Candler Park Real Estate

Candler Park

Candler Park sits on Atlanta's east side, a few miles from Downtown, bordered by Little Five Points, Lake Claire, and Druid Hills, with Freedom Park along its western edge leading toward Inman Park and Edgewood just to the south. DeKalb Avenue, a historic thoroughfare that once carried streetcars toward downtown and Decatur, runs along the neighborhood's edge and still serves as a primary route through the area, and the Edgewood/Candler Park MARTA station sits right on the neighborhood line. From SRA Signature Realty's Tucker office, the trip in typically follows Lawrenceville Highway or LaVista Road toward Ponce de Leon Avenue and on into the city's eastside neighborhoods.

Named for a Coca-Cola Founder's Gift

The neighborhood takes its name from its centerpiece park, land donated to the city in 1922 by Coca-Cola founder Asa Griggs Candler. The surrounding streets developed around the same period as a streetcar suburb, with a small commercial strip along McLendon Avenue that grew up at the end of a trolley line. Homes here range from 1890s Victorians to English vernacular cottages built in the 1930s and Craftsman bungalows from the early twentieth century. The Candler Park Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, with its boundaries expanded in 2005, and roughly follows Moreland Avenue, DeKalb Avenue, McLendon Avenue, and Clifton Terrace.

Candler Park and the Freedom Park Trail

The 55-acre park at the neighborhood's heart includes a nine-hole public golf course, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a playground, and Mulberry Fields, a community garden maintained by neighborhood volunteers. The Freedom Park Trail, a paved greenway running nearly two miles along the park's edge, connects by way of the Eastside Trail into the larger Atlanta BeltLine trail system, giving residents a car-free route toward Inman Park, Poncey-Highland, and Piedmont Park.

Little Five Points and Local Shops

Candler Park sits directly beside Little Five Points, Atlanta's longtime hub for independent shops, live music venues, restaurants, and a natural foods grocery co-op. Within the neighborhood itself, smaller clusters of cafes and shops sit along McLendon Avenue and near the Candler Park MARTA station, a commercial node that grew up more than a century ago as a trolley-stop shopping strip and still holds several of its original storefronts.

Homes and Everyday Life

Tree-lined streets, front porches, and a mix of architectural eras give Candler Park a settled, residential feel despite its proximity to Little Five Points' busier commercial strip. Many of the neighborhood's older homes have been renovated over the years while keeping their original scale and detailing. The golf course, pool, and Freedom Park Trail keep much of daily life centered around the park itself, and the walk to Little Five Points or the BeltLine takes only a few minutes from most streets. Front-yard gardens, shade trees, and short blocks give the neighborhood an easy, pedestrian-friendly rhythm that residents can reach on foot from nearly any address.

• Play a round at the nine-hole Candler Park golf course


• Walk or bike the Freedom Park Trail toward the Atlanta BeltLine


• Shop and dine in neighboring Little Five Points


• Tend a plot or visit Mulberry Fields community garden


• Tour homes each fall during Candler Park's Fall Fest

Held every fall, Candler Park's Fall Fest fills the park with two days of live music, an artist market, food vendors, and a 5K run, alongside a separate tour of homes that opens some of the neighborhood's historic houses to visitors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Candler Park from Downtown Atlanta?

Candler Park is roughly three miles from Downtown, a drive of about fifteen minutes down DeKalb Avenue or a short MARTA ride from the Edgewood/Candler Park station.

What neighborhoods border Candler Park?

Candler Park borders Little Five Points, Lake Claire, and Druid Hills, with Inman Park and Freedom Park just to the west and Edgewood to the south.

Is Candler Park connected to the Atlanta BeltLine?

Yes, by way of a connecting trail. The Freedom Park Trail runs through the neighborhood and links to the Eastside Trail, giving residents a walking and biking route to the larger BeltLine system.

What kind of homes are in Candler Park?

The neighborhood mixes 1890s Victorians, 1930s English vernacular cottages, and Craftsman bungalows, most set on tree-lined residential streets around the park.

What is there to do in Candler Park besides the park itself?

Residents have quick access to Little Five Points' shops, restaurants, and music venues, along with McLendon Avenue's smaller cafes and the annual Fall Fest and Tour of Homes.