
Dekalb School of the Arts 678-676-2502 Public 8-12
Southwest Dekalb High School 678-874-1902 Public 9-12
Towers High School 678-874-2202 Public 9-12
Columbia High School 678-874-0802 Public 9-12
Threshold Community Program 404-308-8548 Private 7-12
Academe of the Oaks 404-405-2173 Private 9-12
Howard Scholars Academy 678-594-3941 Private PK-12
Greenforest Mccalep Christian Academy 404-486-5750 Private PK-12

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