Buckhead is Atlanta’s most prestigious and exclusive neighborhood. 
It is known by most Atlanta natives as the “Beverly Hills of the South.” Located approximately 15 miles north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport you will find the Buckhead community with gorgeous homes situated on lush, well manicured properties. The torch of Atlanta’s architectural reputation has been passed from the demolished homes of Peachtree Road to the grand estates of Buckhead.
Do you know where the name “Buckhead” came from? In 1837 Henry Irby founded a general store / tavern situated on the northwest corner of West Paces Ferry Road and Roswell Road. Mr. Irby was a hunter and proudly hung a large buck’s head on the tavern wall. Needless to say, the display made quite an impression on locals and travelers alike. The area was annexed into the city of Atlanta in 1952.
West Paces Ferry and Peachtree Roads are the two most well known streets in Buckhead.
The most expensive home ever sold in Buckhead was listed for $16.9 million and sold April 2009. The most expensive “shell condo” ever sold in Buckhead was listed for $9.5 million and sold May 2009. Both of these homes were sold by Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. Residential homes in Buckhead range from $500,000 to $20,000,000.
Several of the world’s most prominent hotels are located within the Buckhead community. These hotels include the St. Regis, InterContinental, Ritz Carlton, and Westin Buckhead. In addition to the fine hotels in Buckhead there are several top rated restaurants and shopping centers. Restaurants include MF Sushi Buckhead, Aria, New York Prime, The Palm, Chops, Bone’s, Pano’s & Pauls, Aqua Knox, Buckhead Diner. Shopping centers include Phipps Plaza, Lenox Square and the future Streets of Buckhead project.
For more information on Buckhead real estate, please contact Erika Eaton.
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