Atlanta Neighborhoods

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Jan Huchteman
Associate Broker
Buyer's Consultant
Duffy Realty
jan@JanSellsATL.com 404-372-6071

Atlanta Neighborhoods

"On the buying side, we were once again a bit skeptical because of the rebate program sounded too good. What we learned is the Duffy philosophy is right these days. We know basically the area we wanted and the type of house. From there all we had to do was educate Jan on that, and she took over from there. Jan helped us quickly get to the house that suited us the best which allowed us to maximize the rebate. Through the contract negotiations, Jan was great. She handled the negotiations and helped us negotiate items we would have not known to ask for. She was available to us all the time. "
- David Pittard

Decatur

Founded in 1823, Decatur is the second oldest municipality in the Atlanta metropolitan area and the seat of DeKalb County. Decatur adjoins Atlanta’s city limits six miles east of Atlanta’s central business district. Decatur has 18,000 residents and 8,000 households, although its daytime population swells to 24,000.

The courthouse square in downtown Decatur is located on a rise of land where two Indian trails once crossed. Historically, the courthouse square served as the community gathering place. Today it continues to be the focus of festivals and special events, and serves as the heart of the community.

Midtown

True to its name, Midtown is the community connecting Downtown and Buckhead, but the big news on Midtown Atlanta is its unique position as an evolving, cosmopolitan urban center in and of itself. Energized by a creative workforce and reinforced by a growing and supportive residential base, this vibrant intown community is not only a commercial hub with some of the most prestigious corporate addresses in the city and Southeast. It’s also the heart of Atlanta’s dynamic arts and cultural scene. Midtown Atlanta is all these things--and much more.

Morningside

A historic, upscale residential neighborhood with many parks and charming Tudor bungalows.

Peachtree Hills

One of Buckhead’s coziest cottage neighborhoods, Peachtree Hills lies east of Peachtree Road between Peachtree Creek on the south and Lindbergh Drive on the north. Development in the area was begun in 1910 on land that then was between the village of Buckhead and the city of Atlanta. Peachtree Hills Place was a project of the American Securities Company of Georgia. An early plat says "Peachtree Hills Place lies high and dry -- a site of most wonderful natural beauty -- 90 feet above the surrounding country; overlooking and fronting the beautiful Peachtree Road . . . just 18 minutes on the Buckhead [trolley] car. Come out in the fresh open air where life is worth living." Original lots cost $500 and up.

Virginia Highlands

Historic Virginia Highland is Atlanta’s most popular neighborhood for shopping, dining and nightlife. Developed in the early 1900’s, it consists of six distinct commercial "villages" alternating with short, walkable blocks of charming bungalow homes. The neighborhood’s name derives from the intersection of Virginia and Highland Avenues. Locals and tourists alike mingle for brunch at charming sidewalk cafés, cocktails at lively nite spots, and innovative cuisine at progressive restaurants and bistros. Discovering the unexpected is part of the attraction where you may find world- famous musical entertainment at a tiny niteclub, an opening-night party at an art gallery or a gathering of fascinating people at one of the many coffeehouses. Virginia Highland is acclaimed for its diverse and unique shopping. Trendsetting apparel, classic to kitschy antiques, folk and pop art, whimsical decorative accessories, natural linens, rare cigars, distinctive art books, gourmet kitchenwares, fine woodworking and gardening tools, unusual fresh flowers, fancy gelatos, do-it-yourself pottery, full-service day spas, fashionable salons – all are just a few of the extensive retail offerings.