North Buckhead stands out as one of Atlanta's most prestigious neighborhoods, known for its affluent, suburban lifestyle. High-rise condo buildings and mansions sit near shopping centers like Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, which are filled with designer stores and swanky restaurants. While traffic can be heavy around these bustling malls and on the commute downtown, residents benefit from top-rated schools, forested parks and an active civic association. This combination of upscale city living and a peaceful, residential setting makes North Buckhead a sought-after place to live for both professionals and families.
Classic home styles are found throughout North Buckhead.
Atlas restaurant in North Buckhead offers upscale seasonal cuisine.
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Home prices in North Buckhead
The median sale price of a home in North Buckhead is around $700,000, which is higher than Atlanta’s median of $425,000. “The area is regarded as a very high-end place, so every type of house is going to have a pretty steep price tag,” says Sam Bayne, the founding partner of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, who has sold several homes in the area. Condos and townhouses under 2,000 square feet generally start in the upper $100,000s and can reach the mid-$500,000s. Larger units range from the $600,000s to the $800,000s, while luxury high-rises, like the Ritz-Carlton Residences, command prices between $1 million and the mid-$3 millions. Smaller single-family homes, like ranch styles, often fall between the $500,000s and $800,000s, whereas larger New Traditional and contemporary designs usually cost from $1 million to $3 million. Homes exceeding 10,000 square feet may hit $6 million.
North Buckhead features a variety of high-rise condo buildings.
Tudor-style homes are popular among newer builds in North Buckhead.
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Public and private schools for North Buckhead students
North Buckhead is zoned for Atlanta Public Schools, like Sarah Smith Elementary School and North Atlanta High School. The neighborhood is also less than 5 miles from several top-rated private schools, including The Galloway School and Atlanta International School, both of which educate kids from prekindergarten through 12th grade.
Sarah Smith Elementary School is top-rated in North Buckhead.
Sutton Middle School is home to the Jaguars.
North Atlanta High School is a public school in the Atlanta Public Schools system.
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North Buckhead offers high-end retail and fine dining
Two of Atlanta’s premier luxury shopping centers are in the neighborhood. “When people think of bougie stores, they think of North Buckhead,” Bayne says. Lenox Square greets visitors with its two-story glass façade and designer names like Gucci, Burberry and Louis Vuitton. Across the street, marble floors and huge chandeliers adorn Phipps Plaza, where stores include Versace, Christian Louboutin and Cartier. The area also has several fine-dining restaurants, like St. Celia, a contemporary Italian seafood spot, and Nobu, a world-renowned Japanese-Peruvian chain.
Designer shops at Phipps Plaza attract Cross Creek residents.
Cross Creek residents enjoy shopping at Phipps Plaza near North Buckhead.
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Driving is the main way to get around North Buckhead
Though MARTA operates bus routes in the neighborhood and a rail station is nearby, North Buckhead is car-dependent. The 8-mile drive to Downtown Atlanta typically takes 20 to 40 minutes via Interstate 85. Traffic regularly backs up during rush hour and around Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza. “Most of the time, the malls are absolutely packed, and it can be hard to find parking,” Bayne says. “They get even busier on the weekends and about two months leading up to Christmas.”
Parks and hiking paths in North Buckhead
North Buckhead has several forested green spaces, including Little Nancy Creek Park, a popular hiking spot. Blue Heron Nature Preserve weaves together woodlands, wetlands, riparian areas and meadows. Trails wind through these distinct habitats, also home to colorful outdoor art installations and a community garden. Path400 is a pedestrian and bike trail that runs through the neighborhood, connecting to Buckhead's parks, shopping centers and the MARTA station. Just a few miles away, Chastain Park is home to an equestrian center and the Synovus Bank Amphitheater, while Brookhaven Park has a treehouse-themed playground and a splash pad that kids love.
Blue Heron Nature Preserve offers birdwatching and wildlife trails.
Little Nancy Creek Park playground is busy on weekday afternoons.
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Civic association efforts help keep the neighborhood family friendly
The North Buckhead Civic Association is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to improving the neighborhood. It works to reduce heavy traffic on residential streets by introducing slow zones near schools and parks and adding more crosswalks. The association also promotes street beautification by encouraging homeowners to plant native species, like black-eyed Susans and purple coneflowers, in their yards. These efforts are part of what makes North Buckhead a family friendly neighborhood. “The residential streets are really calm and quiet, so you’ll always see kids running around their front yards or people taking their dogs on walks,” Bayne says.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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North Buckhead Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Buckhead, Atlanta sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in North Buckhead, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $612,500, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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