Historic
Buckhead Estate Value $12,000,000 Circa 1918
New Buckhead Estate Value $12,000,000 Circa 2010
BUCKHEAD,
around 1840 a
tavern owner named Henry Irby mounted a buck's head on a post outside his
establishment which was located at the present intersection of West Paces Ferry
and Roswell Roads. The area has been known as Buckhead ever since.
Buckhead is situated north of downtown proper, and is the most
prestigious residential area in Atlanta as well as Atlanta's "uptown"
commercial, banking, and shopping center. Many of Atlanta's finest shops and
department stores are located here, in Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza and in
smaller centers as well. It is an area of neighborhoods with distinct character,
and, some of the most lavish and expensive homes in Atlanta. Prices for
classic and historic Buckhead homes start in the low millions and many
special luxury estates comprised of both classic homes from the early
20th century and brand new custom-built estates can range from $5
million to over $25 million.
Buckhead Homes For Sale - $500K to $25 million+
BROOKHAVEN, an older
Buckhead neighborhood that straddles the line between the City of Atlanta and Dekalb County.
Originally developed as a golf club community in 1910, Brookhaven is
now one of
Atlanta's most beautiful neighborhoods, offering lush, natural landscaping and
winding streets with early 20th century Georgian, Colonial, and Tudor-style
homes on large lots. Brookhaven Country Club and Golf Course (a private club)
was built around 1920. These historic streets are now joined by new townhomes
and cluster communities on nearby roads, making Brookhaven a popular place for
young professionals to live. Prices range from the high $400,000's for some of
the ranches to $2 million+ for some of the classic early 20th century
homes. Homes facing the golf course naturally command the higher prices. The
newer townhomes and cluster homes range from about $ 400,000 to $ 800,000.
Schools serving the neighborhood are Sara Smith Elementary, Sutton Middle, and
North Fulton High School, and private schools are available as well.
Brookhaven Homes For Sale - $500K to $4 million
BROOKWOOD HILLS,
is an
elegant Buckhead neighborhood with quiet shady streets and fine traditional homes of
Georgian and Tudor architecture built in the 1920's. Most of these homes have
been renovated and enlarged. A range of homes can be found here, from one-story
bungalows to 3-story colonial and Tudor mansions. A community association
maintains the neighborhood pool and tennis courts. Prices range from the mid
$400,000's to $1 million+. The neighborhood is particularly attractive to physicians,
attorneys, and other professionals whose practices are located nearby. Piedmont
Hospital and Shepherd Spinal Center are within walking distance, and the
downtown and Buckhead business districts are only minutes away. East Rivers
Elementary, Sutton Middle, and North Atlanta High School serve the area, as well
as nearby private schools.
Brookwood Hills Homes For Sale - $400K to $2.4 million
COLLIER HILLS, is a close-in
Buckhead neighborhood of small cottage-style, and one and two story traditional homes
located on the west side of Peachtree Road, an
d was built in the 1930's and 1940's.
The neighborhood has an active civic association, and three parks within walking
distance as well as Bobby Jones public golf course. In the past this was the
place where young couples bought their first homes because of the convenience to
downtown, and because these smaller homes were reasonably priced. Any remaining
tracts of land have been developed with newer homes and
subdivisions of larger traditional homes on small pieces of property. Prices range from
$450,000 to $1million+. Piedmont Hospital is only a few blocks away.
Collier Hills Homes For Sale - $400 to $900K
GARDEN HILLS,
here mature
trees and landscaping and quiet winding streets create a park-like atmosphere.
This Buckhead neighborhood is popular with families who have young children due in
part to the active civic association and the Garden Hills Recreation Center's
swimming pool facilities, and baseball fields and tennis courts at Frankie Allen
Park. Homes are a mix of one and two story traditional with stone, brick, or
frame construction. Established in the 1920's and 1930's, many of the homes have
been renovated and enlarged and are situated on lots from 1/4 to over 1 acre.
Prices range from the mid $400,000's to over $2 million. Peachtree Battle, a great
neighborhood shopping center for groceries and restaurants is within walking
distance. Piedmont Hospital is nearby, and Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, two of
the cities best shopping centers are about ten minutes away. Schools serving the
area are Garden Hills Elementary, Sutton Middle, and North Atlanta High School.
Private schools are also nearby.
Garden Hills Homes For Sale - $400K to $1.7 million+
HAYNES MANOR,
developed in the 1920's to the early 1940's, this is a Buckhead
neighborhood area of
well-maintained homes of mostly classic traditional and Georgian
architecture. The area has two
neighborhood parks and is bordered on the
south by Bobbie Jones Golf course. More recent homes have been developed
on sub-divided tracts but careful attention has been paid to preserving
the character of this area. Prices range from the $400,000's to the $3 million range. Fine shopping at Lenox
Square, Phipps Plaza and the specialty shops on Peachtree Road are only minutes
away. Public schools serving the area are Margaret Mitchell and E. Rivers
Elementary, Sutton Middle, and North Atlanta High School.
Haynes Manor Homes For Sale - $400K to $4.5 million
PEACHTREE HILLS,
developed
in the1920's, this is a charming Buckhead neighborhood of traditional architecture
consisting mostly of quaint two and three bedroom brick, frame, and stone
bungalow-style homes. Excellent shopping and hospital facilities are nearby as
are trendy cafes and restaurants. Recreation centers around Peachtree Hills Park
and its lighted tennis courts. Home prices range from the $300,000's to
$1 million+. There are private schools nearby, but most students attend the fine
public schools serving the area, E. Rivers or Garden Hills Elementary, Sutton
Middle and North Atlanta High School.
Peachtree Hills Homes For Sale - $400K to $1.2 million
PEACHTREE ROAD CORRIDOR,
the
high price and scarcity of building lots in the Buckhead area have been the
driving force in the development of elegant townhomes and, more recently, loft
developments and the new high-rise condominium towers seen along Peachtree Road.
High-rise condominiums, and the more recent lofts, are a relatively new but
popular lifestyle in Atlanta. Residents are often young professionals or
newcomers who enjoy the opportunities and conveniences of urban living, but also
include "empty nesters" from the Buckhead area who want to remain near
the fine shopping, dining, and cultural facilities, but no longer desire the
maintenance of a larger home. Prices for the condos, lofts, and townhomes range
from $150,000's to $ 5 million, with many in the $200,000 to
$500,000 range.
TUXEDO PARK,
was developed
in the 1920's and 1930's as Atlanta's affluent began to move north of the city
to build their estates in this beautiful gently rolling woodland. Tuxedo
Park is
more than the most affluent residential area in Atlanta, it represents a
collection of some of the finest homes in America. Atlanta's most respected
architects, Neel Reed, Philip Shutze, and James Means designed many of the
stately homes
built during this period. A pleasing mixture of English, Colonial, French, and
Mediterranean architecture is represented here. These Buckhead estates are situated on
very large beautifully landscaped grounds, many ten acres or more, with
immaculately manicured lawns and mature oak and magnolia trees. Often the long
winding driveways disappear in the trees before one can even glimpse some of
these fabulous estate homes. Prices in this area range from $500,000+ to over
$20,000,000. Many of the homes have been renovated and enlarged. Although some
large estates have been subdivided into smaller parcels over the years, building
lots remain extremely scarce.
Tuxedo Park Homes For Sale - $500K to $15 million+
Intown
Atlanta Homes For Sale
ANSLEY PARK,
was
developed by Edwin Ansley in 1904 with the design being inspired by the era's
leading landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead. A great deal of attention
was paid to the landscaping, large setbacks, and the many miles of curved
streets. Elegant homes in this beautiful shaded setting stand witness to great
urban design. It is fitting that Ansley Park, one of the cities first garden
suburbs should have boundaries that begin across the street from the Atlanta
Botanical Gardens. Well-maintained homes built mostly from 1900 to the late
1930's are situated on hilly and heavily wooded lots. There are a variety of
home styles from Victorian to Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School and some
multifamily, however grand traditional Georgian and Tudor styles
predominate. Prices range from the high $400,000's to over $4 Million. This is
one of the finest and most prestigious residential areas in Atlanta. Because of
its location, within walking distance to the Arts Center, and close proximity to
Piedmont Park, the cities largest park, and two private clubs, The Ansley Park
Golf Club and the Piedmont Driving Club, Ansley Park is highly sought after by
both young professionals and native Atlantans alike. The Ansley Park Civic
Association sponsors neighborhood activities and a community newspaper.
Ansley Park Homes For Sale - $400K to $3.8 million
GRANT PARK,
one
of Atlanta's oldest Intown neighborhoods is situated around Grant Park, home to two
well known Atlanta landmarks, the Atlanta Zoo and Cyclorama. The area has seen
many homes renovated over the last 10 years and still offers opportunities for
those interested in renovating historic homes. Streets near the park are lined
with restored Victorian homes, but most homes are frame bungalows priced from
about $450,000. for restored properties. Because of Grant Park's close proximity to downtown, the area
has recently seen a dramatic increase in demand for housing.
Grant Park Homes For Sale - $400K to $1.4 million
INMAN PARK,
a historic Intown Atlanta neighborhood developed in the 1880's as one of the nation's
first planned communities, and one of its first garden suburbs. Inman
Park and Ansley Park were the first suburban developments in Atlanta.
One of the countries first street car systems was formed in Inman Park
to transport affluent inhabitants to their offices downtown. Most homes
in Inman Park are large Victorian, Colonial, and Classic Revival with
some smaller brick or frame bungalows as well. Restored Victorians can
easily exceed $1.4 million, while restored bungalows may be found in
the $400,000's to mid $600,000's
Inman Park Homes For Sale - $500K to $1.7 million
LITTLE FIVE POINTS,
located
next to Inman Park, the area derived its name from the meeting of five major
streets in its business district. The area consists mostly of 1920's bungalow
style homes which have been popular with young professionals for restoration.
This is a colorful area with sidewalk cafes and restaurants and a neighborhood
theater that give it an "artsy" atmosphere. Little Five Points Homes
for sale are priced ranging from
about $200,000 to over a $ million.
MIDTOWN,
as the name suggests, Midtown lies approximately midway between Downtown
Atlanta to the south and Buckhead to the north. Midtown is the cultural
center of the city
and is home to the Fox Theater, the Woodruff Arts
Center, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, the High Museum of Art, Piedmont
Park, the Atlanta Ballet and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Midtown has
undergone a massive urban renewal and has many great restaurants, pubs,
shops, and nightclubs. With the recent development of high-rise and mid
rise condos, loft conversions and townhomes, and renovated historic
residences, Midtown has become a popular place to live, and not just an
entertainment destination. The neighborhoods of Midtown proper are
located south of Ansley Park, west of Virginia Highlands, and north of
the Old Fourth Ward. Midtown homes for sale and condos come in a range
of prices from about $250,000 to $300,000 to well over $1,000,000.
Midtown Neighbors Association
MORNINGSIDE,
located in Fulton and Dekalb counties,
is only minutes from downtown and has a diverse blend of cultures and ages. The
homes are mostly well-kept Tudor and Jacobean revival styles, many with
exceptional brickwork, and even a few Spanish and contemporary homes. There are
a variety of well-known restaurants, coffee shops, and stores for residents.
There are several small parks in the area and several Atlanta public schools are
nearby. A very popular area, the prices of homes have escalated over the last
few years with the majority in the $450,000 to $650,000 range. The Morningside
Association sponsors festivals, block parties, and activities. Morningside is
the Intown Atlanta neighborhood where the great film "Driving Miss
Daisy" starring one of my favorite actors, Morgan Freeman, was filmed.
Morningside Homes For Sale - $400K to $2.5 million
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS,
gets
its name from the intersection of Virginia and N. Highland Avenues, and could be
described as Atlanta's "Greenwich Village". This "in" part
of Intown
is a fun potpourri of popular restaurants, hip boutiques, sidewalk
cafes, bookstores, small antique and art shops and several of the cafes
feature live music on weekends. Homes are mostly renovated brick bungalows and
brick Tudor homes built in the 1920's and 1930's which are popular with young
professionals as well as young families, and feature hardwood floors, carved
moldings and large fireplaces. Prices range from the high $400,000's to well in
excess of $1 million in this Intown Atlanta neighborhood. The predominate
architecture is Tudor, Craftsmen, Georgian, with some Victorian and
Bungalow style homes as well.
Virginia Highlands Homes For Sale - $500K to $1.2 million+
