Most Expensive Atlanta Neighborhoods

Atlanta has plenty to love, from a thriving food scene and rich musical history to its leafy streets and distinctive Southern architecture. The city also offers a wide variety of housing styles,  ranging from historic bungalows and classic brick houses to sprawling estates with private gardens and swimming pools.

If you’re a buyer looking for luxury real estate, certain Atlanta neighborhoods stand out for their beautiful homes, desirable locations, and access to amenities like shopping and parks. Buckhead is home to many of the city's most expensive properties, though several other neighborhoods offer their own appeal.

If you're curious about where Atlanta's priciest homes are located, here's a closer look at some of the most expensive neighborhoods in Atlanta.

Tuxedo Park

Tuxedo Park sits among Buckhead’s most sought-after residential areas, with a landscape of substantial private homes, distinctive architectural styles, and tree-lined roads. The neighborhood also includes the Georgia Governor’s Mansion and some of Atlanta’s highest-value real estate.

Homes here often sit on large, landscaped lots, with features such as gated entrances, swimming pools, guesthouses, and expansive outdoor living spaces. Buyers can find everything from stately traditional homes to contemporary estates with custom finishes.

Despite its secluded atmosphere, Tuxedo Park is close to Buckhead's upscale shopping and dining destinations, including Buckhead Village. Its combination of privacy and its location makes it a standout in Atlanta's luxury housing market. In September 2026, an estate on Blackland Road sold for $18.6 million, one of the highest residential sale prices in metro Atlanta history.

Argonne Forest

Argonne Forest is a small, secluded neighborhood in northwest Buckhead, near West Paces Ferry Road. It has fewer than 600 residents, and its wooded lots and winding streets give it a private, tucked-away feel that’s rare this close to a city center.

Homes here usually sit on large, heavily landscaped lots. The neighborhood has a mix of traditional brick homes, renovated mid-century houses, and newer custom builds. Few homes come up for sale in a given year, so one high-end sale can noticeably shift the neighborhood’s median price.

Residents are a short drive from Buckhead Village, the West Paces Ferry shopping corridor, and several of Atlanta’s best-known private schools. For buyers who want privacy and space without leaving Buckhead, Argonne Forest is one of the city’s best options.

Chastain Park

Chastain Park offers a blend of luxury living and outdoor recreation in northern Buckhead. The neighborhood is centered around Chastain Memorial Park, one of Atlanta's largest parks. The park features walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater, and even a golf course considered to be one of the best public courses in Atlanta.

The surrounding residential streets feature a mix of classic homes, renovated properties, and newer construction. Larger lots and attractive landscaping contribute to the area's appeal, while the park provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Chastain Park also offers convenient access to restaurants, shops, and everyday services in Buckhead and nearby Sandy Springs. For buyers seeking a spacious home with easy access to the outdoors and other recreational amenities close by, it remains one of Atlanta's most desirable neighborhoods.

Ansley Park

Ansley Park provides a different kind of luxury from Buckhead's sprawling estates. Located near Midtown, this historic neighborhood is known for its winding streets, mature trees, landscaped parks, and distinctive early-20th-century architecture.

The housing stock includes stately historic homes, carefully renovated residences, and properties with views of green space. Prices vary considerably depending on a home's size, condition, and location within the neighborhood, with particularly desirable properties commanding multimillion-dollar prices.

One of Ansley Park's biggest advantages is its location. Residents have easy access to Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the High Museum of Art, and Midtown's restaurants and cultural attractions. For buyers who value historic character and proximity to the city's cultural center, Ansley Park is an appealing alternative to the larger estates farther north.

Virginia-Highland

Virginia-Highland is one of Atlanta’s most walkable intown neighborhoods, just northeast of Midtown. Its streets are lined with 1920s Craftsman bungalows, brick Tudors, and traditional two-story homes under a mature tree canopy.

Many homes have been carefully renovated or expanded, and the most updated properties sell at the upper end of the neighborhood’s price range. Lots are generally smaller than in Buckhead, so buyers here are paying mostly for location and character rather than acreage.

Restaurants, bars, and boutiques cluster around the intersections along North Highland Avenue, and John Howell Park sits in the middle of the neighborhood. Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail are both close by. For buyers who want historic charm and a lively neighborhood feel, Virginia-Highland is among the most desirable addresses in the city.

Brookwood Hills

Brookwood Hills is a historic neighborhood just off Peachtree Road, between Midtown and Buckhead. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is known for its curving, tree-lined streets, sloping lots, and well-kept homes from the early 20th century.

Most homes are traditional brick, Tudor and Colonial Revival designs, and many have been carefully renovated or expanded. Few homes come up for sale in a given year, so updated homes on the neighborhood’s larger lots can sell well into the seven figures.

Residents are close to Peachtree Road’s restaurants and shops, Piedmont Park and Midtown. For buyers who want a historic home without the estate-sized lots and prices of northern Buckhead, Brookwood Hills is one of Atlanta’s most appealing intown options.

Morningside-Lenox Park

Morningside-Lenox Park combines historic charm with a convenient intown location. Situated northeast of Midtown, the neighborhood is known for its tree-lined streets, brick and stone homes, and early-20th-century architecture. Housing options range from renovated bungalows and traditional two-story homes to larger residences on established residential lots. The neighborhood's architectural character and proximity to parks have helped make it a popular choice among buyers seeking a home with personality and access to city amenities.

Home prices can vary substantially depending on the size, condition, and style of a property. Still, Morningside-Lenox Park remains one of Atlanta's more desirable intown neighborhoods, particularly for buyers who want a residential setting without giving up convenient access to the city.

Druid Hills

Druid Hills is a historic neighborhood east of Midtown, known for its winding roads, mature trees and distinctive early-20th-century architecture. Designed in part by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the neighborhood features a mix of stately historic homes, renovated residences and traditional houses on established lots.

Some properties retain original architectural details, while others have been updated with modern interiors and amenities. Home prices vary by property size, condition and location, with larger historic residences occupying the upper end of the market.

Druid Hills also offers access to parks, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and nearby Emory University. Its combination of historic homes, green space and proximity to central Atlanta makes it a notable destination for buyers exploring the city's higher-end real estate market.

Most Expensive Atlanta Neighborhoods

• Tuxedo Park - $4,400,000

• Argonne Forest - $2,900,000

• Chastain Park - $1,926,830

• Ansley Park - $1,775,000

• Virginia-Highland - $1,510,000

• Brookwood Hills - $1,311,500

• Morningside-Lenox Park - $1,071,750

• Druid Hills - $813,000

Data gathered 10/28/2026.

Atlanta's luxury housing market includes a wide range of price points. While some neighborhoods are known for multimillion-dollar estates, others offer a broader selection of homes at different price levels.

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