Kirkwood
Kirkwood is situated entirely in DeKalb County, bordered by the neighborhoods of Lake Claire, East Lake, Edgewood, and Oakhurst. Historic Kirkwood hosts a large stock of Victorian and Craftsman style homes along with new homes in traditional styles. The Craftsman Bungalow, the most prominent architectural home style in Kirkwood reflects the areas growth throughout the community’s early 20th century as a streetcar suburb of bustling Atlanta. The style was renowned for its simple lines and down-to-earth functionality, a clear departure from the grandeur of earlier Victorian homes of the late 19th century.
Today, Downtown Kirkwood has become what neighbors call “the small town in the big city,” hosting its own post office, newly constructed fire station, police precinct and public library. Residents and visitors also have a host of shopping and dining options at their disposal, including: day spas, furniture galleries, gift shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, real estate offices, professional/creative spaces and more. Kirkwood also holds many annual festivals including the Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes, the Kirkwood Wine Stroll, and the B*ATL Event.
Residents are zoned to the Atlanta Public Schools'.
