Atlanta Lifestyles: Communities Just For You

A strong blend of diverse neighborhoods is one of Atlanta’s many attractive features. In fact, the city’s eclectic mix of neighborhoods offers something for everyone in terms of community, housing budget and lifestyle. Read below to learn about a few of the hottest places to live in Atlanta.

Buckhead

Buckhead has long been considered one of the city’s most upscale communities. The area covers the northern fifth of the city and is served by some of Atlanta’s top performing public and private schools. Buckhead is often referred to as the state’s crown jewel of shopping thanks to Lenox Park and Phipps Plaza. It also features a number of smaller luxury boutiques, plus bars and restaurants that are unrivaled in terms of quality. Buckhead’s quality and of cost of living are significantly higher than neighboring areas, with the average sales price of around $1 million.

Chastain Park

Chastain Park is a Buckhead community bordered by Sandy Springs on the North, Mt. Paran on the West, and Tuxedo Park on the South. This quaint little neighborhood features the largest city park in Atlanta, a world class golf course and an equestrian facility. Average home sale prices are in the millions, with some homes falling well below or above that average depending on proximity to the park.

Tuxedo Park

Like Chastain Park, Tuxedo Park is a Buckhead neighborhood. Tuxedo Park features several breathtaking estates situated on large lots of rolling green hills reminiscent of times long gone by. Many people drive through the enchanting streets of Tuxedo Park to admire the fine homes in the area.

Tuxedo Park is ideally located near I-75 and only a few minutes’ drive toward the heart of Atlanta’s downtown district. Yet even for all its convenience, it still feels like a world apart from the bustling metropolis. Expect to spend at least $1.5 million on a home in Tuxedo Park.

Midtown

Midtown is a desirable place to live for young professionals and growing families. This hip neighborhood offers plenty of offbeat restaurants and bars to suit every taste, from local legend Gladys Kinight’s Signature Chicken & Waffles to award winning restaurant Bacchanalia.

Midtown Atlanta is home to one of the most beloved parks in the Southeast, Piedmont Park. If Midtown’s exciting nightlife and restaurants aren’t enough to reel in home buyers, this beautiful green space certainly is. Hundreds of acres of stunning natural beauty are situated right in the heart of Midtown and serve as the home for famous music festivals each year. The median home sales price for Midtown sits right around $250,000.

Atlanta has the perfect community to fit everyone’s individual preferences. Learn more by visiting Beacham & Associates today!

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