Boulevard Heights

Think of Boulevard Heights as Grant Park’s more affordable neighbor. Same BeltLine access at Boulevard Crossing Park. Same general vibe. But $180K less at the median. The neighborhood sits just south of Grant Park and Ormewood Park with 800 single-family homes on lots averaging 5,000-8,000 sq ft. If Grant Park’s $565K median isn’t working for your budget, this is the next conversation.

Price Ranges (2026)

For comparison: similar renovated bungalows run $500K+ in Grant Park and $550K+ in Ormewood Park.

Housing Stock

Bungalows (1920s-1940s): 900-1,200 sq ft, 2-3 bed, 1 bath, hardwood floors, front porches.

Ranch homes (1950s-1960s): 1,000-1,400 sq ft, brick construction, carports. Solid renovation candidates.

Renovated homes: Open floor plans, modern kitchens, added primary suites. Some with rear additions pushing to 1,600-1,800 sq ft.

New construction: Limited infill on vacant lots. Townhome-style or small single-family, 3 bed/2.5 bath, priced $475K-$550K.

Schools

Atlanta Public Schools zoning:

• Elementary: Parkside Elementary, Benteen Elementary (by address)
• Middle: King Middle School
• High: Maynard Jackson High School

Charter options: Drew Charter School (East Lake), KIPP schools

Transit and Commute

Drive times:

• Downtown Atlanta: 10-12 minutes
• Grant Park (Memorial Dr): 5 minutes
• East Atlanta Village: 5-7 minutes
• Midtown: 15-20 minutes

MARTA: Bus routes on Boulevard SE connect to King Memorial Station (Blue/Green Line).

SE BeltLine: Boulevard Crossing Park provides direct trail access. Bike commuting to downtown viable via trail and neighborhood streets.

Boulevard Crossing Park

17-acre park with playground, walking trails, open fields, and SE BeltLine Southside Trail access. Primary green space for the neighborhood. Functions as a major trailhead connecting to the broader BeltLine system.

Development Trends

• SE BeltLine Southside Trail construction continues. Each phase makes the neighborhood more connected.
• Steady infill construction on vacant lots, though not as aggressive as some neighborhoods
• Renovation activity is consistent. People are finding this neighborhood because Grant Park priced them out.
• Price appreciation has been gradual and steady, not speculative spikes

Key Tradeoffs

Pros:

• $180K below Grant Park for the same trail access. That’s the math.
• Boulevard Crossing Park is a legitimate 17-acre green space with direct BeltLine connection
• Lots run 5,000-8,000 sq ft, bigger than you’ll find in Grant Park or Ormewood
• Quiet. This is a residential neighborhood, not a scene.

Cons:

• No walkable restaurants or retail. You’re driving to Grant Park or EAV for everything.
• Sidewalks are hit or miss depending on the block
• Nobody outside Atlanta knows the name. That keeps prices lower, which might be a feature.

Sources: Zillow, Redfin, Walk Score, Atlanta Public Schools. Data reflects 2026 market conditions.