Buckhead - Atlanta's Most Sought After Community

Most commonly referred to as "The Beverly Hills of the South," this posh, urban district termed of Buckhead, an unincorporated area of Fulton County, is one of the most sought-after communities in Atlanta. Northwest of Interstate 85 and northeast of Interstate 75, Buckhead is home to approximately 100,000 fortunate residents.

Originally settled by Native Americans and seized by Federal government in 1821, Buckhead's name is derived from a story that in 1837 general store and tavern owner, Henry Irby, killed a large buck deer and mounted the buck's head for everyone to see. Prior to this it was referred to as Irbyville through most of the 19th century. By the late 19th century, Buckhead had evolved into a very wealthy estate suburb for prominent Atlantans, including one named John Ottley. Ottley was an Atlanta banker and sportsman who acquired his 74-acre property around the turn of the century, which is now the site of Lenox Mall. Currently enveloped by high-rise condominiums, lofts, high-end hotels and business communities, Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza are the two most affluent shopping destinations in Atlanta and are home to the highest concentration of high-end shopping in the nation. The internationally renowned Buckhead shopping district boasts more than 1,400 retail units and over $1 billion in annual revenue.   

Buckhead is teeming with business, society and lifestyle activity and has become a playground for the Atlanta elite. Ranked as the 9th wealthiest zip code in the U.S. as well as one of the nation's "Top Ten Affluent Communities", the average household income for Buckhead is over $340,000. Homes in this sought-after, illustrious neighborhood average $750,000, thus deservedly attaining the title of the most expensive real estate in the entire state of Georgia.

Although single-family homes still dominate Buckhead, the Peachtree Road corridor has introduced a number of high-rise and mixed-use construction developments, over 50 to be exact.

In addition to some of the most exceptional high-end shopping in the nation, Buckhead also has world-class, five star restaurants sprinkled hroughout its zip codes. So after a day of serious retail therapy, you can relax and rejuvenate with an evening of seriously delicious cuisine.

For those seeking some outdoor activity and leisure, the entire community of Buckhead is dotted with gorgeous parks, trails and woodlands. Atlanta Memorial Park and Chastain Park are two notable parks in Buckhead, both offering unique recreation and social amenities, activities and events.
 
Buckhead is served by the Atlanta Public Schools, which include E. Rivers Elementary School, Garden Hills Elementary School, Morris Brandon Elementary School, Sarah Rawson Smith Elementary School, Warren T. Jackson Elementary School, Sutton Middle School and North Atlanta High School.

There are also 13 local private schools which include the Atlanta International School, the Atlanta Speech School, Christ the King School, the Atlanta Girls School, The Galloway School, The Heiskell School, Holy Spirit Preparatory School, The Lovett School, Pace Academy, and The Westminster School.

Buckhead offers the most discerning prospective residents a wealth of opportunities for education, leisure and business.

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