Name: Collier Heights
Address: Atlanta

About the neighborhood

Collier Heights offers a tranquil neighborhood with generally peaceful streets and convenient access to several green spaces, such as Harwell Heights Park. The housing options include a variety of mostly two- and three-bedroom single detached homes built around 1966, alongside smaller and larger apartment buildings, providing diverse living arrangements. Primary schools are located within close proximity to many residences, supporting easy access to educational facilities. The neighborhood benefits from nearby highways like I-285, facilitating straightforward car travel and plentiful parking. Public bus service is available with stops near most properties, making transit a viable option for residents in this calm and inviting area.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is a great transportation option in Collier Heights. It is a short car ride to the nearest highway, such as I-285, from anywhere in this area, and finding a parking spot is generally easy. On the other hand, the transit system in Collier Heights is not very convenient. Nonetheless, there is Hamilton E Holmes Station with access to the Blue. There are around 10 bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses. Cycling is difficult in Collier Heights because traveling by bike is rendered strenuous by the typically hilly terrain, and the bicycling network is quite poor. Most homes for sale in this neighborhood are located in places that are also not very well-suited for those who like to get around as pedestrians as running daily errands is sometimes challenging without a car.

Services

In Collier Heights, home buyers will generally be able to get to primary schools as pedestrians. In contrast, house owners may consider it challenging to access high schools as pedestrians. Property buyers are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. In terms of eating, home buyers in Collier Heights will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a rather short distance away. There are also a limited number of choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants.

Character

Collier Heights is a fairly good neighborhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. Most areas in this part of Atlanta are quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor - although that is not the case closer to I-285. Finally, it is easy to reach green spaces in the neighborhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly10.0

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly3.4

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.4

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly3.4

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive