Thomasville Heights

Located between Downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield International Airport, Thomasville Heights borders Norwood Manor and Leila Valley communities, and is easily accessed from Moreland Ave and McDonough Blvd, SE. Modest bungalows, split –levels and ranches are the predominate home designs throughout the community.

Properties in Thomasville Heights are priced just at $100K and below. And though there are some indicators of neglect, most streets exude a pride that’s evidenced in the care and maintenance of the majority of homes.

Neighborhood schools include Atlanta Youth Academy, Thomasville Heights Elementary, Wesley International Academy, Carver School of Technology, Mt. Nebo Christian Academy, Atlanta Charter Middle School and Dobbs Elementary.

For things to do, Thomasville Heights is about three miles from Grant Park and the Atlanta Zoo. It’s also convenient to Browns Mill/McWilliams and Benteen Parks, and less than four miles south of Turner Field. Although there aren’t many shopportunites in the immediate area, with Marta transit or a quick drive to the city, Atlanta is sure to offer whatever you need.

In a community where most homes were constructed in the mid-1960’s, and with a surrounding metropolis hard-hit by an unyielding recession and high unemployment, Thomasville Heights is definitely holding its own.

Thomasville heights is essentially the site of a former housing project development that was closed down along with many other developments by the Atlanta housing authority. It is located on the south east side of the city accessible by Moreland Avenue and McDonough boulevard.

The area has many older residents who are also home owners that have seen this community undergo little change in the last 25 years. Due to a lack of resources, not much development has taken place in this area. The area still hosts many low income residents despite the city’s demolition of the Thomasville Heights Housing projects. The area seems to be populated with mostly auto repair shops, thrift stores, pawn shops and title loan establishments. Upon visiting Thomasville Heights, you will find mostly locals as many do not venture out to this section of town.

With property values at an all time low, the schools near this community have suffered as well. Thomasville Heights Elementary school was featured in the CRCT cheating scandal probe in 2009. The probe discovered that cheating was widespread at this school. Thomasville heights may not be the most family oriented neighborhood in the Atlanta metro area. I would not suggest moving here do to the poor quality of life here.