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Brookwood

Brookwood

Suburban Neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia

Fulton County 30309
$621,358 Average Value
$294 Average Price per Sq Ft
66 Homes For Sale

Why Brookwood is a sought-after place to live

Brookwood is a historic suburb with a metropolitan character in north Atlanta. Established in 1922 as a trolley car community, much of Brookwood's early revivalist architecture still stands, which helped earn the neighborhood a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, residents enjoy quiet strolls along oak tree-shaded sidewalks and convenient walks to shopping and dining along Peachtree Street.

Residents in Brookwood can find many walking paths as well as the popular Beltline.
Residents in Brookwood can find many walking paths as well as the popular Beltline.
Brookwood's beloved Museum of Contemporary Art features a distinctive gallery open to the public.
Brookwood's beloved Museum of Contemporary Art features a distinctive gallery open to the public.
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Explore the various homes in the community

In Brookwood, you will find Federal-style houses with four to five bedrooms and brick staircases that wind up to the front door. There are also Tudor homes on half-acre lots with backyard guest houses. Custom cottages, Craftsman-style bungalows and Dutch Colonial Revivals are also available. "It's a very classy neighborhood and very walkable," says Realtor Kelly Chancy of Keller Williams Buckhead. She's sold homes across the area for around 20 years. "It has a lot of charming time-period homes. You can find century-old homes, homes from the 1950s, and occasional new builds. It's not cookie-cutter. Every home is its own unique home." A home in Brookwood can list anywhere from the upper-$600,000s to $2.5 million. The neighborhood also offers condominiums, selling from the mid-$100,000s to the upper-$500,000s.

Brookwood offers a variety of townhouses and condos for buyers to choose from.
Brookwood offers a variety of townhouses and condos for buyers to choose from.
Dutch Colonial Revivals are common throughout the neighborhood of Brookwood.
Dutch Colonial Revivals are common throughout the neighborhood of Brookwood.
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The lifestyle of Brookwood residents

As a neighborhood resident, you can become a member of the Brookwood Hills Community Club. Lifeguards are on duty at the club's swimming pool, which is surrounded by lounge chairs. Members also enjoy the club's tennis courts, while the kids run around the playground. "The [club] hosts great events in the park. It's a very tight-knit community," says Jeff Raw, team leader with Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta, who has sold several homes in the area. "They do a Fall Fest and a cardboard boat race in the pool." Jolly Hollyday is held every Christmas season, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides around the neighborhood, hot cocoa stands and a visit from Santa.

Brookwood Hills Community Club offers memberships that anyone in the neighborhood can join.
Brookwood Hills Community Club offers memberships that anyone in the neighborhood can join.
Brookwood residents enjoy the nearby Bitsy Grant Tennis Center on a sunny afternoon.
Brookwood residents enjoy the nearby Bitsy Grant Tennis Center on a sunny afternoon.
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Where to find nearby outdoor recreation

The neighborhood is surrounded by several parks and recreation hubs, all within a 2-mile radius, including the 200-acre Atlanta Memorial Park, where white ash trees shade the playground, picnic tables and nature trails. It's also home to the Bobby Jones Golf Course, offering a double green, each with nine holes.

Atlanta Memorial Park is a popular spot among Brookwood dog walkers and joggers.
Atlanta Memorial Park is a popular spot among Brookwood dog walkers and joggers.
Residents can take a walk through Brookwood's private Clear Creek Nature Preserve.
Residents can take a walk through Brookwood's private Clear Creek Nature Preserve.
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Schools in and around the area

Brookwood is zoned for the well-rated Atlanta Public Schools. The district allows four different types of school transfers: general administrative transfers, transfers for children of APS employees, mid-year transfers and hardship transfers. General administrative transfers are the most common, allowing students to apply to any APS school with available space. Brookwood students often attend the highly-rated North Atlanta High School, the home boundary high school assigned to the neighborhood.

E. Rivers Elementary School serves the younger students of Brookwood.
E. Rivers Elementary School serves the younger students of Brookwood.
Sutton Middle School welcomes Brookwood students in grades 6-8.
Sutton Middle School welcomes Brookwood students in grades 6-8.
North Atlanta High School educates over 2,000 students throughout Brookwood.
North Atlanta High School educates over 2,000 students throughout Brookwood.
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Where residents go to eat and shop

Peachtree Street is a hub of convenience for Brookwood. The busy street has grocery stores, eateries and medical facilities. Its eclectic restaurant selection includes:

  • Café Sunflower, a casual vegan spot with fried avocado tacos and fettuccine alfredo
  • Varasano's Pizzeria, a city-wide staple known for its thin-crust, sourdough pies and extensive wine menu
  • The Hive Buckhead, a fine dining soul food spot with a full sports bar
Stores like Publix and Petco are less than 3 miles west in the Howell Mill Village shopping center, and the Atlantic Station mall is 2 miles south, offering over 50 stores and a Regal Cinema.

Brookwood residents can visit Café Sunflower featuring an all vegan menu.
Brookwood residents can visit Café Sunflower featuring an all vegan menu.
Atlantic Station is a sprawling retail complex in Brookwood that offers several shops and restaurants.
Atlantic Station is a sprawling retail complex in Brookwood that offers several shops and restaurants.
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How residents head to downtown Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta is about 5 miles south, and residents can easily access the city center via MARTA buses that shuttle across Peachtree Street. The neighborhood is also home to AMTRAK's Peachtree Station. Interstates 75 and 85, some of Atlanta's busiest highways, meet in the neighborhood's southern corner.

Brookwood residents can head to Peachtree Station, which offers a direct ride to downtown Atlanta.
Brookwood residents can head to Peachtree Station, which offers a direct ride to downtown Atlanta.
Brookwood has convenient access to downtown Atlanta with close proximity to several interstates and highways.
Brookwood has convenient access to downtown Atlanta with close proximity to several interstates and highways.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

22 min drive

Bus

Peachtree St NE & 26th St NW

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Peachtree Rd NW & Brighton Rd NE

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Peachtree St NE & Deering Rd

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Peachtree Rd NW & Bennett St NW

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Peachtree Rd NW & Colonial Homes Dr NW

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Peachtree St NE & 25th St NW

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Peachtree Rd NW & Brookwood Valley Cir NE

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Brookwood US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,787
Number of Homes for Sale
66
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,210
Significantly above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,952
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,284
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
806
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
38
Median Rent
$2,783
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,948
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,500
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,295
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,750
Median Condo Rent
$2,239
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,500

Demographics

Total Population
9,388
Median Age
36
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$86,391
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$112,526

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
76.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.1%
% Population in Labor Force
78.7%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Very friendly

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Fairly friendly

Transit Score®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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