According to a new study of Atlanta housing markets released yesterday morning, Atlanta now has nearly 10× more fixer‑upper listings than key Southeast peers, positioning it as the region’s deepest renovation market despite higher headline prices.

Quick Hits:

• Atlanta has 246 fixer‑uppers on the market, compared to just 27 in Nashville and 25 in Charlotte, giving buyers and investors far more room to negotiate.

• Atlanta’s average fixer‑upper price is $405,523 (about $125K cheaper than Nashville, despite Nashville’s far tighter inventory).

• Atlanta ranks higher than both Nashville and Charlotte for older housing stock, including pre‑1939 and 1940s homes, signaling stronger redevelopment and reinvestment potential.

As cities grow older, so do the homes that line their streets. While some communities invest in preserving or modernizing their aging housing stock, others let time take its toll. We analyzed real estate and housing data across the 100 most populous U.S. cities to uncover where America’s oldest homes are located.

Understanding where older homes dominate isn’t just about charm or renovation potential. Many homes built before the 1980s may also contain hazardous materials like asbestos, which is a carcinogen linked to mesothelioma, an incurable cancer that primarily affects the linings of the lungs and abdominal cavity. These findings highlight the intersection of history, housing, and health.

Where Historic Homes Dominate

Some U.S. cities are rich in history, and their homes tell the story. Older neighborhoods built before modern safety standards present unique risks, especially related to asbestos exposure. 

Asbestos was a common building product used as insulation or mixed with cement as a stregthener for walls, tiles and other building products. Knowing where these historic homes are most concentrated can help families, homebuyers and renovators make informed decisions to protect their health and safety of others.

For the full report visit www.asbestos.com