Inman Park
Your Guide to Inman Park: History Behind The Neighborhood and Everything You Need to Know About Inman Park in Georgia
Located approximately 2 miles East of Downtown Atlanta is the historic neighborhood Inman Park. Boarded by Freedom Parkway on the North, Dekalb Avenue on its South, Beltline Eastside trail to the West, Moreland Avenue to the East is Inman Park.The neighborhood is mixed-use neighborhood with beautiful landscaped streets, Victorian Homes, Craftsman style homes, Trendy lofts, luxury townhomes and luxury rental apartments.
Inman Park Neighborhoods & more
Some popular Inman Park lofts and townhomes include; Grinnell Lofts located on North Highland Avenue in Inman Park, lofts amenities include outdoor grilling area, fitness center, and roof top terrace. Also popular are 15 Lofts, 870 Inman, Inman Park Village lofts, Emerson on Krog luxury townhomes with rooftop terraces, Inman Green townhouses, Grinnell lofts, Inman Mews townhomes, Inman Park Village townhomes, Highland Park (where Old Forth Ward meets Inman Park) luxury townhomes with elevators and just steps to the Atlanta Eastside Beltline. Also located on the Beltline Eastside trail is The Residences at Studioplex, a luxury million dollar townhome community on the edge of Inman Park/Old Forth Ward. For those looking for a single-family home in Inman Park, there are timeless Victorian homes, bungalows, new craftsmen homes for sale.
Inman Park in the Past: The History Behind the Neighborhood
1889 the first street trolley system providing transportation to and from Downtown Atlanta was established and ran along Edgewood Avenue.With the connection of a planned suburb to the city in mind via streetcar the Inman Park neighborhood plan was conceived. Joel Hurt (1850-1926) a Real Estate developer and civil engineer designed and plotted the Inman Park neighborhood in 1889. Hurt wanteda neighborhood similar to some he had seen in other parts of the country such as San Francisco. The Picturesque streets and Victorian homes made Inman Park a destination for some of Atlanta’s affluent families.
The East Atlanta Land Company purchased 130 acres east of Atlanta. The planned suburbwas developed and Joel Hurt named the suburb Inman Park for his business associate and friend Samuel M. Inman a cotton broker and financier. It became Atlanta’s first streetcar neighborhood.
Post war during the 1950s and 1960s when automobile ownership was more available, upper class, middleworking-class whites flee to the suburbs leaving behind poor and minorities which resulted in an economic crisis in those neighborhoods.
The restoration of the Beath-Dickey house was instrumental in transforming the Inman Park neighborhood once more into a desirable intown neighborhood. The Beath-Dickey house built in 1896 as a multi-unit rental building for John M. Beath was restored byinterior designer Robert Griggs and his partner Robert Aiken who purchased the home in 1969 and converted into a single-family home.
The neighborhood has attracted lots of professionals and active lifestyle individual wanting to be near the beltline. Today it is still known for is charming Victorian style architectural homes along with craftsman, bungalows, townhomes, lofts and condos.
Living the Life: Everyday Lifestyle Options for Inman Park Locals
Located just two miles from Downtown Atlanta, is the historic Atlanta suburb, Inman Park. Inman Park is bordered by Freedom Parkway to the north, Dekalb Ave to the South, the Beltline Eastside Trail to the West and Moreland Avenue to the East.
- N. Highland Avenue local restaurants and shops with some top favorites like Barcelona Wine barserving delicious tapas, Folk Art Restaurant serving Southern comfort food, Fritti Italian restaurant and Beetle Cat oyster bar,
- Krog Street Tunnel is a vibrant display of street Art.
- Krog Street Market islocated at 99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. It is a Food Hall within a refurbished and repurposed 1920’s warehouse which is now a hip Food Hallfilled with retail, produce, goods, a collection of restaurants wide range of cuisine, ice-crem shop and artisan bakeries.
- Edgewood Avenuenumerous restaurants and bars.
- Springvale Park located at 950 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
- Inman Park festival and tour of homesfrm the 1800s is an annual event with music, live art,dance costume parade.
How to Get Around: Inman Park Transportation Options
Inman park is approximately 2 miles from Downtown Atlanta andhas a high walkability score of 85% and a high biking score. It is also easily accessible to the Eastside beltline trail.
Getting to and from Inman Park via public transportation is easy via MARTA using the
Inman Park/Reynoldstown MARTA Station. Both MARTA train and bus service the Inman Park Neighborhood.
Although some residents drive around the neighborhood, biking, Walking, scootering, rideshare are also popular ways to get around.
Inman Park Education Options: Public & Private
The Inman Park neighborhood is served by the Atlanta Public School system. Mary Lin Elementary School, David T. Howard Middle School and Henry W. Grady High School are the Public Schools that serves the Inman Park Neighborhood.
Homes for sale in and near Inman Park
Condos, Lofts and Townhomes for sale in and near Inman Park
New Homes for sale in and near Inman Park
Sorry we are experiencing system issues. Please try again.