Ormewood Park Real Estate

Ormewood Park

Ormewood Park is an intown Atlanta neighborhood east of Grant Park, separated from it by the Atlanta BeltLine, and bordered by East Atlanta to the east, Interstate 20 to the north, and United Avenue to the south. It sits roughly three miles southeast of Downtown Atlanta. From SRA Signature Realty's office in Tucker, reaching Ormewood Park generally means taking I-285 to I-20 West and exiting toward Boulevard or Moreland Avenue, or following Memorial Drive in from the east side of the metro, a trip that spans most of the city from the northeast suburbs to the near east side.

Streetcar Roots and Early Growth

The neighborhood traces its start to 1892, when a 100 acre tract was subdivided for development, and it takes its name from Aquilla J. Orme, an official with the Atlanta Electric Light and Trolley Company. A trolley line built in 1891 along what is now Underwood Avenue connected the area to Downtown and spurred its early growth as a streetcar neighborhood. Construction picked up again after World War I, when many of the neighborhood's houses, including a number of mail order Sears catalog homes, were built. The trolley routes that once ran along Underwood Avenue helped set the pattern for the neighborhood's grid of streets, many of which still carry the same names today.

A Mix of Architectural Eras

Ormewood Park's housing reflects several distinct waves of development. Victorian and Craftsman homes from the early 1900s stand alongside modest wood sided cottages built in the years after World War II, while brick ranch houses from the late 1950s and early 1960s fill out other pockets of the neighborhood. More recent decades have added renovated historic homes and new construction infill throughout, so a single block can include a century-old Craftsman bungalow next to a recently built home. That layering of architectural eras is one of the more distinctive features of the neighborhood's streetscape, and it gives buyers a wide range of scale, from small cottages to larger renovated homes, within the same few blocks.

BeltLine Access and Green Space

The Atlanta BeltLine runs along Ormewood Park's western edge, offering residents a direct connection on foot or by bike to Grant Park and the trail network beyond. The neighborhood's tree lined streets and rolling terrain make it a popular spot for walking and running even off the trail itself, and nearby Grant Park adds additional green space just across the BeltLine corridor. The combination of trail access, sidewalks, and a hilly, tree-shaded layout makes Ormewood Park a favorite for residents who build outdoor activity into their daily routine.

Local Businesses and Community Events

Ormewood Park's commercial life centers on small clusters of shops and restaurants along its main corridors, with additional dining, retail, and redevelopment projects nearby along Memorial Drive, including Atlanta Dairies and the Beacon, as well as the mixed use Glenwood Park development at the neighborhood's northwest corner. Each fall, the Ormewood Park Makers Festival brings artisans, crafters, and local makers together for a day of shopping and community celebration, one of the neighborhood's signature annual events. Between the festival, the nearby BeltLine trail traffic, and the surrounding cluster of adaptive-reuse developments, Ormewood Park has built a lifestyle around walkable, small-scale commercial nodes rather than a single large shopping district.

• Walk or bike the BeltLine along Ormewood Park's western edge


• Spend an afternoon in adjacent Grant Park


• Shop and eat at nearby Glenwood Park or Atlanta Dairies


• Attend the annual Ormewood Park Makers Festival each fall


• Tour the neighborhood's mix of Craftsman, Victorian, and mid-century homes

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ormewood Park located in Atlanta?

Ormewood Park sits east of Grant Park, west of East Atlanta, south of Interstate 20, and roughly three miles southeast of Downtown Atlanta, tucked into the near east side of the city between the BeltLine and the Memorial Drive corridor.

Does the BeltLine run through Ormewood Park?

The BeltLine runs along the neighborhood's western edge, separating it from Grant Park and providing walking and biking access to the wider trail network.

What types of homes are in Ormewood Park?

The neighborhood has a mix of early 1900s Victorian and Craftsman homes, Sears catalog houses, post-World War II cottages, brick ranch homes from the late 1950s and early 1960s, and newer infill construction.

What neighborhoods border Ormewood Park?

Ormewood Park borders Grant Park to the west across the BeltLine, East Atlanta to the east, and sits near Glenwood Park to the northwest.

What is the Ormewood Park Makers Festival?

It is the neighborhood's signature annual event, held each fall, bringing together local artisans, crafters, and makers for a day of shopping and community gathering.