Tour of Homes

After the Civil War ended, building supplies and money were in short supply. Yet a small group of parishioners gathered to meet—first in homes, then in a small brush arbor, and finally in a wood-frame church in the Edgewood community. They founded the Inman Park Methodist Church, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2015. Twenty-three-year-old architect Willis Franklin Denny II (1874–1905) designed the current Romanesque-style sanctuary, constructed of Stone Mountain granite at a cost of $12,620. The cornerstone was laid on September 6, 1897, and the building was dedicated on April 17, 1898.

On the sanctuary walls, large patches of “Denny Blue” calcimine finish can still be seen. Coca-Cola Corporation founder Asa Candler commissioned one of the large stained-glass windows as a tribute to his mother, Martha Beall Candler, at a cost of $125; he had it inscribed with the phrase, “She hath done what she could” (Mark 14:8).

Service to the community is a strong tradition in the Inman Park Methodist Church. At the communion rail of this church, Asa Candler gave his brother, Bishop Warren Candler, a personal check for one million dollars to found Emory University in 1915.

As Inman Park and the surrounding neighborhoods continue to thrive, so does this church, reflecting the diversity and uniqueness of the community.

Julie and Jason had admired this house for years before purchasing it in October 2023. It had sustained significant water and structural damage, so after more than a year of repairs and renovations, they moved in with their children in December 2024.

The house, built in 1907 as an unadorned Victorian structure, was extensively remodeled and embellished by the previous owners. The elaborate details begin with the leaded-glass front door and continue on the first floor with plaster moldings, carved woodwork, leaded-glass pocket doors and stained- glass windows. Eleven-foot ceilings throughout the first floor create a feeling of spaciousness, beginning with a foyer framed by the staircase and iron fireplace. The front parlor features decorative wooden arches leading to a large dining room. The back of the house contains a spacious family room and eat-in kitchen—and a beverage bar for lively evenings.

Upstairs, the master suite with a raised tower room creates the distinctive Queen-Anne-Victorian-style turret at the corner of the house. Along with three additional bedrooms, a billiard room leads to a balcony overlooking the front yard and its majestic trees. At the end of the hallway, a decorative window provides natural light, and a separate staircase leads upstairs to a living area perfect for the Loring children and their friends. The backyard features a sunken garden, while a high brick wall encloses a wonderful private oasis. This is more than a home. It’s a piece of art ready for preservation to safeguard it for the next century.

Right before you enter this splendid Frank Lloyd Wright inspired house, observe the painting gracing the front porch. Created by Rising Red Lotus artist Brandon Sadler, its Asian influence reflects the painting of koi fish in the home’s entryway. These two artworks set the tone for this 2002 dwelling, which architect Cooper Pierce designed for his own family: the indoors seamlessly flow into the outdoors, emphasizing the harmony between the house and its natural surroundings.

Inside, you’ll see an architectural sketch of the house next to the front door. Straight ahead, you’ll glimpse the family’s spiritual memento shelf, with treasures from their travels. And upstairs you’ll find airy bedrooms with newly renovated bathrooms and laundry room. The focal point of the primary bedroom is the commissioned painting by Mexico City artist, designer, and muralist Hola Lou. While upstairs, take a close look at the way the hingeless doors are hung, a detail that exemplifies the structure’s superb craftsmanship.

Thea and Aaron, the second owners, redecorated when they took occupancy in 2019. They brought artwork from India, seen in the living room. They also brought their antique dining room table and chairs, family heirlooms hand carved from Himalayan walnut. A sari belonging to Aaron’s grandmother hangs on the far wall. Aaron’s green thumb is apparent in the home’s thriving plants as well as in the back garden, which he designed and installed himself. It highlights the building’s warmly modern aesthetic and its intimate relationship to nature.

This American vernacular house was built in 1905 for John F. Methvin, an Atlanta Superior Court Judge and Civil War veteran. It was home to six generations of his family for a total of 117 years before two of his granddaughters sold the house to Jessica and Ryan in 2025. This beloved piece of history has retained its original floor plan, decorative trim, and leaded- glass transom. The tall ceilings, pocket doors, original details, fireplaces in every room, and an inviting layout are the Woodses’ favorite features.

Despite the surprises this major fixer-upper serves up almost every day, the new owners have stayed committed to restoring its beauty. While they still have many renovation projects to complete, they are happy to share their work in progress so visitors can glimpse the pros, cons, and pains of renovating a 121-year-old structure. Their initial renovations included extensive work on the roof, soffits, and fascia, as well as the addition of central heating and air conditioning. The heart- pine floors, covered with paint and many decades of stain, have been returned to their natural beauty. Jessica and Ryan agree that dealing with peeling plaster walls and ceilings was the most consuming, arduous, and frustrating project they initially undertook themselves.

The Woodses qualified for Georgia’s historic property rehabilitation income tax credit by adhering to strict historic landmark guidelines. It is exciting to see the results of Jessica and Ryan’s labor of love and appreciation for historical properties.

This house demonstrates how successfully new construction can blend the new with the old, fitting beautifully into a historic neighborhood like Inman Park. Nancy and Steve moved here with their two young children in 2025, but they were already familiar with the neighborhood from the years Steve spent developing his now flourishing business, King of Pops, which for almost a decade was headquartered on Elizabeth Street.

The features that first drew them to their new home included the bright, open, spacious floor plan; the front porch, which offers a birds-eye view of their urban surroundings; and the back screened-in porch with its secluded fireplace. The family’s minimalist style, which they describe as “quiet design,” meshes well with their busy lives at home and at work: Steve with his business venture, Nancy’s work with the CDC, and being parents to young children. They’ve welcomed the simplicity of owning a newly constructed house—while the house gives the homeowners many opportunities for growth in the future, the only project they have planned is building in a breakfast nook, which they hope will be complete in time for Festival.

While touring the bedrooms on the second floor, note the painting by their sister-in-law, Janice Carse, which she gave them as a wedding present. Also note the picture in the primary bedroom of a lake house, their favorite retreat. Both Steve and Nancy say their goal is to become immersed in the strong neighborhood spirit and sense of community Inman Park offers. Taking part in the Tour of Homes is a great start!

After their 2008 engagement, when Amity and Brent began searching for a new home, they were amazed to see a realtor tying balloons to the “For Sale” sign at 1089 Austin Avenue. They knew it would be their perfect dwelling, with many opportunities to reconfigure spaces to meet their needs and satisfy their family’s creative and artistic spirit. Brent, a video producer, was already well acquainted with the area and all it offered, including the walkability that Amity, who now calls herself a “professional mom,” had come to love during her time pursuing creative endeavors in New York City.

A first, smaller-scale remodeling project came in 2010. Then, in 2014, after the babies arrived, the Deys undertook a 10-month endeavor that included adding a third bedroom and second bath upstairs, bumping out the back of the first floor to include space for a family room, adding an attached shed, removing vinyl siding, and adding craftsman-style rafters and corbels to the exterior. The architect was an Inman Park neighbor, the late Frank Neely, recognized for his ability to adapt older homes while preserving their character. This spring, they installed cabinets for art supplies in their dining room, allowing it to quickly transform into a creative space.

Near the front door you will see Give, a mixed-media artwork by friend Eric Key, which was the Deys’ wedding gift to each other. Most of the art throughout the house carries some kind of sentimental value, be it travel memories, portraits of remembered relatives or art created by family and friends.

Amble across the spacious veranda to enter this extraordinary Victorian residence, built in 1898 by the Austin family, for whom the street—thought to have been the original driveway to this house—is named. It was designed by architect Willis Denny, mentor to Neel Reid. Denny also created the nearby Victor Kriegshaber house (now the Wrecking Bar brewpub) and the Inman Park Methodist Church.

Constructed on what was once a pecan farm, the structure reflects many of Denny’s signature features, such as bay windows, fluted square columns, turrets, decorative plaster trim, and slate roofing. Always a single-family home, which was never divided into apartments, it retains its original woodwork, pocket doors, transom windows, light fixtures, and gas lantern hardware from the 19th century.

The Laube family had been living in Inman Park for years when the opportunity to buy the house emerged in 2024. They especially love the front porch swing, the elaborate staircase with its bay window, the screened-in porch¬—which affords views of both the front and back of the property—and the orientation of the primary bedroom. Architect Denny wanted to maximize sun exposure, allowing the bedroom to have eastern sun in the morning while western sunsets illuminate the staircase window. Lego fans will be entranced by the family’s passion for the tiny bricks, as seen in the main floor room, which connects the rear living spaces with the front hallway. And be sure to note that some of the home’s artwork has ties to Sweden, Anna’s homeland.

Once upon a time, this 1907 house, with its gracious wraparound porch, faced Moreland Avenue. When the Moreland/Dekalb Avenue interchange was built in the 1950’s, #12 Moreland was lifted by a huge crane, turned to face Alta Avenue, and set on a new foundation. The original Moreland Avenue house number remains in the stained glass of the transom above the front door. Since 2019, Cathleen and her standard poodle, Ruby, have enjoyed this cozy home with its comfortable outdoor space and the neighborhood feel of Inman Park.

The structure’s original craftsmanship is on display with five working fireplaces throughout the house and large pocket doors in the front rooms. Of particular interest are the curved windows in the guest bedroom and dining room, which follow the curves of the front porch. The front entrance opens to a living room on the right and a snug library/office to the left and a long hallway to the rear.

In the 1980s, a den, laundry room, master bathroom, walk-in closet, and basement access, designed by the Inman Park architect Windell Keith, were added to the back. The bathroom window that now opens into a hallway reveals the original back wall of the house. Be sure to check out the colorful mosaic-tile clock—an arts-festival find. The dining room features built-in cabinets, along with a stunning display of Spode transferware in the Woodland pattern. The fireplace in the light-filled kitchen makes it extra warm and cozy. Cathleen added new tile around the fireplace and a coffee-bar cabinet painted to contrast with the existing cabinets.

Kate’s capability as an interior designer shines throughout this 1910 house, which the Woods have transformed into the perfect home for their family of five. After buying the house in 2017, they reconfigured the main level to create a private primary suite on one side and an expanded kitchen and living area on the other. The handsome kitchen incorporates a huge soapstone island, dusky cabinets with walnut accents, and a metal display cabinet juxtaposed with exposed brick from the original fireplace. The primary suite features a bath with striking marble surfaces and custom fixtures, and a closet that showcases the woodworking skills Elliott inherited from his father. Other changes include built-in cabinets in the family room and dark marble transitional fireplace surrounds. Finally, a second bathroom was added in the upper level hall, along with a new reading area and updates to the bedrooms, including extensive built-in cabinets.

A second renovation in 2024 added a screened porch on the main level with a playroom and office below. The spacious yet cozy back porch features white oak ceilings with skylights and an outdoor grill area. Downstairs, the playroom includes a wet bar with white oak cabinets, marble backsplash, and integrated refrigerator and dishwasher—ready for gracious entertaining. New hardscaping, rain gardens, and an in-ground trampoline complete the backyard space.

Beautiful pocket doors in the front rooms, stained woodwork, picture rails, and double-hung diamond-pattern windows are original to the house and lend character and design inspiration to the additions.

Note: Due to the capacity of this home, we have a limit of ten (10) guests at any given time, so please expect a queue.

Approach the bridge at the bend of DeGress Avenue and enter the whimsically contemporary space of this unusual structure, known to neighbors as the “Tree House.” Built in 1999, it is one of the neighborhood’s few modern dwellings, a striking contrast to the 19th- and 20th-century architecture seen nearby. Owners Colin and Devin relocated from Chicago several years ago. After a short time in Alpharetta, they discovered Inman Park and their unique house, which they bought in 2021.

The house is set in a verdant ravine—a fern gully graced with distinctive yard sculptures and sumptuous plants. A corrugated roof highlights the home’s angular design, making it feel both edgy and playful. Inside, open stairwells are suffused with natural light.

The lowest level provides parking and storage, while the second level hosts a sleek open kitchen, dining corner, and living room. It also offers an elegant, contemporary white bathroom. The third level houses the primary bedroom with wide, expansive windows, which seem to bring the property’s trees within reach. You’ll also see the guest bedroom with the second bathroom, another example of chic modernity. On the landing take a moment to appreciate the picture of a graceful tree the owners purchased at a previous Inman Park Festival; it reminded them of their special house. The rooftop level of the house presents a large terrace, the best place to view the lush encircling garden or, at night, to watch the stars. This lovely outdoor room captures the imaginative charm of the Tree House, an unforgettable home in this vibrant neighborhood.

Sign up for Fencing! Yes, that fencing. With a foil, an épée, and a sabre.

Jugglers in the side yard, masked dancers rehearsing mime in the Euclid Avenue yard, authentic African drums under the trees at the corner, sewing upstairs.

Everywhere you look are creative people making art. They’re also teaching anyone who would like to learn. Spaces in this old school are rented at special rates for artist studios. There are also classes to teach chess, juggling, sewing, Universal Kenpo Tai Chi, and authentic African dance. And Horizon Theater occupies the building facing Austin Avenue.

A successful experiment in adaptive reuse, this 1918 school building was purchased from the Atlanta School Board in 1995 by a great non-profit entity, Little 5 Points Community Center, Inc. The organization is managed by a Board of Directors along with other community leaders and representatives of the building’s tenants and nearby neighborhoods.

The Little 5 Points Community Center also hosts blood drives, and Emory offers Covid and STD testing once a month. We now have a veterinarian who comes to the Center, so you don’t have to go out of the neighborhood for your pet care. The Community Center Café is a designated polling place—a short walk to cast your vote.

Join us in learning something new at the Little 5 Points Community Center. Find a class that captures your interest. Come by and take advantage of services you need. Once you get started, you’ll find yourself at the Community Center for a lot of your needs and your entertainment.

Established in 1890 by Joel Hurt, the developer of Inman Park, this ten-acre sanctuary has the distinction of being one of the oldest parks in Atlanta. It was designed to be the centerpiece of Inman Park, with exotic plantings and a pond known as Crystal Lake. An article in the Atlanta Journal from 1890 reported that the park was planted with more than 1,000 native plants, 180 live oaks, 250 silver maples, and 100 water oaks, along with magnolias, Norway maples and sycamores, plus 116 rhododendrons and 100 azaleas from England.

In 1903 Hurt hired the Olmsted Brothers firm to develop landscape plans to enhance the park. The Olmsted firm was established by their father, Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of Central Park in New York City and the Biltmore House gardens in Asheville, North Carolina and acknowledged as one of the founders of the landscape architecture profession.

Sadly, as the neighborhood declined, this once scenic jewel became a graveyard for junked cars and trash, its lake clogged with debris. No one cared when the lake was drained and a portion of the park was filled in and paved over to connect Euclid Avenue for the convenience of motorists.

But since the mid 1970s, through the hard work of neighbors and with funds generated from the annual Inman Park Festival, a matching grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the State Historic Preservation Office, and a federal grant, Springvale Park has partially reclaimed its heritage as a historic scenic park.

During 2010 and 2011, Park Pride and the Springvale Park Committee of the Inman Park Neighborhood Association created a master plan for the future development of the park. Phase I focused on the creation of a new playground for the growing numbers of children in the neighborhood. The playground was finished in 2013 and is now celebrating its 12th anniversary. Phase II, completed in 2016, included a handicapped-accessible pathway into the park, curbing, and granite walls around the playground, a sensory garden, a bocce ball court, shade trees for the playground, and new pathways.

We hope you will enjoy strolling, relaxing, and playing in The Little Gnome Zone in Springvale Park during Festival!