Oakhurst is the kind of neighborhood people don't leave. Bungalow streets, a village square anchored by Universal Joint and Mezcalitos, City Schools of Decatur, and the kind of porch culture that turns weekday evenings into impromptu happy hours.
"Why We Love Oakhurst 💛" — via Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Group on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗
Neighborhood Highlights
- Oakhurst Village square (East Lake Drive)
- City Schools of Decatur district
- Oakhurst Community Garden
- Annual Porchfest music festival
Schools
Elementary
- Oakhurst Elementary (CSD)
- Winnona Park Elementary
Middle
- Beacon Hill Middle School
- Renfroe Middle School
High
- Decatur High School
Nearby Colleges & Universities
- Agnes Scott College
- Emory University
- Columbia Theological Seminary
Grocery Stores
- Kroger on College Ave
- Publix at North DeKalb
- Whole Foods at Briarcliff
- Oakhurst Farmers Market (Saturdays)
Downtown & Gathering Spots
Oakhurst Village on East Lake Drive is the heart — Universal Joint patio, Mezcalitos margaritas, and downtown Decatur a 5-minute bike ride away.
Developments to Watch
- Continued East Lake Drive village evolution
- PATH Foundation trail extensions
- Decatur Legacy Park redevelopment
Local Restaurants & Nightlife
- Universal Joint
- Mezcalitos
- Steinbeck's
- Sceptre Brewing Arts
- Kavarna coffee
- Pure Taqueria
Leisure, Activities & Entertainment
- Oakhurst Park
- Harmony Park & Garden
- Decatur PATH trail
- Oakhurst Porchfest (October)
Family Resources
- Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool
- Oakhurst Library
- Solarium events
- City Schools of Decatur (huge draw)
Commute Times
Driving estimates outside of peak traffic.
Shopping
- Oakhurst Village boutiques
- Downtown Decatur Square (nearby)
- East Atlanta Village (nearby)
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