The largest unincorporated community in Metro Atlanta, Mableton is located on the south side of Cobb County. Named for Robert Mable, who bought 300 acres of land in the area in the 1840s, and the birthplace of Governor Roy Barnes, the community continues to gain popularity because of its convenience to I-285, Vinings, Buckhead and Downtown Atlanta.

While the city is close and within the sought-after Cobb County school district, Mableton offers home buyers affordable living, a lower tax rate and more space than its Atlanta neighbors.

According to Trulia, the median sales price for homes in Mableton is $329,000. Currently, the site lists 76 homes for sale. These homes range in price from $152,900 to $652,910. Renters interested in living in the area will find properties listed from $999 to $3,300 a month.

Schools include Mableton Christian Academy, Bryant Elementary, Mableton Elementary, Lindley Middle, Floyd Middle, Lindley Sixth Grade Academy, Whitefield Academy and Pebblebrook High. With its high test scores, Pebblebrook is ranked 66th of 356 schools in Georgia.

Getting around Mableton and traveling to Atlanta is now easier than ever with the East-West Connector. However, with all of the opportunities below, you may never want to leave Mableton!

Shopping and Dining

• Directly on the Silver Comet Trail in Mableton, Comet Trail Cycles has a friendly staff and all major brands of bikes for sale and to rent. Having been in business for over 20 years, they offer a perfected craft and give great attention to detail on repairing your bike. Additionally, it offers scheduled rides and other fun events.
• Serving Mableton since 1982, Reid’s Deli is family-friendly and treats all customers like neighbors. Events include Tuesday night karaoke, Wednesday night trivia, live bands with no cover charge and even Keno. Favorites at the Deli include oysters, shrimp, southwestern egg rolls, nachos, beef chili, delicious sandwiches, BBQ salad, pizza and hot dogs.
• A Mexican restaurant offering authentic delicious cuisine with only the best ingredients is offered at Rancho El Molcajete. Discover your favorites including tacos, burritos, enchiladas and much more! They offer a fun space for all types of events, so give them a call next time you need a space.
• The Book House opened in 1976 and has been a staple for Mableton ever since. Moving to four different locations and onto it’s fifth owner, this bookstore offers a sense of community inside its walls. It’s home to over 3,000 square feet of books and has over 100,000 new and used book titles available. They take pride in offering new and used books to many surrounding communities and meeting the diverse needs of the community.
• At Hats On Us, you can find premium quality hats and caps for men and women. Discover hats made for any type of event, including weddings, derbies, bridal showers, chilling out with a cigar and other social events. They also offer hat cleanings, hat blocking, resizing and repairing.

Entertainment and Recreation

• Heritage Park features hiking trails, a boardwalk, picnic pavilions, an outdoor education building and a historic cemetery and mill building, Heritage Park is the perfect site for families to gather and have fun. The park is located at 620 Lions Club Drive.
• The Silver Comet Trail begins in Smyrna and passes through Mableton. This 61.5-mile long trail is built on an old railroad route that was used from 1947 to 1969. The trail was named for the Silver Comet passenger train that used the route. It eventually connects to the Chief Ladiga Trail in Alabama at the Georgia-Alabama state line.
• Located at 5239 Floyd Road, residents of Mableton can enjoy the Mableton Farmers Market every Thursday through September 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Here, customers can find and purchase delicious fresh fruit and local vegetables and experience cooking demonstrations.

Historical Attractions

• The Mable House offers a historic house, amphitheater and arts center and is a must-do in Mableton. The amphitheater offers exciting musical and theatrical shows and is metro Atlanta’s only mid-size outdoor concert venue with covered, reserved seats. The arts center fosters the arts in South Cobb and has tons of events all year round. These include visual art classes, gallery exhibits, music classes and so much more. The site is also home to Robert Mable’s log cabin. The cabin housed the first private school in Mableton and was used by Federal troops during the Civil War as a hospital. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and hosts the Storytelling Festival each fall. The house is available for public tours from June to August every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Located at 5178 Floyd Road is the Historic Mableton Community Garden. Plot rentals begin at $60 per year and go up from there, depending on the size. The fee includes insurance, water, garden events and administrative fees. Organic gardening practices are strongly encouraged. The goal of the garden is to improve the quality of life in Mableton.

With affordable housing and amazing recreation, Mableton is the place to be in Cobb County. Who knows, it may be incorporated soon! For more details on Cobb County homes, click here.