Lake Claire
Artsy Lake ClaireIn town Atlanta homes for sale in the artsy Lake Claire neighborhood nestle amid the park and greenspaces west of Decatur. The neighborhood is not an actual lake but rather the Atlanta real estate near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Claire Drive. The pedestrian-friendly streetscapes of the welcoming community sit on the Eastern Continental Divide.
Near Little Five Points District, Lake Claire is a short 10 minutes from Downtown Atlanta. The neighborhoods are minutes from the MARTA station. A robust assortment of shopping, dining, and entertainment options are available and the surrounding suburbs, including Chandler Park and Druid Hills. Closest is a small commercial district bordering Chandler Park at McLendon and Clifton.
Community Info
Details – Lake Claire Real Estate
An eclectic mix of 1200 homes display architectures from the 1900s up to today. Nestled in the lush landscaping are many cottages, Victorian, craftsman, Revival, and even contemporary modern homes peek out from mature landscapes along tree-lined streets. Owners do not hesitate to remodel and upgrade their properties to gain the great location and price points of real estate in Lake Claire.
Prices range from the mid $100,000s to $1 million, with numerous homes in the $400,000s and $500,000s. The selection includes swanky townhomes, older condos, updated bungalows, remodeled 1900 Victorians along with wonderful unique options. Some of the grand mansions lie in the Chandler Park Historic District. Intimate communities within create pockets of individuality, including Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Lake Claire Cohousing, and Lake Claire Community Land Trust.
Neighborhood Amenities
The close-knit community of 3,000 bursts with civic involvement. It boasts an inspired Lake Claire Neighbors Association (LCN). The group meets monthly at the Fraser Center, planning activities such as live music at the Amphitheatre, Lake Claire Home & Garden Tour and Halloween Kids Parade
In addition, LCN manages Lake Claire Park and green spaces. The greenspace feature plants and flowers, wildlife, and a sweat lodge. Other facilities include a swimming pool, playground, tennis courts, and ballfield. Read of LCN activities in the community newsletter, “Clarion.” Chandler Golf Course is a handy option for golfers.
Schools
The City of Atlanta provides public school education at Mary Lin Elementary School, Inman Middle School, and Harry W. Grady High School. Private schools are also in the area, including Horizons School, Frazier Center, Paideia School, St. Thomas Moore Catholic, and Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool.
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Your Lake Claire Atlanta Neighborhood Expert
Please contact Butch Whitfield, Harry Norman Realtors, at 770.630.6668 or 404.897.5558 for more information about Atlanta real estate in Lake Claire.