Small-town roots, big-city amenities.
A north Fulton city about 22 miles from Downtown Atlanta, with a walkable downtown, Avalon, miles of greenway and a deep mix of homes.
- $825K
- Median sale price, single-family homes, Alpharetta (past 12 months)
- 1,139
- Single-family homes sold in the past 12 months
- 1931
- Year Milton County, with Alpharetta as its seat, merged into Fulton
- 22 mi
- Distance from Downtown Atlanta
Last updated: November 2026 · Market data from FMLS, City of Alpharetta, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Is Alpharetta right for you?
Alpharetta tends to fit buyers who want more space, Fulton County schools and a lively downtown, and who are comfortable with a GA-400 commute into Atlanta.
Homes for every stage
Established swim-and-tennis subdivisions, newer townhomes near downtown and Avalon, and large estates on wooded lots.
Two walkable centers
Downtown Alpharetta’s restaurants and shops and Avalon’s mix of dining, retail and events, a few minutes apart.
Room to get outside
The Big Creek Greenway for walking and biking, the Alpha Loop around downtown, and concerts at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre.
Where is Alpharetta?
Alpharetta is a city in north Fulton County, about 22 miles north of Downtown Atlanta along GA-400. It sits between Roswell and Milton, with Johns Creek to the east.
Getting around
- GA-400 runs through the city and is the main route into Atlanta.
- There’s no MARTA rail station in Alpharetta; North Springs, the closest, is in Sandy Springs.
- The Big Creek Greenway and the Alpha Loop connect neighborhoods, parks and downtown for walking and biking.
See Alpharetta for yourself
Shannon shows you why Alpharetta is one of north Atlanta’s most popular places to live: the community feel, great dining, green space and easy day-to-day living.
Local favorites
- Avalon, a walkable mix of restaurants, shops and events
- Downtown Alpharetta, local restaurants around the historic town center and City Hall
- Colletta and Oak Steakhouse, two Avalon dinner favorites
- Big Creek Greenway, a wide paved trail through the city for walking and biking
- Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, an outdoor concert venue with more than 12,000 seats
- Alpharetta and Old Milton County History Museum, downtown
Alpharetta market update: November 2026
Over the past 12 months (Nov 2025–Oct 2026), 1,139 single-family homes sold in Alpharetta at a median sale price of $825,000, about the same as the year before. Homes went under contract in a median of 16 days and sold for about 99% of list price. In October there were 327 single-family homes for sale.
- $825,000
- Median sale price
- 16
- Median days on market
- 327
- Active listings
Source: FMLS InfoSparks, City of Alpharetta, residential detached, Nov 2025–Oct 2026. Updated monthly.
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Homes in Alpharetta
Alpharetta has a little of everything: established swim-and-tennis subdivisions from the 1980s and 1990s, newer townhomes and condos near downtown and Avalon, and large homes on wooded lots toward Milton. Over the past 12 months, single-family homes sold at a median of $825,000, according to FMLS, with a wide range from starter homes to multimillion-dollar estates.
Three things buyers should know
- Price it street by street. Prices range widely across Alpharetta, so compare homes in the same subdivision and price range.
- Check the HOA. Many neighborhoods have HOAs with amenities, dues and rules, so read the documents before you commit.
- Test the commute. GA-400 traffic can change your day, so drive it at rush hour before you buy.
Tips for buyers in Alpharetta
- Get fully pre-approved before you tour; single-family homes here went under contract in a median of 16 days.
- Confirm the school zone with Fulton County Schools for the exact address.
- Ask for HOA documents, dues and rules early.
- Ask about down payment help: Georgia Dream assists qualifying first-time buyers.
- Spend a Saturday at Avalon or downtown and on the Big Creek Greenway to get a feel for the city.
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Shannon Williams, PhD
About 20 years in education before real estate, and I still work like a teacher: one clear step at a time, no question too basic. Nearly 300 Atlanta families helped. Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up, selling, relocating to Atlanta, or looking for an agent who welcomes LGBTQ+ clients, I’ll walk you through every step.