Brookhaven Real Estate

Brookhaven, Georgia

Brookhaven sits in DeKalb County on the northeastern edge of Atlanta, just inside and around the Interstate 285 perimeter. Peachtree Road, Ashford Dunwoody Road, North Druid Hills Road, Buford Highway, and Interstate 85 all pass through or border the city, connecting it easily to Midtown and Downtown Atlanta, both roughly a fifteen to twenty minute drive depending on traffic. SRA's office in Tucker lies east along the I-285 corridor, making the trip between the two communities a simple one.

A Young City With Deep Roots

Brookhaven only became its own city in December 2012, following a referendum earlier that year, but the area's history runs much deeper. Early settlement dates to around 1810, and a rail stop opened in 1873 that helped the community grow. For part of the twentieth century, from 1924 to 1965, the area operated under a separate charter as the city of North Atlanta. The Capital City Country Club, with a golf course dating to 1912, remains one of the community's longest-standing institutions. Historic Brookhaven, the neighborhood that gave the modern city its name, was laid out beginning in 1910 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Its streets showcase Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival, and Tudor Revival homes designed in the early twentieth century by architects including Hal Hentz and Neel Reid.

Parks and Greenspace

Brookhaven's park system is one of its defining features. Murphey Candler Park, the largest at about 135 acres, centers on a lake popular for walking, fishing, and bird watching, along with athletic fields used throughout the year. Blackburn Park spans nearly fifty acres and includes an eighteen court lighted tennis center. Smaller neighborhood parks, including Lynwood Park, Ashford Park, and Briarwood Park, round out the system, and Skyland Park adds a dedicated dog park for both large and small dogs. The Peachtree Creek Greenway, still being built out in sections, is a paved multi-use path intended to eventually link Brookhaven with the Atlanta BeltLine and the Lindbergh MARTA station, giving residents a car-free route toward the city.

Shopping, Dining, and Daily Life

Brookhaven combines walkable village centers with larger commercial development. Town Brookhaven, a mixed-use project along Peachtree Road, brings retail, dining, and residences together in one district, while Brookhaven Village on Dresden Drive offers a smaller, pedestrian-friendly strip of shops and restaurants. Buford Highway, running along the city's western edge, is known throughout the region for its long stretch of independent restaurants. Oglethorpe University, a small liberal arts college, sits along Peachtree Road and adds a quiet, wooded campus to the cityscape. The Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA station, on the Gold Line, gives residents a direct rail option into Midtown and Downtown Atlanta.

Housing Character

Brookhaven's housing stock varies by pocket. The historic district favors early twentieth century Revival-style architecture on generous lots, while neighborhoods such as Ashford Park are known for brick ranch and cottage-style homes built at mid-century. Newer construction, including townhomes and multifamily buildings, has filled in near Town Brookhaven and along the Peachtree Road corridor, giving buyers a mix of established, tree-shaded streets and newer, low-maintenance options within the same city.

The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, held each spring in Blackburn Park, has become one of the city's signature annual gatherings, drawing crowds for free concerts, art vendors, and food alongside the blooming cherry trees.

• Murphey Candler Park's lake, trails, and athletic fields


• Town Brookhaven's shops, restaurants, and residences


• Brookhaven Village on Dresden Drive


• The Peachtree Creek Greenway multi-use path


• Historic Brookhaven's early twentieth century architecture


• The annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Blackburn Park

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Brookhaven from Downtown and Midtown Atlanta?

Brookhaven sits just northeast of the city, and the drive into Midtown or Downtown typically runs about fifteen to twenty minutes by way of Interstate 85 or Peachtree Road, depending on traffic.

What roads and highways serve Brookhaven?

Peachtree Road, Ashford Dunwoody Road, North Druid Hills Road, and Buford Highway all cross the city, and Interstate 85 runs along its western side with several exits providing direct access.

What kinds of homes are typical in Brookhaven?

Buyers will find early twentieth century Revival-style homes in the historic district, brick ranch and cottage homes in neighborhoods built at mid-century, and newer townhomes and multifamily buildings near the city's mixed-use centers.

What communities border Brookhaven?

Brookhaven is bordered by Chamblee, Doraville, Dunwoody, and Atlanta neighborhoods including Buckhead, and sits in DeKalb County near its line with Fulton County.

What is there to do in Brookhaven day to day?

Residents make regular use of the city's park system, walk or bike sections of the Peachtree Creek Greenway, and shop and dine in centers like Town Brookhaven and Brookhaven Village, along with the restaurant corridor on Buford Highway.