Parkview

Location and Boundaries

Parkview sits directly south of Kirkwood’s Hosea L Williams Drive corridor and stretches east toward East Lake Golf Club. Purely residential with no commercial district.

History

Developed 1920s-1930s as Atlanta’s eastside expanded along streetcar lines. Never had its own commercial strip. Remained residential throughout.

Housing Stock

Primarily 1920s-1940s Craftsman bungalows and small cottages.

Craftsman bungalows (1920s-1940s): 1,000-1,500 sq ft, 2-3 bed. Hardwood floors, front porches. Lots 4,000-7,000 sq ft.

Renovated bungalows: Open floor plans, primary suite additions, updated kitchens.

Price Ranges (2026)

For comparison: $100K below Kirkwood for comparable housing.

Schools

Atlanta Public Schools zoning:

• Elementary: Toomer Elementary, Burgess-Peterson Academy (by address)
• Middle: King Middle School
• High: Maynard Jackson High School

Charter options: Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School, Drew Charter School

Transit and Commute

• Walk Score: 48
• Bike Score: 56
• Transit Score: 38

Car-dependent. No walkable commercial.

Drive times:

• Kirkwood restaurants: 5 minutes
• Decatur Square: 10 minutes
• Downtown Atlanta: 15 minutes

MARTA: East Lake Station approximately 1 mile east. MARTA bus Route 107 along Hosea L Williams.

East Lake Golf Club

East Lake Golf Club borders Parkview to the east, creating permanent green buffer. Annual TOUR Championship (PGA Tour) brings temporary road closures in late August.

Key Tradeoffs

Pros:

• $100K below Kirkwood median
• East Lake Golf Club border (permanent green space)
• Quiet, residential character
• Kirkwood amenities nearby
• Low traffic, established trees

Cons:

• No walkable restaurants, retail, or grocery
• No Atlanta Beltline access
• Some infrastructure gaps (lighting, sidewalks)
• Lower name recognition

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