About This Home
This home is available through our Path to Home Ownership® Membership.
There is a different kind of confidence that comes with having a home of your own.
It is not just about the walls, the roof, or the number of bedrooms. It is about what home ownership can represent in your life. Your own home gives your family stability. It gives your children a place to grow, a neighborhood to belong to, and memories they will carry for the rest of their lives.
But home ownership can also change how you see yourself and how others see you.
Owning a home can bring a sense of pride, responsibility, and credibility that reaches far beyond your front door. It can strengthen your confidence in personal relationships, help you feel more established in your community, and support the image of someone who is building something meaningful for the future.
In your professional life, home ownership also signals stability, discipline, and forward movement. It tells a story: that you are planting roots, creating a foundation, and taking steps toward long-term success.
That matters.
Because when you feel more secure at home, you often show up stronger everywhere else: as a parent, as a partner, as a professional, as a neighbor, and as a leader in your own life.
The Path to Home Ownership® Membership was created for individuals and families who want that opportunity but may need a more flexible path than traditional bank financing.
Even if your credit is not perfect, even if banks have told you “No”, you still have options.
No Credit? No Problem! Your Income IS Your Credit!
Through the Path to Home Ownership®, our team of Certified Affordable Housing Providers® helps guide members through a unique, multi-option program created to support the American Dream of Home Ownership. Whether you have good credit, fair credit, poor credit, or limited credit history, the program is designed to help identify the path that best fits your current situation and long-term goals. The program may include options for you such as Rent-To-Own or Owner Financing.
Home ownership can mean:
- Greater stability for your family
- More pride in your daily life
- A stronger sense of belonging in your community
- Increased personal confidence
- A more established image personally and professionally
- A foundation for long-term financial growth
- The opportunity to create something meaningful for the next generation
You do not have to wait until everything is perfect to begin.
Your path to home ownership starts where you are today.
Complete the preliminary questionnaire now or call 770-939-9000 to begin your Path to Home Ownership®.
Welcome to Montvallo Terrace SE, a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home with approximately 3,900 square feet located in Atlanta’s desirable 30316 area near East Atlanta, Bouldercrest, and Gresham Park. This property offers a practical residential layout, generous lot appeal, and strong potential for a large family, in-law or co-living situation.
Located near East Atlanta Village, Bouldercrest Road, Flat Shoals Road, Moreland Avenue, I-20, and I-285, the home provides convenient access to neighborhood shopping, local restaurants, parks, medical facilities, and major commuter routes. Buyers or renters will appreciate being close to East Atlanta’s dining and entertainment scene while still having easy access to Decatur, Grant Park, Downtown Atlanta, and the broader east metro area.
Nearby Schools
- Burgess-Peterson Elementary School — approximately 1.0 mile away.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School — approximately 3.1 miles away.
- Maynard H. Jackson Jr. High School — approximately 2.2 miles away.
- Charles R. Drew Charter School — nearby public charter option in the East Lake / Kirkwood area.
- Atlanta Public Schools — school assignments should be verified directly with the district.
Nearby Shopping
- East Atlanta Village — local shops, restaurants, bars, coffee, bookshops, clothing stores, and neighborhood businesses.
- Flat Shoals Avenue / Glenwood Avenue corridor — walkable East Atlanta commercial area with restaurants, retail, services, and nightlife.
- Moreland Avenue corridor — convenient access to grocery, hardware, pharmacies, restaurants, and daily-needs shopping.
- Memorial Drive retail corridor — broader intown shopping and dining access toward Grant Park, Reynoldstown, and Cabbagetown.
- Krog Street Market / Krog District area — regional intown shopping, food hall, and BeltLine-adjacent destination.
- Downtown Decatur — additional shopping, dining, entertainment, and local business access.
Nearby Dining
- East Atlanta Village restaurants — walkable neighborhood dining district with coffee, bagels, tacos, late-night spots, bars, and date-night restaurants.
- Southern Feedstore — East Atlanta food hall with local kitchens, a bar, and live events.
- The Albert — East Atlanta neighborhood restaurant and bar serving burgers, wings, and casual dining.
- Argosy — popular East Atlanta Village gastropub and restaurant.
- Emerald City Bagels — East Atlanta Village bagel and coffee option.
- Flat Shoals Avenue / Glenwood Avenue dining corridor — convenient access to local restaurants, bars, cafés, and takeout options.
Nearby Parks & Recreation
- Brownwood Park — East Atlanta neighborhood park with playground, tennis courts, picnic areas, and open green space.
- Glen Emerald Park — nearby park and green space in the Bouldercrest/East Atlanta area, with lake and natural scenery.
- Glen Emerald Rock Garden — hidden local greenspace near Glen Emerald Park.
- East Atlanta Village / neighborhood recreation access — walkable community area with local events, farmers market activity, and neighborhood gathering spots.
- Grant Park — major intown park and recreation destination with Zoo Atlanta, trails, fields, and green space.
- Atlanta BeltLine Eastside / Southside access areas — regional walking, biking, dining, and recreation access within the broader intown area.
Nearby Hospitals & Medical Centers
- Grady Memorial Hospital — major downtown Atlanta hospital and emergency care destination.
- Emory Decatur Hospital — Decatur-area hospital and regional medical center.
- Emory Clinic Downtown Decatur — outpatient and specialty medical access in downtown Decatur.
- Atlanta VA Medical Center — veterans’ medical facility located on Clairmont Road in Decatur.
- Emory University Hospital Midtown — major Midtown Atlanta medical center.
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta — Hughes Spalding — pediatric hospital access near downtown Atlanta.
Nearby Military Bases / Military Facilities
- Dobbins Air Reserve Base — active Air Force Reserve installation in Marietta and a major metro Atlanta military facility.
- Clay National Guard Center — Georgia National Guard facility in Marietta.
- Fort Gillem / Forest Park area — regional military-related facility area south of Atlanta.
- Atlanta MEPS / regional military processing facilities — military entrance processing and related facilities serving the broader Atlanta region.
- Atlanta VA Medical Center / VA regional facilities — veterans’ healthcare access in the broader Decatur/Atlanta area.
Nearby Highways & Major Roads
- I-20 — major east-west interstate providing access toward Downtown Atlanta, Decatur, East Atlanta, Lithonia, and west metro Atlanta.
- I-285 — Atlanta’s perimeter highway, providing regional access around the metro area.
- Moreland Avenue / US-23 — key north-south corridor connecting East Atlanta, Little Five Points, I-20, and south Atlanta.
- Flat Shoals Road / Flat Shoals Avenue — local corridor connecting East Atlanta Village, Gresham Park, and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Bouldercrest Road — nearby route connecting East Atlanta, Gresham Park, and southeast DeKalb.
- Glenwood Avenue — east-west connector toward East Atlanta Village, Decatur, and Memorial Drive.
- Memorial Drive — major intown corridor with shopping, dining, services, and access toward Downtown Atlanta and Decatur.
- Candler Road / Panthersville area routes — nearby south DeKalb connectors toward I-20, Decatur, and surrounding neighborhoods.
If this property does not meet your needs, our program may also allow us to help locate or custom-buy a property that better fits your situation, subject to availability, qualification, and program guidelines. Join the membership to learn more.
How the Path to Home Ownership® Membership Works:
Our membership program is designed for people who may not qualify for a traditional bank loan today due to credit challenges, self-employment income, lack of down payment, past foreclosure, or other financial hurdles but still want a real opportunity to work toward owning a home. Once you join the membership, we review your situation, your income, your goals, and your desired housing needs. From there, we place you on the path that best fits where you are now.
Our program is not one-size-fits-all. Some members may begin as renters, others may qualify for rent-to-own, and others may qualify for owner financing or traditional bank financing purchase options. Our goal is to help you move forward from your current starting point toward long-term home ownership because your family deserves more than temporary housing. When there's a will, we have a way! Join today and we will place you on the path that is best for you!
Our Mission:
Qualification Guidelines:
Applicants should have:
- No evictions or judgments within the past two years
- A good report from their current or previous landlord
- Verifiable household income at least three times the monthly payment amount
- Accurate information on the preliminary questionnaire and application
Each applicant’s situation is reviewed individually, and final program availability may vary based on property, qualification, location, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Pets, Vouchers, Repairs, and Property Notes:
Pets: Pets may be allowed with a pet fee and monthly pet rent per pet. Please discuss with us.
Section 8: Unfortunately, due to the nature of our program, we are unable to work with the Section 8 voucher.
Grant / Repair Credit Opportunity: With our company’s grant program, you may be able to earn credit toward the down payment or move-in fee if you are able to complete some or all cleaning and repairs. We are also happy to complete the work ourselves. Your choice.
Photos: These photos may have been taken before the last tenant moved in. Updated photos will be provided as soon as we have access to the property.
Appliances: We do not supply appliances unless specifically stated otherwise.
Contact Us:
Complete our preliminary questionnaire now or call 770-939-9000 to begin.
Please provide your accurate name, email address, and phone number so we can contact you about the next steps.
Join today and let us help place you on the Path to Home Ownership® that is best for you!
This home is part of the Path to Ownership program, created for individuals and families who want to move toward owning a home rather than simply renting.
Perfect credit is not required. Many of our residents are working to improve their credit or rebuild after past challenges. What matters most is having stable income, the ability to afford the monthly payment, and a genuine desire to become a homeowner.
During the application process we review income stability, rental history, and overall readiness for the program. Requirements may vary by property.
Pet policies may vary depending on the home. Please confirm details for the specific property you are interested in.
Due to the structure of this program, housing vouchers such as Section 8 are not accepted at this time.
How Membership Helps You Find a Home
Membership gives you access to opportunities that are not available to the general public.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP >Early Access to Homes
Members may receive early notification when homes become available through the program, giving you more time and options to find the right fit.
Homes Matched to Your Needs
We consider your preferences, such as location, size, and budget, when identifying potential homes. This allows your journey toward ownership to feel intentional, not rushed.
Build Equity Through Effort
In some cases, members may have the opportunity to earn credit toward their purchase by taking part in improvements or repairs on a property, helping you build equity sooner.
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Through our grant program, you can earn credit toward your down payment or move-in fee by completing repairs.
Prefer us to handle it? That works too.
