Woodland Hills

Location and Boundaries

Woodland Hills sits between Kirkwood to the north, East Lake to the east, and East Atlanta to the south and west. East Lake Golf Club forms a permanent green boundary along the eastern edge. The neighborhood is primarily residential with no commercial district.

Housing Stock

Primarily 1940s-1960s mid-century homes on larger lots than surrounding neighborhoods.

Brick ranches (1940s-1960s): Lower roof pitches, wider footprints. 1,200-1,600 sq ft, 3 bed/1.5 bath typical. Solid foundations, layouts that renovate well.

Frame bungalows (1940s-1950s): Simpler architectural style than Kirkwood’s Craftsman stock.

Lot sizes: 7,000-12,000 sq ft typical, noticeably larger than Kirkwood.

Renovated homes: Updated kitchens, opened floor plans, expanded primary bathrooms. Some with screened porches or deck additions.

Price Ranges (2026)

For comparison: 10-20% more house and lot for the dollar compared to Kirkwood, one mile north.

Schools

Atlanta Public Schools zoning:

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

Charter options: Drew Charter School (K-12) in East Lake, available through APS lottery

Transit and Commute

• Walk Score: 45
• Bike Score: 55
• Transit Score: 38

Car-dependent. No walkable commercial within neighborhood.

Drive times:

• East Atlanta Village: 5 minutes
• Kirkwood: 5 minutes
• Downtown Atlanta: 15-20 minutes
• Decatur: 10-15 minutes

MARTA: East Lake Station approximately 1 mile east. Downtown via rail in 15 minutes, airport in 30.

I-20 access: Via Glenwood Avenue or Flat Shoals for east-west commuting.

PATH trails: Foundation trail system connects through this part of the eastside. Residential streets are calm for biking.

Development Trends

• Mostly built out with limited new construction
• Renovation activity increasing as buyers recognize value gap vs Kirkwood
• No commercial zoning driving change
• Adjacent neighborhood improvements (East Atlanta Village, Kirkwood, East Lake) raising area profile

Key Tradeoffs

Pros:

• 10-20% below Kirkwood for comparable homes
• Larger lots (7,000-12,000 sq ft) than most intown neighborhoods
• East Lake Golf Club keeps eastern edge green
• Quiet residential character
• East Lake MARTA nearby

Cons:

• No walkable restaurants, retail, or grocery
• No Atlanta Beltline access
• Lower name recognition than adjacent neighborhoods

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