West Midtown Real Estate

West Midtown

West Midtown is a commercial and residential district just west of Midtown's high-rise core, centered on the Howell Mill Road and Marietta Street corridor. Also known as the Historic Westside, the district borders Home Park and Georgia Tech to the east and sits near Atlantic Station to the north, with the Downtown Connector running along its eastern edge and Downtown and Midtown Atlanta both only a few miles away. From SRA Signature Realty's office in Tucker, reaching West Midtown generally means traveling west on I-285 and then into the city on I-75 or through Midtown, connecting the northeast side of metro Atlanta directly to one of its most active intown commercial corridors.

From Factories to a Design District

West Midtown's character grew directly out of its industrial past, when rail lines and factory buildings filled the corridor between Midtown and the Chattahoochee River. The King Plow Company operated a plow and farm equipment factory on West Marietta Street from the early 1900s until it closed in 1986, and the buildings were redeveloped in 1990 into King Plow Arts Center, home to artist studios and the Terminal West music venue. A few blocks away, the Goat Farm Arts Center occupies a nineteenth century industrial complex first built in 1889 for a cotton machinery works, later used for ammunition production during World War II, and eventually redeveloped into working studios and performance space. Along Howell Mill Road, the former market and warehouse buildings that once served the area's produce and provisions trade were reimagined starting in the late 1990s into Westside Provisions District and White Provision, mixing retail, restaurants, and residences into former industrial shells. Together these projects set the pattern that has continued across the district, with new development consistently working around and inside the area's older industrial buildings rather than clearing them away.

Arts, Culture, and Adaptive Reuse

Adaptive reuse remains the defining feature of West Midtown. Beyond King Plow and the Goat Farm, the district is dotted with galleries, design showrooms, and studio spaces built into former factories and warehouses, giving the area a visual identity built on brick, steel, and exposed industrial detail rather than a single architectural era. The Atlanta BeltLine's Westside Trail begins near West Marietta Street at the northern edge of the district and runs south toward the West End, giving residents a direct link to the citywide trail network on foot or by bike.

• King Plow Arts Center, home to artist studios and the Terminal West music venue


• Goat Farm Arts Center, a nineteenth century industrial complex turned working arts campus


• Westside Provisions District and White Provision along Howell Mill Road


• Direct access to the Atlanta BeltLine's Westside Trail


• Close proximity to Atlantic Station, Midtown, and Georgia Tech

Shopping, Dining, and the Howell Mill Corridor

Howell Mill Road and Marietta Street form the district's commercial spine, lined with restaurants, boutiques, home furnishing showrooms, and design studios housed in a mix of restored industrial buildings and newer construction. The corridor draws visitors from across the city for dining and shopping, while also serving as the everyday commercial strip for residents living in the surrounding blocks. Many of these businesses occupy the same brick and steel buildings that once housed factories and warehouses, so a walk down Howell Mill Road doubles as a look at the district's industrial layers.

Lofts, New Construction, and the Homes of West Midtown

Housing in West Midtown reflects its industrial-to-residential transformation. Converted lofts inside former factory and warehouse buildings sit alongside newer condominium and townhome developments built specifically for residential use, with some single-family pockets in the adjoining residential streets. The overall character favors contemporary and adaptive-reuse design over the Victorian and Craftsman styles found in Atlanta's older intown neighborhoods, giving buyers a distinctly different look and feel from the historic districts closer to downtown.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is West Midtown from Downtown Atlanta?

West Midtown sits just west of Midtown's core and only a few miles from Downtown Atlanta, with the Downtown Connector running along its eastern edge.

Is West Midtown the same as the Historic Westside?

Historic Westside is another name commonly used for the same district, which grew up around Howell Mill Road and Marietta Street on former industrial land.

What neighborhoods border West Midtown?

West Midtown borders Home Park and Georgia Tech to the east and sits near Atlantic Station to the north, connecting it closely to Midtown's core.

What types of homes are available in West Midtown?

Housing options include converted lofts in former industrial buildings, newer condominiums and townhomes, and some single-family homes in the surrounding residential streets.

Does West Midtown connect to the Atlanta BeltLine?

Yes. The Atlanta BeltLine's Westside Trail begins near West Marietta Street at the edge of West Midtown and runs south toward the West End.