Brookwood Hills Homes for Sale
A 1922 oak-shaded enclave between Buckhead and Midtown, with about 1,000 residents, a private neighborhood pool, and homes that almost never come up.
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Why Brookwood Hills Appeals
Brookwood Hills was platted in the early 1920s by Benjamin Franklin Burdett and his son Arthur, who hired O.F. Kauffman to draw the streets and Burdett himself planted the oak saplings that now define the canopy. The neighborhood is on the National Register of Historic Places (added 1979), which means the architectural character is genuinely protected, not just promised in a brochure.
Spatially, you sit between Buckhead to the north and Midtown to the south, with Peachtree on the west, I-85 on the south, the Norfolk Southern and MARTA tracks on the north, and Clear Creek to the east. The streets are quiet and curved (not a grid), most homes are 1920s and 1930s Tudor Revival, Classical Revival, or Craftsman bungalow, and the lots are large enough to feel separated from your neighbor without being suburban.
Here is the trade-off. There is no walkable dining inside the neighborhood itself. You can walk to Peachtree Battle Shopping Center in about 10 to 15 minutes for groceries (Whole Foods) and a short list of restaurants, and the BeltLine Northwest extension is being built nearby, but most of life happens by car. If you want to walk to dinner most nights, look at Virginia-Highland or Inman Park instead. If you want a historic pocket with a private neighborhood pool and tennis courts, almost no through-traffic, and a 12-minute drive to either Midtown or Buckhead, this is one of the few neighborhoods in Atlanta that actually delivers on it.
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What Makes Brookwood Hills Distinctive
1922 planned design, mostly intact
Burdett and O.F. Kauffman drew curved residential streets that follow the topography instead of a grid, and the National Register designation has kept the bones of the place largely intact. New builds happen, but the architectural review through the community club keeps them in conversation with the originals.
The Brookwood Hills Community Club
Residents-only park, swimming pool, two pavilions, tennis and basketball courts, all run by the BHCC. The Brookwood Hills Bullfrogs swim team competes in the Atlanta Swim Association summer league. This is rare for a neighborhood this small and this central.
Tree canopy that took a century
Burdett planted oak saplings when he platted the neighborhood in the early 1920s. Most are still there. The canopy is one of the densest in intown Atlanta, which matters in July and matters again when you compare it to neighborhoods built since.
Inventory is genuinely scarce
About 1,000 residents and roughly 250 to 300 homes, with low turnover. A typical year has under a dozen homes change hands. When something comes up, it tends to move quickly, often before it hits Zillow.
Walkable to Peachtree Battle, not within it
Whole Foods, Bantam Pub, and the rest of Peachtree Battle Shopping Center are about a 10 to 15 minute walk west on Peachtree. Bobby Jones Golf Course and Tanyard Creek Park are a similar distance north. Inside the neighborhood itself, it is residential only.
Civil War battlefield underneath
The neighborhood sits on what was the Battle of Peachtree Creek battlefield (July 1864), a fact that matters for anyone interested in Atlanta history and that occasionally surfaces during basement excavations. Tanyard Creek Park to the east preserves part of the original terrain.
Brookwood Hills Real Estate Market
Price ranges by property type
$1.0M to $1.5M. Older homes in original or partially-updated condition, sometimes smaller bungalows or homes needing a kitchen and bath refresh.
$1.5M to $2.5M. Renovated historic homes, often 3,000 to 4,500 square feet, with updated systems and additions that respect the original facade.
$2.5M and up. Major renovations or thoughtful new builds on rare large lots, generally 5,000+ square feet with all the modern systems.
Market trends
Inventory stays under 10 homes most months. Roughly 250 to 300 total homes in the neighborhood and a typical turnover under a dozen per year means active listings rarely exceed single digits. If you are waiting for the right house, expect the wait.
Renovated historic outpaces new construction. Buyers in this neighborhood specifically want the original architectural character. Tudor Revival and Craftsman bungalows that have been thoughtfully renovated tend to sell faster and at stronger price-per-square-foot than gut-renovations or new builds.
BeltLine Northwest is changing the calculus. The BeltLine Northwest extension being built nearby is gradually putting more retail and walkable dining within reach. That is showing up in pricing on the east side of the neighborhood, closer to Tanyard Creek Park.
Living in Brookwood Hills
Dining & Entertainment
Bantam Pub
Casual American gastropub at Peachtree Battle Center, about a 10-minute walk west. Solid burger, good for weeknight dinners.
Treehouse Restaurant & Pub
Brookwood Square neighborhood restaurant on Peachtree, about half a mile south. Outdoor patio, long-running local spot.
Houston's
Polished American at Phipps Plaza, a five-minute drive north. Reliable for clients, anniversary dinners, anyone who wants a quiet booth.
Café Sunflower
Vegetarian spot with a Buckhead and Midtown location, both within a short drive. Long menu, dependable, accommodates most diets.
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Peachtree Battle Shopping Center
Whole Foods, CVS, and a row of independents on Peachtree. The closest walkable retail to Brookwood Hills.
Atlantic Station
Outdoor mixed-use district about 1.5 miles south. Target, Publix, IKEA, plus restaurants and a movie theater.
atlanticstation.com/Phipps Plaza
Higher-end shopping anchored by Saks, about a four-mile drive north. Recently renovated with a hotel and food hall added.
Lenox Square
Atlanta's largest shopping mall, also four miles north on Peachtree. Anchor for the Buckhead retail district.
Recreation & Parks
Brookwood Hills Community Club
Residents-only pool, tennis, basketball, and pavilions inside the neighborhood. Membership is included with most home purchases.
Bobby Jones Golf Course
Public 18-hole reversible course about 1.5 miles north, with a driving range and short course. Renovated in recent years.
Tanyard Creek Park
A 16-acre park just east of Brookwood Hills, with creekside trails that connect to the BeltLine Northwest. Civil War markers throughout.
Atlanta Memorial Park
Rolling green space and trails about a mile north, includes Bobby Jones and Bitsy Grant tennis facility. Good for running and casual walks.
Annual Events
Independence Day Block Party
Annual neighborhood-wide gathering hosted by the Brookwood Hills Community Club. Usually first weekend in July.
BHCC Tennis League Season
Summer tennis play through the community club courts, plus the Bullfrogs swim team season at the BHCC pool.
Holiday Tour of Homes
Some years the neighborhood hosts a December walking tour of selected historic homes. Schedule varies by year.
Architecture in Brookwood Hills
~40% of stock
Tudor Revival
Steeply pitched roofs, half-timbered gables, brick or stone facades, leaded glass windows. Most are 2,500 to 4,000 square feet on lots that feel larger than the legal size suggests because of the canopy.
~30% of stock
Classical Revival
Symmetrical facades, columned porches or porticos, side-gabled roofs, brick or painted siding. The dignified pattern that gives Brookwood Hills much of its visual character on the main streets.
~25% of stock
Craftsman Bungalow
Lower-slung profiles, deep front porches, exposed rafter tails, tapered columns. Generally smaller than the Tudors and Classical Revivals, often on the secondary streets, beloved by buyers who want historic character without 4,000 square feet to maintain.
Brookwood Hills Schools
Morris Brandon Elementary
One of Atlanta Public Schools' strongest elementary catchments. Historically rated 8 or 9 out of 10 on GreatSchools, but ratings shift year to year. Confirm current rating + zone assignment with APS before relying on this for an offer.
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
APS middle school serving most of the Buckhead and Brookwood Hills catchment. Big school with strong arts and sports programs. Confirm zone before relying on this assignment.
North Atlanta High School
APS high school for the Brandon-Sutton-North Atlanta cluster. International Baccalaureate program. Confirm zone before relying on this assignment.
Several top-tier private schools are within a short drive: Westminster Schools, Trinity School, The Lovett School, and Pace Academy. Confirm tuition and admissions calendars directly with each school.
Getting Around Brookwood Hills
Walk Score is 63 (Somewhat Walkable). Closest MARTA rail is Lindbergh Center (Gold and Red lines), about 1.3 miles east. The neighborhood is not transit-oriented in practice, most residents drive. The BeltLine Northwest extension is bringing transit and walking infrastructure closer over time.
Typical commute times
Downtown Atlanta
12–18 min off-peak
Midtown / Tech Square
8–12 min off-peak
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
25–35 min off-peak
Buckhead Village
8–12 min off-peak
I-85 runs along the southern edge of the neighborhood (Brookwood Interchange is at the southwest corner). I-75 connects via the Brookwood split. GA-400 access is about 10 minutes north via Peachtree.
Frequently asked questions.
What's the median home price in Brookwood Hills?
For the neighborhood proper, expect around $1.5M for a renovated historic single-family. The wider 30309 ZIP averages closer to $616k, but that number is dragged down by a lot of Midtown condo inventory that is not part of Brookwood Hills. Active inventory in the subdivision itself is usually under 10 homes.
How is the Brookwood Hills market right now?
Active inventory is around 6 single-family homes inside the neighborhood subdivision boundary today. Closed sales in the wider 30309 ZIP averaged 54 days on market over the last 12 months, but well-prepared Brookwood Hills homes tend to move faster than that. Renovated historic homes outpace new builds and partial renovations on price-per-square-foot.
Is Brookwood Hills walkable?
The Walk Score is 63, so some errands can be done on foot, mostly the 10 to 15 minute walk to Peachtree Battle Shopping Center for Whole Foods and a few restaurants. Inside the neighborhood, it is residential only. If walking to dinner most nights is the priority, look at Virginia-Highland, Inman Park, or Old Fourth Ward instead.
What schools are assigned to Brookwood Hills?
Morris Brandon Elementary, Sutton Middle, and North Atlanta High in the Atlanta Public Schools system. Morris Brandon is one of the stronger elementary catchments in APS, which is part of why the family-buyer demand here stays consistent. Confirm current zone assignment with APS before relying on this for an offer.
What's the deal with the Brookwood Hills Community Club?
It's a residents-only park, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball, and pavilions inside the neighborhood. Membership is generally included with home ownership and is part of why the price-per-square-foot holds steady here. The Brookwood Hills Bullfrogs swim team is the summer-league swim community.
Is the neighborhood actually historic, or just old?
Genuinely historic. The Brookwood Hills Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 21, 1979 (NRHP reference #79003776). Architectural character is protected through the community club's review process. The original 1922 oak canopy is largely intact.
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