Chamblee Real Estate

Chamblee

Chamblee is a city in DeKalb County bordered by Doraville, Brookhaven, and unincorporated Tucker-area communities, sitting along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Buford Highway northeast of Atlanta. From SRA Signature Realty's office in Tucker, reaching Chamblee is a short trip, generally following Chamblee Tucker Road or LaVista Road directly into the city, a drive of about 8 miles that typically takes 10 to 15 minutes.

From Railroad Junction to Military Post

Chamblee was incorporated on August 17, 1908, having grown up around the junction of the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Roswell Railroad, a line that operated until 1921 carrying textile goods and workers to and from the Roswell Manufacturing Company. The origin of the city's name is debated: one account holds that the U.S. Postal Service selected "Chamblee" from a list submitted by local petitioners in 1885, naming it for an African-American railroad worker, while another traces it to a local Chamblee family. During both World Wars, the city was home to Camp Gordon, a large military post that at its peak covered about two square miles and included roughly 1,200 buildings and 40,000 personnel. After World War II, part of the site reopened as a Navy flight training center, and the Lawson Veterans Hospital there specialized in prosthetic training, including work with Academy Award-winning actor and veteran Harold Russell.

Post-War Growth and an International Community

Chamblee's development accelerated after World War II, spurred in part by the General Motors plant that opened in neighboring Doraville, and companies including Frito-Lay, Kodak, and General Electric built plants along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Beginning in the 1990s, an influx of refugees and immigrants reshaped the city's population, and Chamblee responded by creating its International Village overlay, described locally as the first zoning in metro Atlanta to specifically allow mixed-use development. That history is still visible along Buford Highway, which runs through the city and is known throughout the region for its concentration of independent, family-owned restaurants representing cuisines from around the world.

Housing From Ranch Homes to New Construction

Chamblee's housing reflects its long build-out, with mid-century brick ranch homes common in many of its older residential pockets, alongside newer townhomes and apartments that have filled in near the MARTA station and along the Peachtree corridor. Antique Row, in the city's historic Central Business District along Broad Street, remains a nationally recognized shopping destination and adds a distinct, walkable commercial character to that part of town.

Getting Around

Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Road, and Chamblee-Dunwoody Road all pass through Chamblee, connecting it to Doraville, Dunwoody, and Brookhaven. The Chamblee MARTA station, on the Gold Line, offers direct rail access toward Doraville and North Springs to the north and Midtown and Downtown Atlanta to the south, with more than 1,700 parking spaces available for commuters. DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, a general aviation airport, is also located within the city.

Parks, Trails, and Local Business

The Chamblee Rail Trail, a paved path of just under two miles, runs from Keswick Park to Peachtree Road with additional branches extending toward Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Pierce Drive, giving residents a walking and biking route through several neighborhoods. Along the trail and throughout the city, Chamblee's restaurant scene, anchored by its Buford Highway corridor and supplemented by newer additions near downtown and the Rail Trail, has become one of the city's defining features, drawing visitors from well beyond DeKalb County.

• Browsing Antique Row's shops along Broad Street


• Walking or biking the Chamblee Rail Trail


• Sampling the international restaurant scene along Buford Highway


• Catching a MARTA train at the Chamblee Gold Line station


• Exploring the city's mix of mid-century and new construction homes


• Visiting DeKalb-Peachtree Airport for general aviation

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chamblee located?

Chamblee sits in DeKalb County along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Buford Highway, bordered by Doraville, Brookhaven, and the Tucker area to the northeast of Atlanta.

How far is Chamblee from SRA Signature Realty's office in Tucker?

It's about 8 miles, typically a 10 to 15 minute drive along Chamblee Tucker Road or LaVista Road.

What is Chamblee known for?

Chamblee is known for Antique Row, its long-standing shopping district on Broad Street, and for the international restaurant corridor along Buford Highway that reflects the city's diverse population.

What kinds of homes are typical in Chamblee?

Buyers will find mid-century brick ranch homes in many established neighborhoods, along with newer townhomes and apartments near the MARTA station and Peachtree corridor.

Is Chamblee served by MARTA?

Yes. The Chamblee station on MARTA's Gold Line offers rail service toward Doraville and North Springs, as well as Midtown and Downtown Atlanta.

What outdoor spaces does Chamblee offer?

The Chamblee Rail Trail is a paved, nearly two-mile path connecting Keswick Park to Peachtree Road, with additional branches reaching toward Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Pierce Drive.