Candler Park
A 55-acre park, a nine-hole golf course, MARTA rail, and early 1900s bungalows, all with Little Five Points right next door.
Candler Park is an intown favorite built around a 55-acre park with a nine-hole golf course, with MARTA rail at the edge of the neighborhood and Little Five Points next door. It suits buyers who want early 1900s bungalows with park life out the back door. Mary Lin Elementary feeds the Midtown cluster, and Midtown is a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Candler Park in 60 seconds.
Candler Park is built around a 55-acre park and nine-hole golf course, with early 1900s bungalows, MARTA rail, and Little Five Points right next door. Homes run from $400K to $1.3M, and Midtown is a 15 to 20 minute drive. It suits buyers who want green space, walkable energy, and one of the strongest neighborhood schools in intown Atlanta.
Green, intown
$875,000
Midtown is a 15 to 20 minute drive; Decatur is minutes east and Emory about 10 to 15 minutes north
Buyers who want a park-first intown lifestyle with MARTA rail and Little Five Points next door.
Mary Lin Elementary School
Buyers who want a big yard and total quiet; Candler Park is an intown park community with neighbors close by.
Candler Park at a glance.
$400K – $1.3M
Craftsman bungalows, cottages, and newer townhomes
15 to 20 minutes to Midtown, MARTA at the edge
Mary Lin Elementary, Midtown High
Candler Park and its nine-hole course
A 55-acre park with a golf course in your backyard
What's happening in the Candler Park market.
Housing Styles
Candler Park's housing is mostly early 1900s craftsman bungalows and cottages, with some late Victorian homes and a growing set of townhomes, condos, and new construction. The Candler Park Historic District protects much of the original stock, so you will see well-kept porches, hardwood floors, and mature landscaping block after block. Original bungalows run from roughly $400,000 in need of work to around $1.3 million fully renovated, with newer craftsman builds commonly landing between $950,000 and $1.3 million.
Market Trends
Average single-family sale prices in Candler Park have sat in the high $600,000s to the mid $800,000s, with estimates of the average home value around $759,000 and listings commonly running from the $700,000s to $1.2 million and beyond. Price is very much condition-driven: original bungalows that need work sell well below the average, and renovated craftsman homes top the market. The park, the schools, and the MARTA station keep demand steady, and well-priced homes in the historic district get serious attention.
Key Highlights
Candler Park, Atlanta
Candler Park is an eastside Atlanta neighborhood built around the 55-acre park that shares its name, roughly four miles east of downtown. The land was donated to the city in 1922 by Coca-Cola's Asa Griggs Candler, and the neighborhood that grew up around it now sits on the National Register of Historic Places for its early 1900s bungalow and craftsman housing. McLendon Avenue is the neighborhood main street, and Little Five Points sits at the western edge, so the walkable energy of one of Atlanta's most distinctive districts is part of daily life. Add the Edgewood/Candler Park MARTA station on the Blue and Green lines, and you have an intown package with real variety: park life, rail access, and bungalow character in one address.
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What to explore in Candler Park.
Food & Drink
- Sean's Candler Park market and café and Candler Park Market deli on McLendon Avenue
- Gigi's Italian Kitchen and La Fonda on the McLendon retail strip
- Little Five Points on Euclid Avenue just steps away: The Porter Beer Bar, Euclid Avenue Yacht Club, and El Bandido
Parks & Outdoors
- Candler Park: nine-hole golf course, swimming pool, walking trails, and playgrounds
- The adjacent Freedom Park trail network ties into the wider intown greenway
- The park pool and playgrounds keep summer busy for families
Culture & Events
- The annual Candler Park Fall Fest fills the park each year
- Little Five Points music venues, theaters, and independent shops at the western edge
- MARTA rail puts downtown and Decatur a few stops away
Raising a family in Candler Park.
Mary Lin Elementary School
APS Midtown cluster, zoned K through 5 with a STEAM focus
David T. Howard Middle School
APS, zoned 6 through 8 for the Midtown cluster
Midtown High School
APS, formerly Grady High School, serving grades 9 through 12
Getting around from Candler Park, and what day-to-day life costs.
Getting to downtown from Candler Park is typically Midtown is a 15 to 20 minute drive; Decatur is minutes east and Emory about 10 to 15 minutes north, and the routes below are the ones that matter for Atlanta's other job centers, including the airport and Perimeter. At rush hour, plan for the higher end of every range.
Midtown is a 15 to 20 minute drive; Decatur is minutes east and Emory about 10 to 15 minutes north
MARTA Blue and Green line rail at Edgewood/Candler Park station, one stop east of Decatur; bus routes 6, 36, and 816 serve Emory and the area
I-20, Moreland Avenue, and Freedom Parkway connect the neighborhood to the wider highway network
Day-to-day costs in Candler Park like groceries, utilities, and gas track close to what you'd pay across Metro Atlanta, so housing is usually the line item that decides the monthly numbers. In Candler Park that typically means the $400K – $1.3M range. If that works for your budget, the rest of the picture usually falls in line with the metro average; if it doesn't, it's worth a conversation about which parts of the area give you more for the money.
Local favorites in Candler Park.
When people ask me where to eat, grab coffee, or shop in Candler Park, these are the places I point them to.
The neighborhood bakery and cafe on McLendon; weekend mornings start here for coffee and pastries.
A proper neighborhood market with a deli counter; the go-to for sandwiches and a bottle of wine without leaving the block.
Modern Italian on McLendon that always draws a neighborhood crowd; the room stays intimate and the pasta is the draw.
Latin American classics on McLendon; families like the casual tables and the generous portions.
A Little Five Points beer bar on Euclid with a serious draft list and a kitchen that stays open late.
A tiny corner bar with a deep beer selection; locals just call it the Yacht Club.
Why buyers choose Candler Park.
A 55-acre park with a nine-hole golf course in your backyard is a lifestyle, not an amenity list.
MARTA rail at Edgewood/Candler Park means downtown and Decatur without a car.
Mary Lin Elementary is one of the strongest neighborhood schools in intown Atlanta.
Little Five Points on one side and the park on the other: walkable energy and green space in a single address.
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Common questions about Candler Park.
The questions I hear most from buyers and sellers looking at Candler Park, answered straight.
Where is Candler Park in Atlanta?
Candler Park is on Atlanta's east side, roughly four miles east of downtown, in the 30307 ZIP code. It borders Little Five Points, Inman Park, Druid Hills, and Edgewood, with the park itself at the center of the neighborhood.
What schools serve Candler Park?
Candler Park is in the Atlanta Public Schools Midtown cluster. The zoned path is Mary Lin Elementary to David T. Howard Middle to Midtown High School. Mary Lin is an A-rated neighborhood school with a STEAM focus that has served the community since 1929.
What kind of homes are in Candler Park?
Mostly early 1900s craftsman bungalows and cottages, some late Victorian homes, and added townhomes, condos, and new construction. The historic district covers much of the original stock, so the porches and hardwoods are a big part of the appeal. Original bungalows run from about $400,000 when they need work to around $1.3 million renovated, and newer craftsman builds commonly land between $950,000 and $1.3 million.
How good is public transit from Candler Park?
The Edgewood/Candler Park MARTA station sits at the neighborhood's edge on the Blue and Green lines, with direct rail to downtown and a one-stop ride to Decatur. MARTA bus routes 6, 36, and 816 also connect toward Emory and the wider east side.
What is the Candler Park golf course like?
Candler Park Golf Course is a nine-hole municipal course that has been part of the neighborhood since 1927. It is walkable from the bungalows, casual, and busy with neighbors on weekends. The park itself covers 55 acres with a pool, trails, and playgrounds around the course.
Who is Candler Park a good fit for?
People who want a real neighborhood park and golf course out the front door, rail access for the commute, a strong elementary school, and Little Five Points energy on the weekends. It suits families, first-time buyers in the smaller bungalows, and anyone who wants the park and community rather than a high-rise intown address.
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