Ormewood Park

Craftsman bungalows on real lots, 0.15-0.25 acres. SE BeltLine access. And $80K-$120K below Grant Park for it. Ormewood Park sits between Grant Park and East Atlanta, quiet and residential with no commercial strip of its own. Parkside Elementary is the draw for families. If you want a yard and don’t need walkable restaurants, this is the math.

Price Ranges (2026)

That’s $80K-$120K below Grant Park for comparable housing. The trade-off is walkability.

Housing Stock

Craftsman bungalows (1920s): Low rooflines, tapered porch columns, exposed rafter tails, hardwood floors. 1,200-1,800 sq ft typical. Consistent architectural character throughout.

Ranch homes (1950s): Some on southern edges near Brownwood Park. Brick construction, simpler floor plans.

Lot sizes: 0.15-0.25 acres average. Larger than many intown neighborhoods.

New construction: Rare. Neighborhood association active on preservation.

Schools

Atlanta Public Schools zoning:

• Elementary: Parkside Elementary (major draw for families)
• Middle: King Middle School
• High: Maynard Jackson High School

Charter options: Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School, Kindezi Schools

Transit and Commute

Walk Score: 58. Bike Score: 74. Transit Score: 40. (Walk Score)

Car-dependent for daily errands. No walkable retail within neighborhood.

Drive times:

• Downtown Atlanta: 10-15 minutes
• Midtown: 15-20 minutes
• Grant Park restaurants: 5 minutes
• East Atlanta Village: 5 minutes

MARTA: No rail station within walking distance. Inman Park/Reynoldstown and King Memorial stations approximately 2 miles north.

SE BeltLine: Direct trail access. Connects to Grant Park, Boulevard Crossing, extends toward Reynoldstown.

Parks

• Ormewood Park: Neighborhood green space
• Brownwood Park: Southern edge of neighborhood
• Boulevard Crossing Park: Nearby, connects to SE BeltLine

Key Tradeoffs

Pros:

• Direct SE BeltLine access
• Actual yards. 0.15-0.25 acre lots are rare this close to downtown.
• Parkside Elementary is the draw. Families come here specifically for the school.
• Quiet. This is a residential neighborhood, not a scene.
• $80K-$120K below Grant Park for comparable bungalows

Cons:

• You’re driving to Grant Park or EAV for dinner. No walkable restaurants here.
• No MARTA rail. You’ll need a car.
• Moreland Avenue on the eastern edge is busy and loud. Interior streets are quieter.

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