Midtown West Side Real Estate

Midtown West Side

Midtown West Side refers to the western edge of Midtown Atlanta's core, the blocks between Peachtree Street and the Downtown Connector (I-75/85) where Midtown gives way to the Georgia Tech campus and the Home Park neighborhood. This area is distinct from West Midtown, the Howell Mill Road and Marietta Street district farther west that grew up on former factory and warehouse land; Midtown West Side instead covers the residential and mixed-use blocks along Spring Street, West Peachtree Street, and Technology Square, immediately adjacent to Georgia Tech. From SRA Signature Realty's office in Tucker, reaching this part of Midtown generally means taking I-285 to I-85 South and continuing onto the Downtown Connector, exiting at North Avenue or 10th Street and heading toward Peachtree Street and the Georgia Tech campus, a trip that spans the metro from the northeast suburbs to the near west side of the city.

Where Midtown Meets Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech's campus sits along Midtown's western boundary, and the Midtown Alliance's own definition of "Greater Midtown" includes the university campus alongside neighborhoods such as Home Park, Ansley Park, and Atlantic Station. Home Park itself, developed in 1901 as housing for workers at the nearby Atlantic Steel Mill, borders Georgia Tech to the south and sits just west of the Downtown Connector, marking the practical edge between Midtown's high-rise core and the university district. The area's built history includes the Atlanta Biltmore Hotel, which opened at 817 West Peachtree Street in 1924 and served as one of the city's grand hotels before closing in 1982; Georgia Tech acquired the building in 2016 and has continued redeveloping it as part of the surrounding tech district.

Technology Square and the Fifth Street Bridge

Technology Square, known locally as Tech Square, opened in 2003 across eight city blocks between Georgia Tech's campus and Midtown's core, mixing university research buildings, corporate innovation centers, hotel and conference space, and retail into a single walkable district. The Fifth Street Bridge crosses the Downtown Connector to link Tech Square directly to the rest of Midtown, making the walk between Peachtree Street and the Georgia Tech campus a continuous one rather than a divided crossing. Coda, a mixed-use tower built as part of Tech Square's later expansion, added office and research space along with ground-floor retail, continuing the district's growth westward from Midtown's high-rises toward campus.

Bobby Dodd Stadium and Campus Green Space

Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field sits at the corner of North Avenue and Techwood Drive, right at the edge where Midtown meets the Georgia Tech campus. Opened in 1913, it is recognized as the oldest continuously used on-campus stadium in the Southern United States. Beyond the stadium, Georgia Tech's campus greens, quad, and the Ferst Center for the Arts give the area a mix of open space and performance venues that function as everyday amenities for the surrounding blocks, and are listed among Midtown Atlanta's own recommended destinations.

Getting Around and Nearby Homes

The North Avenue MARTA station, on the Red and Gold Lines at 713 West Peachtree Street, sits near the southern end of this part of Midtown and connects directly to Georgia Tech, Bobby Dodd Stadium, and the wider Midtown corridor. Housing in the immediate area leans toward mid-rise and high-rise apartment and condominium buildings along Spring Street and West Peachtree Street, along with newer construction inside the Tech Square district, while Home Park just to the west offers small to medium-sized single-family homes that predate Midtown's high-rise growth.

• Walk between Peachtree Street and Georgia Tech's campus via the Fifth Street Bridge


• Tour Technology Square, home to Georgia Tech's research and innovation buildings


• Catch a MARTA train at the North Avenue Station on the Red or Gold Line


• See a performance at the Ferst Center for the Arts


• Visit Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field, in continuous use since 1913

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Midtown West Side the same as West Midtown?

No. West Midtown is the Howell Mill Road and Marietta Street district built on former industrial land farther from Midtown's core. Midtown West Side refers to the western blocks of Midtown proper, near Peachtree Street, Technology Square, and the Georgia Tech campus.

What is Technology Square?

Technology Square, or Tech Square, is an eight-block district that opened in 2003 between Georgia Tech's campus and Midtown's core, combining research buildings, corporate offices, a hotel and conference center, and retail.

Does this part of Midtown border Georgia Tech?

Yes. Georgia Tech's campus sits directly along Midtown's western edge, with the Fifth Street Bridge providing a direct walking connection across the Downtown Connector between the two.

Is there MARTA access on Midtown's west side?

The North Avenue Station, on the Red and Gold Lines at 713 West Peachtree Street, serves this part of Midtown and connects riders to Georgia Tech and the rest of the MARTA system.

What kind of homes are near Georgia Tech in Midtown?

The area includes mid-rise and high-rise apartment and condominium buildings along Spring Street and West Peachtree Street and within Technology Square, with the adjacent Home Park neighborhood offering smaller single-family homes dating to the early 1900s.

What is Bobby Dodd Stadium?

Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field is Georgia Tech's football stadium at the corner of North Avenue and Techwood Drive, opened in 1913 and recognized as the oldest continuously used on-campus stadium in the Southern United States.