Vela Park
1881 2nd Ave,
Decatur, GA 30032
$1,399 - $3,870
Studio - 3 Beds
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
500 - 1,100 sq ft
Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult
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If you're looking for a vibrant atmosphere with friendly neighbors, welcome home! We love seeing our new residents rediscover joy as they learn, serve and connect. It all starts with living life on purpose in community. Here at Clairmont Crest, we treasure our residents above all else. We believe that you have a lot to give, and lots of life left to live, so we want to enjoy the journey together. Find your home. Find your friends. Find your purpose.
Highlights
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Planned Social Activities
- Zen Garden
- Island Kitchen
- Elevator
- Grill
- Property Manager on Site
About Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult
If you're looking for a vibrant atmosphere with friendly neighbors, welcome home! We love seeing our new residents rediscover joy as they learn, serve and connect. It all starts with living life on purpose in community. Here at Clairmont Crest, we treasure our residents above all else. We believe that you have a lot to give, and lots of life left to live, so we want to enjoy the journey together. Find your home. Find your friends. Find your purpose.
Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult is an apartment community located in DeKalb County and the 30033 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Dekalb County School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- community rooms
- exercise classes
- exercise room
- hair salon
- Legacy Healthcare
- parlor
- pest control
- physical therapy
- pool
- sewer
- stove vent hood
- trash
- valet trash
- washer dryer connections
- Washer Dryer In Unit
- water
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Trash Pickup - Door to Door
- Renters Insurance Program
- Planned Social Activities
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Gameroom
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Zen Garden
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Granite Countertops
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Security System
- Tub/Shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Model Details
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
1861 Clairmont Rd,
Decatur,
GA
30033
Located just five miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, Decatur offers a blend of historic charm and contemporary living. The city's pedestrian-friendly downtown, anchored by the courthouse square, features independent shops and restaurants. Current rental trends show moderate stability in the market, with one-bedroom units averaging $1,367 and two-bedroom homes at $1,550, experiencing slight decreases of 2.32% and 1.42% respectively over the past year. Housing options range from historic homes in the MAK Historic District to apartment communities near the three MARTA rail stations, providing convenient access to downtown Atlanta.
The city is home to Agnes Scott College and Columbia Theological Seminary, adding to its educational landscape. Residents enjoy outdoor spaces like the 7-acre Woodlands Garden and the historic Decatur Cemetery, established in 1823. The Oakhurst and Winnona Park areas feature tree-lined streets and classic architecture.
Learn more about living in Decatur
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult is within 18 minutes or 1.0 mile from Emory University, Clairmont. It is also near Emory University and Emory University, Main Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
70 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
446 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
956 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,358 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
60 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
61 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Decatur include Decatur, located 2.8 miles from Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult. Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult is near Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International, located 17.0 miles or 30 minutes away.
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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Drive: | 30 min | 17.0 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
-Scores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi |
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South River Watershed Alliance
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Fernbank Forest & Science Center
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult has 5 parks within 3.9 miles, including Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, Fernbank Forest & Science Center, and South River Watershed Alliance.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Emory University Hospital which is 2.6 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 8.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 12.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 17.7 mi |
Clairmont Crest - 55+ Active Adult has 3 military bases within 17.7 miles, the nearest is Georgia National Guard which is 8.9 miles away and a 19 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1861 Clairmont Rd
Decatur, GA 30033