Glennwood Estates is a charming residential neighborhood in northeast Decatur, in the 30030 zip code. Residents enjoy quiet, tree-lined streets featuring many historic homes, 67 acres of parks and green space, top schools, and close proximity to downtown Decatur.
Established in 1927, Glennwood Estates was named for J.T. Glenn, who purchased the property in 1869. A map from 1870 marked the area as “Glenn’s Woods.” Residential development began in the late 1920s around Glendale Avenue, Mount Vernon Drive, and Glenn Circle. Lot sizes were uniform with deep setbacks and mature trees, and the prevailing house styles were American Small houses and English cottages. Today, the area is considered a prime example of English Vernacular Revival architecture.
Although some new construction has occurred over the years, 78 percent of homes in Glennwood Estates are historic properties built between the 1920s and 1940s. Of course, many properties have been expanded and renovated, and there are clusters of traditional and modern townhomes around the neighborhood’s perimeter.
Residents enjoy access to two parks, the historic Decatur Cemetery and Glenlake Park. Glennwood Estates has an interior entrance to Glenlake Park, which features a swimming pool, tennis courts, a dog park, walking trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and pavilions across 17 acres.
Another beloved green space is the Glenn Creek Nature Preserve, which nearby residents helped to establish formally in 2004. The preserve’s website chronicles its history. The two-acre preserve is a native Piedmont habitat that features walking trails, Glenn Creek, and a mature canopy of oak, pine, and hickory trees.
Today, Glennwood Estates is home to around 1,452 residents. Prices for single-family homes range from $600K to $1.7M. Townhomes range from $430K to $964K, and condominiums start at $255K. Residents enjoy close access to downtown Decatur’s ample shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, plus top-rated schools: Glennwood Elementary, Tally Street Upper Elementary, Renfroe Middle School, and Decatur High School.
The Glennwood Estates Neighborhood Association is an excellent resource for newcomers and residents. The group organizes multiple community events for holidays and seasonal celebrations, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and maintains a directory of residents. Like many neighborhood groups, it also oversees community enhancement initiatives. The city of Decatur also publishes a New Resident Guide yearly with a wide range of resources.
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