Why Live in Garden Hills
Garden Hills, a neighborhood in Buckhead Village, Atlanta, is located 8 miles from downtown. Developed in 1925, it features Garden Hills Park and Pool at its center, surrounded by 750 homes. The neighborhood is known for its old-growth trees and rolling terrain, with home styles ranging from Georgian, Tudor, and Spanish Revival to post-WWII ranch-style houses. Luxury condos are also available along Peachtree and Piedmont Roads. Garden Hills is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, with students attending the highly rated Sutton Middle and North Atlanta High School, both offering International Baccalaureate programs. The prestigious Atlanta International School is also located here, providing IB education and multilingual learning.
Garden Hills boasts four pocket parks, including the central Garden Hills Park with its community pool and clubhouse, and Alexander and Sunnybrook Parks, which offer natural forested areas and urban wildlife. Residents enjoy proximity to upscale shops, dining options, and grocery stores like Trader Joe’s and Aldi in Buckhead Village. For nightlife, the Buckhead Theater offers concerts and events. The neighborhood has active social groups, including the Garden Hills Civic Club and Garden Hills Garden Club, which organize community events and maintain the pool and parks.
Transportation is convenient with access to Peachtree Road (U.S. Route 19) and Interstate 85, as well as nearby Lindbergh and Buckhead MARTA Light Rail Stations. Garden Hills is 2.5 miles from Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and about 17 miles from Hartsfield Jackson Airport. The neighborhood has a security patrol funded by the Garden Hills Civic Club, contributing to a lower crime risk compared to the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden Hills a good place to live?
Garden Hills is a good place to live, receiving 3.7 stars from its residents. Garden Hills is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Garden Hills is a suburban neighborhood. Garden Hills has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.1 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $120,324 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 79.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Garden Hills are renters, with 67% of residents renting and 33% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Garden Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Garden Hills neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Garden Hills?
The median home price in Garden Hills is $540,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $108,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,750 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $118K a year to afford the median home price in Garden Hills. The average household income in Garden Hills is $120K.
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Home Trends in Garden Hills, GA
On average, homes in Garden Hills, Atlanta sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden Hills, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $719,000, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$719,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,250,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$857,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$455,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$290,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$393
Number of Homes for Sale
69
Last 12 months Home Sales
207
Median List Price
$540,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
37%
