This is a lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath newly renovated bungalow for sale in Atlanta's historic Kirkwood neighborhood. This home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and is situated on an extremely deep lot near the Kirkwood Urban Forest, a 5 acre nature preserve. It features: a bright and spacious living room with oversized windows; a separate dining room; and a fully-renovated kitchen with honed granite countertops, travertine backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. A door from the kitchen leads out to a long side patio which opens to a huge back deck overlooking the deep backyard. The master suite features a spacious master bedroom with walk-in closet and private master bathroom with travertine-topped vanity, tub/shower, and linen closet. There are 2 additional bedrooms as well as a renovated full hall bathroom with granite-topped vanity and tub/shower. This home has a large, unfinished basement with full-sized laundry area and plenty of space for a workshop and additional storage. There is a driveway for off-street parking.

Kirkwood (established 1899) is one of Atlanta's oldest suburbs and is located between downtown Atlanta and downtown Decatur. In recent years, this neighborhood has experienced a dramatic resurgence. Many residents belong to the active Kirkwood Neighbors' Organization, which holds monthly meetings in a neighborhood church. Demand for homes in the area has skyrocketed in the past decade as young professionals return to Intown neighborhoods to reclaim the strong sense of community they lost in the suburbs. Fine Victorian homes are sprinkled in among the predominant Craftsman bungalows, and many of these lovely homes have been lovingly renovated to their former glory. Sensitive new construction has been taking place on virtually every available piece of land as well.

New commercial development is also taking place in the area. Kirkwood Station, along Hosea L. Williams Drive, is a multi-use development including retail and restaurants. Some of the businesses in the area include: Gathering Grounds (coffee shop); Kirkwood Feed and Seed (pet supplies and dog wash); Mission Motif (home furnishings & accessories); Kirkwood Aces Bar & Grill; and Gitche Yah Yah (flowers & gifts). The Kirkwood streetscape has also been recently revitalized with new sidewalks, street lights, and tree plantings. The Oakhurst Village business district is also nearby and offers a growing variety of restaurants and shops. Another major development is located off nearby Moreland Avenue (the Edgewood Retail District). It includes major retailers (Target; Lowe's; Bed, Bath & Beyond; Barnes & Noble; Office Depot; Kroger; Petco) plus many other businesses.

Area amenities include: The PATH (a multi-use urban trail that is enormously popular with local cyclists, runners, walkers, and in-line skaters); Candler Park (with executive length public golf course, swimming pool, newer playground, and more); Coan Park (with recreation center; sports fields and courts; picnic pavillions; and a stage/amphitheatre); Bessie Branham Park (an excellent neighborhood park with tennis courts, a new playground, and a recreation center); the Charlie Yates Public Golf Course at East Lake; and the excellent East Lake Family YMCA. Residents of 30317 are eligible to send their children to the Charles R. Drew Charter School, an Edison Partnership school that focuses on reading and math, offers an extended day and extended school year, emphasizes technology, and promises a caring and committed staff of teachers. Kirkwood and the surrounding neighborhoods are served by the East Lake and Edgewood/Candler Park MARTA rail stations.

• 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms
  
• Newly renovated bungalow on quiet cul-de-sac
  
• Low-maintenance front yard with walkway to a covered front entry
  
• Front door with leaded glass inset opens to the spacious living room [alt view 1 - alt view 2] with oversized windows on 2 walls and ceiling fan
  
• Beautiful oak hardwoods throughout with neutral Berber carpeting in 3rd bedroom
  
• Separate dining room [alt view 1 - alt view 2] features windows on 2 walls, recessed lighting, and travertine tile flooring
  
• Beautiful, designer kitchen [alt view] is open to the dining room and has beech cabinets, honed granite countertops, travertine backsplash, and travertine tile flooring [detail of finishes]
  
• Whirlpool stainless steel appliances included: gas range; over-the-range microwave; and dishwasher
  
• Oversized, under-mounted double sink with garbage disposal
  
• Recessed and under-cabinet lighting
  
• Peninsula with contemporary pendant lights separates the kitchen from the dining room
  
• Door from kitchen leads out to the long side porch which wraps around to a huge back deck [alt view 1 - alt view 2] overlooking the exceptionally deep backyard (approx. 50' x 267')
  
• Lot backs up to the Kirkwood Urban Forest, a 5 acre nature preserve
  

• Beautiful master suite features a spacious master bedroom [alt view] with oversized window, ceiling fan, deep walk-in closet, and a private full bath
  
• Private master bathroom has a vanity with travertine countertop and under-mounted sink, tub/shower with travertine surround, linen closet, and travertine tile flooring
  
• Generous 2nd bedroom has an oversized window and reach-in closet
  
• Spacious 3rd bedroom features windows on 2 walls, Berber carpeting, deep closet, and French doors to the back deck
  
• Renovated, full hall bathroom features a vanity with granite countertop and under-mounted sink, tub/shower with travertine surround, and travertine tile flooring
  
• Long back hallway with pull-down steps to attic storage and door down to basement
  
• Large, unfinished basement has a full-sized laundry area as well as plenty of space for a workshop and additional storage
  
• Driveway for off-street parking
  
• Nearby shopping and restaurants
  
• Close to several parks and recreation venues
  
• Convenient to Downtown, Midtown, City of Decatur and other intown neighborhoods
  
• Close to East Lake MARTA rail station
  
• Easy access to I-20, I-75/85, and I-285
  

• Where is this house? This house is located at 87 Dearborn Street SE in the historic /Kirkwood neighborhood of the City of Atlanta (DeKalb county 30317)
  
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• Local Government: DeKalb county - City of Atlanta - City of Decatur (County Seat)
  
  
• Public Schools: Toomer Elementary School - Coan Middle School - Grady High School | for information on these schools, check out the Atlanta Public Schools web site
  
  Drew Charter School (a public k-5 charter school to which residents of 30317 may apply)
  
  
• Neighborhood Associations: Kirkwood Neighbors' Organization
  
  
• Area Amenities: East Lake MARTA rail station; Bessie Branham Park (with Recreation Center); DeKalb Memorial Park; Wesley Coan Park; East Lake Park; Charlie Yates Public Golf Course; East Lake YMCA; Atlanta-Fulton Public Library (Kirkwood Branch); Edgewood Retail District; Oakhurst Village; Downtown Decatur