CITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS
Brookhaven
ZIP CODES : 30319 While Brookhaven was established in the early 1900 ’ s , it did not officially become a city until 2012 . Stretching over a 12 square mile area , Brookhaven is bordered by I-285 to the north , Peachtree Dunwoody Road to the west , Clairmont and Chamblee Dunwoody Roads to the east , and I-85 to the south . This close-knit community plays host to a wide variety of festivals and events throughout the year , and is ideally situated near numerous shopping and dining options , convenient access to MARTA , and over a dozen area parks . Another top attraction is the Historic Brookhaven District featuring beautifully landscaped streets with an eclectic mix of homes ranging from 19th and 20th Century Colonial , Georgian and Tudor Revival styles along with stunning new construction homes thoughtfully designed to coexist with the historic environment .
2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 1,052,997
Druid Hills
ZIP CODES : 30306 , 30307 One of the city ’ s most historic and notable neighborhoods , Druid Hills has the distinction of being designed by Frederick Law Olmstead . When Olmstead began planning the area in 1893 , he had already completed his work on New York City ’ s Central Park , Biltmore Estate in Asheville , and the grounds of the U . S . Capitol . Situated 4.5 miles northeast of Atlanta , roughly bounded by the Fulton County line to the west , Briarcliff Road to the northwest , Fernbank Forest to the east , and North Avenue to the south , this picturesque neighborhood is dissected by Ponce de Leon Avenue , which features an expansive median lined with a series of unique linear parks . Listed on the National Register of Historic Places , Druid Hills features an elegant mix of architectural styles including Georgian , Italian Renaissance , and Jacobean homes surrounding the historic Druid Hills Golf Club .
2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 1,171,811
Chamblee
ZIP CODES : 30341 , 30345 Roughly bounded by I-85 to the south , Chamblee-Tucker Road to the east , I-285 to the north , and the city of Brookhaven to the west , Chamblee is one of the ten fastest growing small cities in the U . S ., having more than doubled its population between 2010 and 2016 . Chamblee ’ s Buford Highway corridor is home to a seven mile stretch of restaurants and markets featuring a variety of international cuisine , highlighted by the famous Atlanta Chinatown Mall and the annual Taste of Chamblee Festival . Housing choices range from established neighborhoods with modest post-war bungalows and mid-century modern ranches to glittering new condominium developments positioned near the area ’ s two MARTA stations .
2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 701,436
Dunwoody
ZIP CODES : 30338 , 30360 Dunwoody has only been a city since 2008 , but the area features dozens of sought-after subdivisions with older traditional homes on large lots as well as newer , amenity-rich swim / tennis enclaves and an abundance of townhome and condominium communities . Dunwoody hosts several popular festivals and events throughout the year , helping give the community its friendly , small-town feel . Bordered by Sandy Springs to the north and west , I-285 to the south , and Gwinnett County to the east , Dunwoody residents enjoy a convenient commute to a variety of local destinations including Perimeter Mall and its surrounding shopping plazas , along with the popular Dunwoody Nature Center and over 170 acres of green space found throughout the city .
2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 723,403
Decatur
ZIP CODE : 30030 Founded in 1823 , Decatur is only six miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta , but this dynamic city of 22,000 enjoys a unique history and eclectic style all its own . Occupying an area of just over four square miles , the city of Decatur is often considered to be much larger as there are multiple zip codes in unincorporated DeKalb County that bear the Decatur name . In 2016 , The New York Times anointed Decatur as “ Atlanta ’ s gastronomic equivalent of Berkeley or Brooklyn ,” which explains why residents and visitors alike flock to the area ’ s numerous award-winning restaurants , as well as the thriving year-round festival and event scene . Similar to Atlanta , Decatur is a city of smaller neighborhoods , each with their own distinct look and feel . Housing styles range from 100-year-old Victorians to Craftsman style bungalows , mid-century modern ranches , historic townhomes and new mid-rise condominium buildings .
Stone Mountain
ZIP CODES : 30083 , 30087 , 30088 Founded in 1839 , Stone Mountain has a rich and colorful history as one of Georgia ’ s oldest cities . Encompassing an area of only 1.7 square miles , the city is bordered by its namesake Stone Mountain Park to the east , the city of Tucker to the north , and areas of unincorporated DeKalb County to the south and west . Listed on the National Register of Historic Places , the charming Stone Mountain Historic District serves as the area ’ s “ main street ” and is surrounded by well-preserved buildings and homes from the 19th and 20th Centuries . Neighborhoods of midcentury modern ranches and established older subdivisions with acre-plus size lots can also be found throughout the city . With a population of just over 6,300 , Stone Mountain ’ s residents truly enjoy small-town life with the convenience of living only a few miles from downtown Atlanta .
2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 805,590 2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 320,729