Underwood Hills

Founded in the early 1900s, Underwood Hills has matured into a desirable community for raising a family, downsizing the empty nest or even retirement for active seniors. At either end of the spectrum, residents fit comfortably in this community with its diverse options for homes and amenities. Whether strolling along Ridgeway Drive, Springer Street or Defoors Ferry Road, you’ll be greeted by beautifully maintained homes of both the contemporary and traditional varieties. With parts of the neighborhood geared toward single-family houses, and other parts reserved for multi-family townhomes, the community truly has something for everyone.

Underwood Hills boasts strong community participation in its neighborhood association, which protects and enforces common interests and values amongst residents. Such community connection is evident in its kept park and playground, which offer endless fun and recreation to kids and adults alike. Weekly Friday playdates and Mom’s Night Out are hits within the community and indicative of its supportive commitment to families. Residents coordinate play and learning for kids, while arranging personal excursions for deserving moms.

Also as a tight-knit community, residents maintain an active online forum and web presence to communicate about services, traffic, crime, zoning and schools. (They even sport the pride of their community on T-shirts sold to raise funds for community up-keep!) Additional nearby recreational sites for the avid outdoorsman (or woman) include Howell Mill at Beaverbrook Park, Northcliffe/Brookview Park and Cross Creek Golf Course.

Proximate to Underwood Hills, Atlanta Girls School, The Lambert School, Atlanta International School, Benjamin Elijah Mays High School, North Atlanta High School and The Howard School are regarded as preeminent learning centers within the Fulton County educational system; while local business favorites include the Big Easy Grill, Horizon Home Furniture and Gotta Dance Atlanta.

Underwood Hills is a nice quaint Atlanta community. Although it is quietly tucked away, it is only minutes away from Buckhead, and Downtown Atlanta. Here you will find hilly landscapes, with beautiful large shady trees that are just perfect in the summer. Nature lovers will be in paradise here. This is an ideal place for families to live. So, you should definitely check it out if you have children and are considering relocating to Georgia. There are several parks nearby (including Underwood Hills Park), with fun playgrounds that kids will be sure to enjoy. Kids will also have fun at the Mighty Jumps Indoor Party and Play Center, which is located close-by. Parents will especially like the local tennis courts, picnic areas, and golf courts in this neighborhood.

The residents in this area seem to really take pride in their community. The land is always well-manicured and the houses are extremely well-kept. Underwood Hills has a really cozy feeling to it. If you move to this area, you might want to take part in the Underwood Hills Neighborhood Association. This will be a great way to get to know your neighbors, while also staying involved in the neighborhood improvement initiatives that are going on.