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Olmsted Legacy

Druid Hills

DeKalb County · 30307 · 30322 · 30329

Overview

Frederick Law Olmsted's Atlanta masterpiece — grand historic homes on parkway-linked lots, adjacent to Emory University.

Stately, academic and green — Olmsted parkways, historic architecture and Emory's cultural gravity.

2025–26 Market Snapshot

Median ~$1.05M; Olmsted-district estates trade $2–5M; limited inventory keeps DOM under 30 days.

Walkability

Walk Score 65+ in Emory Village; historic parkways pedestrian-friendly.

Transit & Access

MARTA Route 6/36 bus to Emory & Downtown; new Clifton Corridor plans.

Notable For

  • National Register Historic District
  • Emory University & CDC anchors
  • Olmsted-designed linear park system

Housing

What you'll find here

Historic estates
1920s Tudors and Georgians
Craftsman homes
Modern renovations

Lifestyle

Living in Druid Hills

Schools

  • Fernbank Elementary
  • Druid Hills Middle
  • Druid Hills High School
  • Emory University
  • The Paideia School (private)

Parks & Recreation

  • Fernbank Forest
  • Deepdene Park
  • Olmsted Linear Park
  • Lullwater Preserve

Dining

  • The Righteous Room
  • Highland Bakery
  • Emory Village restaurants
  • Rise-n-Dine

Landmarks

  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • Emory University
  • CDC headquarters
  • Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

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