Buckhead Real Estate

Buckhead

Buckhead is the northernmost district of the city of Atlanta, covering roughly the northern fifth of the city and bordered by Sandy Springs to the north, Brookhaven and North Druid Hills to the east, Midtown to the south, and Vinings and Cumberland across the Chattahoochee River to the northwest. From SRA Signature Realty's office in Tucker, reaching Buckhead typically means taking I-85 South to GA-400 North, or following I-285 toward the GA-400 interchange, a drive of about 17 miles that generally takes 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.

From Irbyville to Buckhead

The area's name traces back to 1838, when Henry Irby purchased land at the fork of what are now Peachtree and Roswell roads and opened a general store and tavern. The settlement that grew up around it was first known as Irbyville, but according to local tradition, the name changed to Buckhead after Irby mounted the head of a buck he had killed at his establishment. By the late 1800s, the area's cooler elevation and springs had made it a popular getaway from the city, and after World War I, wealthy Atlantans began building large homes in its rolling hills, setting the tone for the district's continued association with substantial, well-landscaped residential streets.

High-Rises Alongside Established Estates

Buckhead's housing stock spans a wide range, from the large, established homes on wooded lots that line streets near West Paces Ferry Road and Chastain Park, to the high-rise condominium towers that have gone up along Peachtree Road over the past several decades. Between these extremes, buyers will find townhomes, mid-rise condos, and traditional single-family homes on smaller lots, giving the district a mix of housing types not found in most other parts of the city.

Chastain Park and Green Space

Chastain Park, at 268 acres, is Atlanta's third-largest city park and sits at the heart of Buckhead. It includes a golf course, a horse park, tennis courts, walking trails, playgrounds, and the Synovus Bank Amphitheater, an outdoor concert venue that draws touring performers throughout the warmer months. The Chastain Arts Center offers classes and gallery space nearby. PATH400, a paved multi-use trail, runs alongside GA-400 through Buckhead, giving residents a car-free route for walking or biking through several neighborhoods.

Getting Around

GA-400 runs directly through Buckhead, connecting it to Sandy Springs and the northern suburbs as well as Midtown and Downtown Atlanta to the south, with Peachtree Road serving as the district's main north-south surface street. MARTA's Red and Gold lines serve Buckhead directly, with the Buckhead, Lenox, and Lindbergh Center stations offering rail access to shopping, offices, and connections to the rest of the transit system.

Shopping and Dining

Buckhead is home to two of the Southeast's best-known shopping destinations. Lenox Square, which opened in 1959, and Phipps Plaza, located diagonally across Peachtree Road from it, together bring together department stores, designer boutiques, and a wide range of restaurants. Nearby, the Buckhead Village District occupies roughly nine acres near the intersection of Peachtree and East Paces Ferry roads, redeveloped over the past two decades into a mix of shops, restaurants, and residences after years as the district's nightlife strip. Beyond these larger centers, Buckhead's neighborhoods include smaller pockets of restaurants and shops serving residents day to day.

• Chastain Park's trails, amphitheater, and arts center


• Shopping at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza


• Dining and retail in the Buckhead Village District


• Walking or biking PATH400 alongside GA-400


• MARTA rail access at the Buckhead, Lenox, and Lindbergh Center stations


• A mix of established estate streets and newer high-rise living

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Buckhead located within Atlanta?

Buckhead occupies roughly the northern fifth of the city of Atlanta, bordered by Sandy Springs to the north, Brookhaven to the east, Midtown to the south, and Vinings and Cumberland across the Chattahoochee River to the northwest.

How far is Buckhead from SRA Signature Realty's office in Tucker?

The drive covers about 17 miles, usually taking I-85 South to GA-400 North or following I-285 toward the GA-400 interchange, a trip of roughly 25 to 35 minutes.

How did Buckhead get its name?

The area was first known as Irbyville after Henry Irby, who opened a store and tavern there in 1838. Local tradition holds that the name later changed to Buckhead after Irby displayed the head of a buck he had killed.

What kinds of homes are found in Buckhead?

Buckhead includes large established homes on wooded lots, high-rise condominium towers along Peachtree Road, and a range of townhomes and mid-rise condos in between.

What shopping is available in Buckhead?

Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza anchor Buckhead's retail scene, and the redeveloped Buckhead Village District nearby adds additional shops, dining, and residences.

Is Buckhead served by MARTA?

Yes. The Buckhead, Lenox, and Lindbergh Center stations serve the district on MARTA's Red and Gold lines.