CITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS
Alpharetta
ZIP CODES : 30004 , 30009 Founded in 1858 as a pioneer trading post , the city of Alpharetta has evolved into a thriving suburban business and residential area . With a name derived from the Greek words for first ( Alpha ) and town ( retta ), Alpharetta is located off GA400 in north Fulton County bordered roughly by the city of Roswell to the south and west , the town of Milton and Forsyth County to the north , and the city of John ’ s Creek to the east . In addition to offering a wide array of swim / tennis subdivisions , townhome communities , and charming older neighborhoods , residents and visitors flock to the area to enjoy popular attractions including the revitalized downtown business and entertainment district , Verizon Amphitheatre , and the new mixed-use Avalon development .
2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 1,097,354
Roswell
ZIP CODES : 30075 , 30076 The historic city of Roswell is located 20 miles north of Atlanta on the banks of the Chattahoochee River . Officially a city for 154 years , Roswell was once home to a thriving mill industry producing everything from textiles to flour , and is now home to 18 area parks , 122 acres of property on the National Register of Historic Places and a dynamic local art and social scene . The city is generally bordered by Cobb County to the west , the city of Alpharetta to the north , Johns Creek to the east and Sandy Springs to the south . Homes in Roswell range from the grand pre-civil war mansions surrounding the town square to established country club communities and custombuilt new construction condominiums .
2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 739,682
Buckhead
ZIP CODES : 30305 , 30327 , 30342 Looking at Buckhead today , it ’ s difficult to imagine Henry Irby purchasing the 202 acres surrounding the intersections of Peachtree , Roswell , and West Paces Ferry Roads in 1837 for just $ 650.00 . Annexed to the City of Atlanta in 1952 , Buckhead has seen tremendous neighborhood and business growth , evolving into the vibrant community it is today where Southern charm meets cosmopolitan living . Known for its lush tree-lined streets filled with some of Atlanta ’ s finest single-family homes and high-rise condominium buildings , Buckhead is home to world-class shopping , dining and entertainment venues surrounded by upscale , historic neighborhoods like Haynes Manor , Peachtree Hills and Tuxedo Park .
2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 1,774,212
Sandy Springs
ZIP CODES : 30327 , 30328 , 30342 , 30350 Sandy Springs became the first new city in Georgia in almost 50 years when it was established in 2005 . This sprawling community of over 100,000 residents straddles I-285 and GA400 , and is bordered by Buckhead to the south , Brookhaven and Dunwoody to the east , the Chattahoochee River to the west and Roswell to the north . Sandy Springs has quickly established itself as a major business hub with one of the highest ratios of Fortune 500 companies per capital in the U . S . The city ’ s lush residential neighborhoods comprise some of Atlanta ’ s most desired addresses and include everything from mid-century modern ranches to mid-rise condominium buildings and lavish multi-million dollar mansions .
2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 1,446,173
Johns Creek
ZIP CODES : 30005 , 30022 , 30024,30097 Johns Creek offers an idyllic suburban setting for its nearly 80,000 residents with over 13.5 miles of riverfront access and 300 acres of green space . Officially a city since 2006 , Johns Creek is now the 10th largest city in Georgia , and was recently ranked third on the 2017 list of “ 50 Best Cities to Live In ” by USA Today . Bordered by Alpharetta to the west , McGinnis Ferry Road and Forsyth County to the north , and the cities of Duluth and Peachtree Corners to the south and east . Johns Creek offers a wide array of housing options from multi-million dollar estates bordering Country Club of the South , St . Ives Country Club and the Atlanta Athletic Club , to traditional swim / tennis communities and newer townhome developments .
Virginia Highland
ZIP CODE : 30306 Established in the early 20th century , this beloved historic neighborhood is named for the intersection of Virginia Avenue and North Highland Avenue where the area ’ s residential and entertainment districts converge to form the heart of this dynamic community . Known for its century-old bungalows and historic multi-family dwellings , Virginia-Highland is also home to Atlanta ’ s oldest continuously operating restaurant ( Atkins Park , est . in 1922 ) and the city ’ s oldest operating fire station ( Station # 19 , est . in 1924 ). Bounded by the BeltLine ’ s Eastside Trail to the west , Ponce De Leon Avenue to the south , Amsterdam Avenue to the north and Briarcliff Road to the east , Virginia- Highland plays host to numerous popular festivals and events throughout the year .
2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 800,450 2023 AVERAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES PRICE : $ 1,320,471