Brookhaven is one of metro Atlanta's newest cities, built around Oglethorpe University's Gothic Revival campus and its own MARTA rail station, just 10 miles from Downtown Atlanta.
From historic estate homes to walkable townhomes near Town Brookhaven, there's a home for almost every lifestyle, minutes from Buckhead, Emory, and the CDC.
Average home value citywide
Brookhaven/Oglethorpe station, with direct airport service
Murphey Candler Park's lake, trails & fields
Oglethorpe's Crypt of Civilization, the world's first sealed time capsule
Brookhaven mixes historic estate neighborhoods with walkable townhome villages near its shopping districts, often just minutes apart.
About 60,000 people live in Brookhaven, inside DeKalb County, making it the county's 2nd-largest city despite being incorporated less than 15 years ago.
Brookhaven is served by DeKalb County Schools, with a private university campus right in the city.
Brookhaven's highest-rated public school, earning a B+ on Niche.
Two of DeKalb County's highest-rated schools, in neighboring Chamblee.
A private liberal arts university with Gothic Revival architecture right in Brookhaven.
Brookhaven packs a surprising amount of green space into just 12 square miles.
135 acres with a fishing lake, trails, a pool, and sports fields.
50 acres anchored by an 18-court tennis center and open lawns.
A paved trail connecting Brookhaven's neighborhoods, with more extensions planned.
A few of the landmarks that make Brookhaven a destination in its own right, not just another Atlanta suburb.
Gothic Revival architecture and the Crypt of Civilization time capsule.
A small museum that has hosted works by Cezanne, Dali, and Picasso.
A mixed-use shopping and dining district anchoring the city's Peachtree Road corridor.
An annual spring festival with a car parade, live music, and blooming trees.
Brookhaven's only rail station, with direct service to Hartsfield-Jackson.
A weekly open-air market for local produce, baked goods, and crafts.
Restaurants clustered at Town Brookhaven and along Dresden Drive's Brookhaven Village.
Rotating exhibits at the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, plus the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Shops and services line Peachtree Road, Dresden Drive, and Ashford-Dunwoody Road.
Brookhaven sits within 5 miles of major employers including Emory University, the CDC, Piedmont Healthcare, and Northside Hospital, plus its own growing base of walkable retail and offices.
The Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA station gives residents a direct commute into Buckhead, Midtown, and Downtown Atlanta.
Brookhaven is built around Peachtree Road and I-85, with a MARTA Gold Line station offering direct airport access.
The Brookhaven/Oglethorpe station is the city's only rail stop, but it offers real car-free options many nearby suburbs lack.
I-85 and GA-400 both run nearby, with Buckhead and Chamblee just minutes away.
Brookhaven's events calendar includes the Cherry Blossom Festival, monthly Food Truck Roundups, and a weekly farmers market.
For many, yes: walkable shopping, big parks, its own MARTA rail station, and quick access to Buckhead and Emory.
Median household income tops $115,000. Home values average around $750,000, ranging from $500,000 condos to multimillion-dollar estates.
Not always. The Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA station offers real rail access, though most households still keep at least one car.
A monitored alarm system, video cameras, and smart locks work well for the mix of historic estates, single-family homes, and condos found here.
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