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Buy:
$24.99K - $1.43M
For Sale on Trulia:
53 homes
Rent:
$780 - $9.49K
For Rent on Trulia:
107 homes
To Downtown Atlanta:
16 minutes
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What Locals Say about Kirkwood

At least 112 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say parking is easy

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 69 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 67 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 56 % Say there are community events

  • 45 % Say there's wildlife

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Trulia User
    "Fine. It’s fine. I have no problems. I don’t mind it. It’s fine. There are no issues. Atlanta drivers are fine. "
  • Trulia User
    "Speed bumps/breaks are not well marked and can really surprise you. Got to be mindful of driving at a low speed. "
  • Trulia User
    "Would like other dogs in our neighborhood. Friendly neighborhood. Sometimes folks don’t pick up after their dog. "
  • Trulia User
    "Easy to access dekalb avenue, moreland, memorial. Very convenient, walkable, & close to local bake shops/grocery stores."
  • Trulia User
    "Yep, dog families everywhere. Dog parks in the neighborhood. Many families walking dogs regularly."
  • Trulia User
    "Very centrally located. Can use public transportation to get to a lot of big events and the airport."
  • Trulia User
    "Easy. Very little traffic, but I only travel via streets—no interstates. Because the location is in the city, it’s easy to take alternate routes to most places. "
  • Trulia User
    "The best commute options ever you can get downtown in like 12 minutes, there is also a train station at the top of the neighborhood with free parking, and traveling to places like gwinnett, tucker, lithonia only takes about 20 mins"
  • corruptpdf
    "It’s a family-friendly neighborhood in between the two nearby larger cities — Atlanta and Decatur. Quiet enough to please suburbanites, bur close enough to the action."
  • Kathryn H.
    "Lots and lots of families live here, there are great parks in walking distance, check out the Wylde Center and Bessie Branham parks. "
  • Jessica W.
    "Very dog friendly, lots of dog people in the neighborhood. Some restaurants allow dogs on the patio and will put water bowls out. New dog park at Gilliam park! "
  • Lysha M.
    "We're new to the area & so far it is wonderful! My family, 15 year old son, partner, & I moved here 2 months ago & walking our dog around the neighborhood is a daily joy."
  • Annette S.
    "We are renting but love it so much we want to buy something in area soon. This is a perfect area to walk to many different restaurants as well as Decatur events. "
  • Amanda H.
    "I’ve lived here for 3 years. Quaint downtown area with restaurants, market, shopping, dog day care and coffee shop. "
  • Ben
    "Super walkable and social neighborhood with some cool restaurants. The Spring Fling, Wine Stroll, and Lanta Gras parade are not to be missed!"
  • S F
    "Commute is great to midtown - I take my car and it only takes about 25 mins. I can easily take the train if I wanted to."
  • Micheal S.
    "It's a spacious place for dogs to have fun and run around."
  • Caroline S.
    "It's a quirky in-town neighborhood with plenty of green space and parks. It's a great place for a diverse group of people—young and old, couples and families, and from different backgrounds—to come together."
  • Caroline S.
    "Sometimes I think everyone in Kirkwood has a dog. I love walking my dogs down the neighborhood streets or by Coan Park."
  • Caroline S.
    "People walk, ride bikes, use MARTA, or make the short drive to Decatur, Midtown, Inman Park, and other neighborhoods. Quick access to I-20 is a plus."
  • Caroline S.
    "Kirkwood has great schools, plenty of fun activities for kids, nice wide sidewalks, and playgrounds."
  • Mary H.
    "We have great houses and restaurants and are near everything."
  • Mary H.
    "It's a very dog-friendly neighborhood. Dogs are everywhere."
  • Jessica M.
    "Kirkwood is a mixed-income neighborhood, which keeps it interesting. I like the idea of my kid going to school with kids from all kinds of backgrounds."
  • Jessica M.
    "There are what seems like a million dogs here and plenty of dog parks. The neighborhood is really friendly about dog noise."
  • Ashley G.
    "I love living here. I currently rent, but hope to one day buy a house and a dog and stay here. I like Drew Charter for my children and the parks and other things to do in the area. The people are also friendly. "

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