Peachtree glamour, tree-lined streets.
Atlanta’s most famous address for shopping, dining and high-rise living, with leafy residential neighborhoods, MARTA and GA-400 a few minutes from Midtown.
- $1.31M
- Median sale price, single-family homes, ZIP 30305 (past 12 months)
- 1838
- Year Henry Irby’s tavern, and its buck’s head, gave Buckhead its name
- 1952
- Year Buckhead was annexed into the City of Atlanta
- 2
- MARTA rail stations: Buckhead and Lenox
Last updated: November 2026 · Market data from FMLS, ZIP 30305, Nov 2025–Oct 2026
Is Buckhead right for you?
Buckhead tends to fit buyers who want luxury shopping and dining nearby, condo or estate living, MARTA and GA-400 access, and established neighborhoods with big trees, a few minutes from Midtown.
Condos to estates
High-rise and mid-rise condos along Peachtree, townhomes, classic bungalows and colonials, and large estates on wooded lots.
Shopping and dining
Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza, the Buckhead Village District and some of the city’s best-known restaurants.
Easy to get around
Buckhead and Lenox MARTA stations, GA-400 and the PATH400 trail, with Midtown just south.
Where is Buckhead?
Buckhead is the northern part of the City of Atlanta, about six miles north of Downtown along Peachtree Road. Midtown is to the south, Brookhaven to the northeast and Sandy Springs to the north. It includes dozens of neighborhoods, from Garden Hills and Peachtree Heights to Tuxedo Park and Chastain Park.
Getting around
- The Buckhead and Lenox MARTA stations connect to Midtown, Downtown and the airport.
- GA-400 and I-75 run through Buckhead for drives across the metro.
- The PATH400 trail runs along GA-400 for walking and biking.
See Buckhead for yourself
Shannon explores Buckhead’s beautiful homes, top shopping and diverse dining, and how it blends urban amenities with green spaces like Chastain Park.
Local favorites
- Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza, Atlanta’s best-known shopping destinations
- Buckhead Village District, boutiques, restaurants and patios
- Atlanta History Center, museums, historic houses and gardens
- Buckhead Theatre, a historic venue for live shows
- Chastain Park, with its amphitheater, golf course, trails and tennis
- PATH400, a trail along GA-400 through the heart of Buckhead
- South City Kitchen Buckhead, Southern brunch and dinner
Buckhead market update: November 2026
In ZIP 30305 over the past 12 months (Nov 2025–Oct 2026), 179 single-family homes sold at a median of $1,310,000 and a median of just 8 days on the market, while 260 townhomes and condos sold at a median of $423,750 and 50 days. In October there were 36 single-family homes and 257 townhomes and condos for sale, so condo buyers have plenty of choice.
- $1,310,000
- Single-family median
- 8
- Single-family days on market
- 36
- Single-family listings
- $423,750
- Townhome & condo median
- 50
- Townhome & condo days on market
- 257
- Townhome & condo listings
Source: FMLS InfoSparks, ZIP 30305, residential detached and attached, Nov 2025–Oct 2026. Buckhead covers several ZIP codes, so these numbers are a close, not exact, picture. Updated monthly.
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Homes in Buckhead
Buckhead started as a rural crossroads in the 1800s and became one of Atlanta’s most prestigious areas after it was annexed in 1952. Today it has high-rise and mid-rise condos along Peachtree, townhomes, classic bungalows and brick colonials in neighborhoods like Garden Hills, and large estates in areas like Tuxedo Park. Prices range from condos in the $300,000s to multimillion-dollar homes.
Three things buyers should know
- Single-family homes move fast. They went under contract in a median of 8 days, so be ready.
- Condo buyers can negotiate. With 257 townhomes and condos for sale in October, take your time and compare HOAs.
- Neighborhood matters. Buckhead covers dozens of neighborhoods with very different prices, lots and commutes.
Tips for buyers in Buckhead
- Get fully pre-approved before you tour; single-family homes went under contract in a median of 8 days.
- For condos, review the HOA budget, reserves and rules before you make an offer.
- Drive your commute on Peachtree and GA-400 at rush hour, or try MARTA from Buckhead or Lenox.
- Check the school zone for the exact address with Atlanta Public Schools.
- Spend a weekend in the Village District and at Chastain Park to find your part of Buckhead.
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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.