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West Midtown, Atlanta

West Midtown, Atlanta

Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

By Caroline McMeans, Co-Founder & Broker at Homepoint

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Updated

Median Sold Price

$519,000

27 sales in the last 90 days
Median Days on Market

41

Half of sales closed in 18–60 days
Active Listings

175

Listed $175K – $1.9M
Market Condition
Balanced
Based on typical time to sell
Listings counted inside the West Midtown boundary. Neighborhood boundary maintained by Homepoint.

What are you solving for?

Start with the move you're making, and see what West Midtown has listed for it right now.

Buying your first home

Homes from $175,000 to $305,000; 44 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 18–60 days.

Moving up

Homes from $314,900 to $720,000; 87 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 18–60 days.

Buying at the top of the market

Homes from $725,000 to $1,850,000; 44 listed now; the middle half of recent sales closed in 18–60 days.

Relocating to the area

175 listed now; listed from $175,000 to $1,850,000; the middle half of recent sales closed in 18–60 days.


Counts and prices as of October 19, 2026. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

What your budget buys in West Midtown

What's on the market right now, by price.

Entry
$309,950

At or below $309,950

44 listings in this band

Middle
$480,000

Around $480,000

87 listings in this band

Upper
$722,500

Above $722,500

44 listings in this band


Neighborhood boundary maintained by Homepoint. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

As of October 2026, the median sold price in West Midtown, Atlanta, GA was $519,000 and homes took a median 41 days to sell, based on 27 recent sales (Homepoint, October 2026). Half of those sales closed between 18 and 60 days on market.

West Midtown homes for sale are concentrated in a built-out part of Atlanta with lofts, townhomes, and newer mid-rise buildings rather than single-family homes. The housing stock is urban in form, with 0% single-family, and homes in West Midtown sit near major corridors that connect to central Atlanta and nearby employment areas.

About West Midtown

West Midtown sits west of central Atlanta and is shaped by industrial blocks, converted buildings, and newer residential construction along major streets. West Midtown real estate is tied to access from I-75, I-85, and nearby surface roads, with connections toward Midtown, Downtown, and the broader Atlanta neighborhoods around the core.

  • 0% single-family housing
  • Lofts and townhomes are part of the housing stock
  • Mid-rise residential buildings appear throughout the area
  • Street patterns reflect an urban, mixed-use layout
  • Assigned schools include E. Rivers, Centennial Place, Morningside-, and River Eves

Housing Market

The median sold price in the last 90 days was $519,000. The median days on market for sold homes in the last 90 days was 41 days, and the middle half of those sales fell between 18 to 60 days. There were 27 homes sold in the last 90 days, and there are 175 active listings with prices from $175,000 to $1,850,000.

West Midtown amenities

Living in West Midtown means moving through a former warehouse district that now runs along Howell Mill Road, Marietta Street, and the blocks near Northside Drive, with I-75 close at hand and long industrial buildings mixed with newer apartments, townhomes, and loft-style projects. Westside Provisions District lines Howell Mill Road with storefronts and restaurants in repurposed brick buildings, and Ormsby’s sits there with a tavern setup tucked into the center of the district. On Hemphill Avenue, Antico Pizza Napoletana remains one of the neighborhood’s best-known stops, while Topgolf anchors Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard with a large indoor-outdoor entertainment complex just west of the main Howell Mill stretch.

For green space, Shirley Clarke Franklin Park rises from the former quarry landscape on the west side of the district, with paved paths and reservoir views tied into the larger park system. The Proctor Creek Greenway extends through the west side as a paved trail connection, giving this part of the neighborhood a route that feels separate from the main traffic corridors. At 1295 Chattahoochee Avenue, The Works has become one of the strongest anchors for West Midtown amenities, and Chattahoochee Food Works sits at its center as a food hall that keeps the address active throughout the week. Things to do in West Midtown also include recurring events: The Camp at The Works serves as the open lawn for outdoor gatherings, and Westside Stride returns to Howell Mill Road as an annual open-streets festival stretching between 17th Street and 8th Street with music stages, a maker’s market, and local business pop-ups.

West Midtown keeps a distinctly adaptive-reuse feel, so older brick industrial buildings, converted commercial spaces, and newer infill construction often stand on the same block rather than in a single uniform pattern. Downtown Atlanta (Five Points) is 14 minutes, 4.7 miles away by weekday-morning drive. Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic) is 24 minutes, 14.3 miles away by weekday-morning drive. Before you buy here, expect housing stock that ranges from loft conversions and newer condo buildings to recently built townhome rows, with many streets shaped by former industrial parcels and ongoing infill development.

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Commute & costs in West Midtown

How far the drive is, and what it costs to own here.

Drive times
DestinationMinutesMiles

Downtown Atlanta (Five Points)

14

4.7

Buckhead (Lenox Square)

19

6.7

Perimeter Center (Dunwoody)

31

13.5

Emory University

24

5.9

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Domestic)

24

14.3

Typical weekday morning departure, measured October 2026. Your own drive will vary with traffic and where in West Midtown you start.
Taxes · Fulton County, GA

Property tax

About 1.038% of market value (county rate)

Unincorporated Fulton County: 25.95 mills on 40% of fair market value · A city inside the county adds its own rate on top of this

Source: Fulton County Board of Commissioners, 2025

Sales tax

8.9%

State, county and city combined in Atlanta

Source: Georgia Department of Revenue, Sales & Use Tax Rates, 2026

State income tax

4.99% flat

Source: Georgia Department of Revenue, 2026
The property rate above is the county general levy plus Fulton County Schools. An address inside the City of Atlanta pays the city's own millage and falls under Atlanta Public Schools instead, so the total differs; Alpharetta and Roswell likewise set their own property and sales rates. A homestead exemption reduces the bill and must be claimed by 1 April.

Tax figures are countywide and are a guide, not a quote — confirm the current rate and any exemptions with the county before you buy. Homepoint · Licensed in AL, TN & GA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in West Midtown?

$519,000 is the median sold price in West Midtown, based on 27 homes sold in the last 90 days. Active listings currently span from $175,000 to $1,850,000.

How long do homes in West Midtown take to sell?

Homes in West Midtown took a median of 41 days to sell. The middle half of those sales closed in 18 to 60 days.

How many homes are for sale in West Midtown right now?

175 homes are for sale in West Midtown right now. Active list prices run from $175,000 to $1,850,000.

What does $309,950 buy in West Midtown?

At or below $309,950, there are 44 active listings in West Midtown. That budget band is the lower end of the current market, with homes priced for entry-level buying and smaller condo-style options among the available stock.

Is West Midtown a buyer’s or a seller’s market?

Balanced is the current market condition in West Midtown. Homes sold in a median of 41 days, which points to a market where listings are moving without a strong tilt to either side.

What kind of homes are in West Midtown?

West Midtown is made up of 0% single-family homes, so the housing stock is concentrated in attached and multi-unit buildings. The area includes a wide spread of prices, from lower-priced listings to higher-end homes, with active options across the neighborhood.

What amenities are near West Midtown?

Nearby amenities include parks, shops, and dining along the West Midtown corridor and nearby streets. The area also has easy access to Downtown Atlanta (Five Points).

What schools serve West Midtown?

E. Rivers, Centennial Place, Morningside-, River Eves. Confirm attendance zones with the district.

What is the commute like from West Midtown?

Downtown Atlanta (Five Points) is 14 minutes away by car, covering 4.7 miles.

Is West Midtown a good place to live?

West Midtown sits near the center of Atlanta with a housing stock made up of 0% single-family homes. It has 175 active listings, nearby parks, shops, and dining, and a market that is currently Balanced.

How far is West Midtown from downtown Atlanta?

Downtown Atlanta (Five Points) is 14 minutes away via the weekday-morning drive route.

What are the closest neighborhoods to West Midtown at a similar price?

Marietta, Marietta; Smyrna, Smyrna; Grant Park, Atlanta; Decatur, Decatur. Refer to those linked guides for current prices.

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