Lake Claire

If you and your family are ready to put down roots in Atlanta, Lake Claire is a beautiful neighborhood to consider. Highly ranked as one of the best neighborhoods to raise a family and buy a house, Lake Claire has an abundant number of top schools such as the DeKalb School of the Arts, DeKalb Early College Academy, Charles R. Drew Charter School, and Grady High School for your children to attend.

Its 4,763 residents, most of which own their own homes, are quite friendly and inclusive to new neighbors and welcome everyone with their strong sense of community. It’s maintained a small, cozy secluded feel with beautiful homes set along tree-lined streets. Numerous parks are available throughout Lake Claire. It is home to Cator Woolford Gardens, an idyllic outdoor event space, as well as the Lake Claire Community Land Trust and Lake Claire Park’s oasis of greenspace.

McLendon Ave NE is the main thoroughfare that runs along the central heart of the neighborhood. There are plenty of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops to explore. Residents enjoy walking their dogs along the forest trails at the Frazier Center or grabbing a delicious ice cream cone at Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party, a cozy, offbeat cafe that serves coffee, pastries, and even high tea in a homey space filled with books.