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February 12, 2018

Let’s Explore All Things Brookhaven, Georgia


Explore Brookhaven Neighborhoods

  •  – Popular neighborhood with a charming mixture of ranches, bungalows and new construction homes with a park with playground. Home prices range from the $350,000 – 1.5 million+.
  • Arrington Place – Located in Brookhaven, Arrington Place features luxury townhomes built by Ashton Woods. Community features pool and private park.
  • Brittany/Cambridge Park/Hampton Hall – Sought-after neighborhoods surrounding tranquil Silver Lake. Brittany Club is an outstanding facility with lighted tennis courts, playground, pool and beautiful clubhouse overlooking Silver Lake.
  • The Bluffs of Nancy Creek – Just south of “Pill Hill”, convenient to Northside Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Children’s Heathcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, The Bluffs of Nancy Creek offers homes built by Williamscraft with high quality finishes on low maintenance lots, perfect for busy lives.
  • Brookhaven Fields – Wonderful neighborhood with mixture of bungalows and newer construction. Active neighborhood association organizes many activities.
  • Brookhaven Garden – Friendly neighborhood, adjacent to Brookhaven Fields, with community pond and fountain.
  • Brookhaven Heights – Walk to Starbucks, Elwood Pizza and Kroger. Brookhaven Heights is conveniently located and offers a variety of home styles from new construction to historic bungalows.
  • Brookhaven Lakes – Exclusive gated luxury home community featuring homes built by John Willis, Tommy Webb and other custom home builders.
  • Brookhaven Renaissance – Gated subdivision, built by John Willis, with handsome homes with brick, cedar shake and stone exteriors.
  • Brookhaven Township – Walk to Haven, Valenza, Verde and the shops of Village Place.
  • Brookhaven Chase – Three and four story brick townhomes close to Terrior Grill and the YMCA.
  • Byrnwyck – Swim/tennis neighborhood with large lots, close to Northside Hospital, St. Joseph and Scottish Rite.
  • Cobblestone at Brookhaven – Gated townhome community built by Centex featuring swimming pool and butterfly garden.
  • Drew Valley – You’ll find greater value in Drew Valley. Close to Ashford Park, Village Park and Village Place.
  • Historic Brookhaven – Premier area surrounding Capital City Club and golf course in Sarah Smith Elementary school district.
  • Keswick Village – technically in the city of Chamblee, but right next door. Charming bungalows in friendly neighborhood with large park. Wonderful 4th of July celebration!
  • Mabry Oaks – 14 home community with luxury homes built by Rockhaven Homes. Located in Historic Brookhaven, off Mabry Road.
  • One Brookhaven – One Brookhaven in Historic Brookhaven offers style, and elegance for the selective buyer. Attention has been paid to every detail of the design of these exquisite one-level condominum residences.
  • The Park at Oglethorpe – Located off Windsor Park, The Park at Oglethorpe offers beautiful luxury homes with the finest details. Close to St Martin’s Episcopal School, Our Lady of Assumption, Marist and Oglethorpe University.
  • Parkhaven – Located in Brookhaven, directly across from Blackburn Park, this enclave of 46 townhomes has outstanding walkability to shops, restaurants and grocery stores. Built by Ashton Woods.
  • Savoy at Town Brookhaven – Beautiful townhomes built by Ashton Woods. Savoy at Town Brookhaven is located beside Town Brookhaven and features 55 townhomes with luxurious modern interiors with high ceilings and top-of-the line appliances. There are also traditional/transitional interiors available. Homes are priced from the high 400’s-mid $600’s.
  • Tallulah Manor – Twelve home community built in 2013 by Rockhaven Homes and Monte Hewett. Located off Osborne Road, walking distance to Town Brookhaven and Oglethorpe University.
  • The Reserve at Brookleigh – Built by Ashton Woods Homes, The Reserve at Brookleigh features single family homes and townhomes in the City of Brookhaven, near Blackburn Park.
  • Views at Lenox Crossing – Gated townhomes community with pool and dog walk.
  • Village Park – Home to Haven and Valenza Restaurants, Village Park has condos, brownstones, townhomes and Citihomes.
  • Village Place Brookhaven’s live/work community, Village Place. Walk to Haven, Valenza, Verde and all of the other shops!

Shopping and Dining

Brookhaven has enjoyed robust growth. Our community is thriving with new development! Brookhaven shares close proximity to Buckhead’s plethora of shops andrestaurants, located less than two miles north of Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza. We also have great local spots too! In Village Park, building on their successful Haven Restaurant, owners Michel and Tonya Arnette, have Valenza, a fabulous upscale Italian treat and Vero Pizzeria serving authentic Italian cuisine! Across the street from Village Park, Village Place Brookhaven has a home design boutique which is filled with amazing finds, Marguerite’s on Dresden. There is also a wine market and tasting bar called POUR and The Beer Growler for a wide variety of craft beer. Verde Taqueria and Kaleidoscope Bistro & Pub are fantastic for casual dining. J. Christophers is a big favorite for breakfast and brunch! Near by, Terra Terrior Grille & Wine Patio is another favorite with fresh offerings and massive selection of beer and wine. Hudson Grille in Brookhaven Station is a  sports bar and restaurant with a fun casual feeling! Next door you’ll find Mellow Mushroom with tasty pizza and casual outdoor patio. Around the corner in Chamblee, visit Peachtree Station, home to Whole FoodsTaqueria del SolZoёs KitchenChipotle Mexican GrillStarBucks and much more. In Historic Chamblee, try BlueTop Restaurant,  HopstixSouthbound Restaurant + Moonbird CoffeeVintage Pizza, Union Hill Kitchen and Rose of India for Indian cuisine – dine in, takeout or delivery. The Frosty Caboose offers treats for kids and grownups!

Just south of Oglethorpe University, resides Brookhaven’s newest development TOWN: Brookhaven. Town Brookhaven has tons of shops and restaurants, giving Brookhaven residents a wide variety choices for shopping and dining! With recently installed bike racks, neighbors can leave their cars at home as Brookhaven becomes on of the leading  in walkable communities. Check out Newk’s Express Cafe which serves fresh tossed salads, oven baked sandwiches, California style pizzas and homemade cakes. They also have a great selection of wines by the glass. Which Wich has a wide array of creative sandwiches, all made to order with  fresh ingredients and the new favorite, Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern, which has delicious food and also offers gluten-free options. Craving Asian food? Check out BUA Thai + Sushi. If it’s Italian you are craving, visit PizzaFire restaurant. There are two places to satisfy your sweet tooth, Yogurt Land or Marble Slab Creamery. Hungry for breakfast? The Flying Biscuit serves breakfast all day long! CineBistro is the place to be for movie lovers. Two things to mention, you must be 21 for admittance at this location for evening shows and to dine, you should arrive 30 minutes before show time. Lastly, one of the first restaurants to open in Town Brookhaven, Moe’s Southwest Grill for tex-mex offerings. If shopping is what you want, visit Redefined Home BoutiqueSugarboo & Company and Boogaloos. For the cost concious, Marshall’s and Costco are also located in Town Brookhaven, along with Publix, which features a large selection of organic food and curbside pickup available. And to stay in shape, visit LA Fitness with pool, sauna, racquet ball court, basketball court, Group classes and personal trainers are also available.

Health & Fitness

Brookhaven has a wide assortment of health and fitness classes from yoga and Pilates to high-intensity weight training. Here are a few of our favorites.
  • Elevate Fitness Studio– Specializing in Barre, Pilates and Yoga. 3944 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven, GA 30319. 678-539-0375. Connect with Elevate Fitness Studio on FaceBook.
  • Infinity Yoga – Yoga Classes available from beginner to expert. 1376 Dresden Drive, Brookhaven, GA 30319. 678-362-7720. Connect with Infinity Yoga on FaceBook.
  • Cowart Family Ashford Dunwoody YMCA – The Cowart Family YMCA offers a wide variety of classes and programs for adults and children including swimming, golf, gymnastics, fitness classes and much more. They also offers youth sports programs including soccer, racquetball, martial arts and track. Cowart Family Ashford Dunwoody YMCA is located at 3692 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30319, 770-451-9622.
  • Brookhaven Fitness Studio – Brookhaven Fitness offers personal training and co-ed classes in TRX suspension training, kettlebell training, fitness kickboxing, body sculpt/ interval training and power yoga. Brookhaven Fitness is located at 2669 Osborne Road, NE, Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30319, 404814-9319. Connect with Brookhaven Fitness on FaceBook.
  • LA Fitness – LA Fitness has an indoor basketball court, racquetball courts, pool, spa, sauna, juice bar and a kids club. They offer personal training as well as classes in Kickboxing, Cardio, Pilates, Water Aerobics, Spinning, Zumba, Yoga and more. LA Fitness is located in Town Brookhaven at 755 Brookhaven Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30319,678-280-8844. Connect with LA Fitness Brookhaven on FaceBook.
  • Thrive Fitness – Thrive Fitness offers personal training, Boot Camp and group classes in High Intensity Interval Training, Kickboxing, Spinning, Cardio, Cross Training and more. Thrive Fitness is located at 4276 A Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30319, 404 431-2639. Connect with Thrive Fitness on FaceBook.
  • Big Peach Running Co sponsors three runs each week. Choose from Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday at 6:00 p.m. or do all three! The group which calls itself the “Brookhaven Peaches” run through Historic Brookhaven passing the scenic Capital City Country Club golf course along the way. Courses range from an easy two mile run all the way up to thirteen miles. This is a free event and open to all running levels. Big Peach Running Co’s Brookhaven store is located at 3881 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta 30319. Connect with Big Peach Running Co on FaceBook.

Green Living

Many of us are trying to live clean and green these days and take better care of the planet. Here are several ways to live greener in Brookhaven:
  • Eat fresh and support local farmers. Visit a Farmers Market near Brookhaven. The Brookhaven Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 9am – 1pm, late April through December. The Brookhaven Farmers Market takes place in the parking lot behind Haven and Valenza at 1441 Dresden Drive.
  • The Peachtree Road Farmers’ Market is held at the Cathedral of St. Philip at 2744 Peachtree Road NW every Saturday 9:00 am- 12:30pm beginning in April and continuing through December.
  • The Dunwoody Green Market is held in the parking lot at 1551 Dunwoody Village Parkway every Wednesday 8:00 a.m.- noon beginning in April and continuing through December. Recycle. DeKalb County offers a free voluntary recycling programClick here for DeKalb County recycling brochure and application. There are also drop off bins for mixed paper at all DeKalb County Fire Stations and many DeKalb County Public Buildings.
  • Drive less, take MARTA. There is a Brookhaven MARTA rail station along with bus routes that will take you to numerous locations throughout Atlanta and Atlanta suburbs. The Brookhaven rail station offers free same day parking and paid long term parking as well.

Annual Events

  • Brookhaven Bolt – The Brookhaven Bolt is held every May. Proceeds from this family friendly 5k event benefit Ashford Park Elementary.
  • Brookhaven Arts Festival – Every October, Apple Valley Road, located behind the Brookhaven MARTA station, comes to life with art, crafts, music, food! Sponsored by the Brookhaven Arts Alliance.
  • Brookhaven Beer Fest – this event is held each Summer and has become quite popular with live music and over 150 beers available to taste.
  • Brookhaven Chili Cookoff – held in October, the Chili Cookoff is always a savory reward!
  • Brookhaven Tour of Homes & Gardens – Benefiting Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities and held each year in October.
  • Marist Holiday Traditions – Sponsored by the Marist School Parents Club, this event held each October on the campus of Marist School and is one of the largest juried arts and crafts shows in the Southeast.
  • Taste of Brookhaven – Local restaurants showcase their great bites on the Oglethorpe University campus. Sponsored by the Brookhaven Arts Alliance.
  • Ashford Park, 2980 Redding Rd. 3-acre DeKalb County park with basketball & tennis courts, as well as a playground.
  • Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford-Dunwoody Rd. Includes the Blackburn Tennis Center, this 49-acre DeKalb County park has tennis and basketball courts, soccer fields, picnic areas and trails.
  • Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Rd. 9-acre DeKalb County park with multi-use courts, playground, picnic area and trails.
  • Keswick Park, Hildon Circle. Forty-five acre park located in the City of Chamblee on the edge of Brookhaven. Great place see 4th of July fireworks
  • Murphy Candler Park, 1551 W Nancy Creek Dr. 135-acre DeKalb County Home of Murphey Candler BaseballMurphey Candler Fast Pitch and Atlanta Colt football. There is also a pool, lake, and playground.

Transportation

Brookhaven MARTA station, 4047 Peachtree Rd. The MARTA rail station located in the heart of Brookhaven.

Schools

Brookhaven offers truly outstanding academic options for children of all ages.

Preschools:

  •  offers childcare and preschool for infants through Pre-K. 4500 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30319 404-237-3030
  • Brookhaven United Methodist offers preschool for infants through Pre-K. 1366 North Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. 404-233-4811
  • Chamblee Methodist offers preschool ages two through Pre-K. 4147 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA 30341. 770-457-2527
  • Oglethorpe Presbyterian Preschool offers childcare and preschool from 3 months through Pre-K 3016 Lanier Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319 404-233-5479
  • Peachtree Road Lutheran Preschool offers infant care and preschool from eight weeks through Pre-K. 3686 Peachtree Road N.E. Atlanta, GA 30319 404-233-1658
  • St James United Methodist Preschool offers infant care from six weeks of age, preschool and after school care from age two through Pre-K. 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Atlanta, Georgia 30342 404-237-7354
  • Wieuca Road Baptist offers childcare and preschool from age sixteen months through Pre-K. 3626 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30326 404-233-5479

Public Schools:

  • Ashford Park Elementary – 2968 Cravenridge Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. (678) 676-6702 The public school is nestled in the heart of Brookhaven. Enrollment is 380 students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
  • Montomery Elementary – 3995 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30319. 678-676-7502. Enrollment is 560 students in grades Pre-K to 5th.
  • Brookhaven Innovation Academy – BIA is a public charter school and opened in August 2016 with grades K-6 and is authorized as a K-8 school growing a grade per year with the goal of educating children grades K-12. Admission is by  lottery at random.
  • The GLOBE Academy – The GLOBE Academy is a dual-language immersion charter school in the DeKalb County School District serving Kindergarten through 6th (adding one grade per year to become a K-8th school). Admission is by lottery at random.
  • Chamblee High School – 3688 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA 303041. (678) 676-1200. A Charter School serving grades 9 – 12. Enrollment is approximately 1400 students.
  • Dekalb County Schools

Private Schools:

  • Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School – 1320 Hearst Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30319. 404-364-1902. 500 students from grades Pre-K through 8th.
  • St. Martin’s Episcopal School – 3110-A Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30319. 404-237-4260. 550 students from grades Pre-K through 8th.
  • St. Pius X High School– 2674 Johnson Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30345. 404-636-3023. Private Catholic college prep school for students in grades 9 – 12. Approximately 1050 students.
  • Marist School – 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. 770-457-7201. Private Catholic college preparatory school for students in grades 7 – 12. Approximately 1000 students.
  • Oglethorpe University – 4844 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. 404-261-1441. Oglethorpe is a private university with approximately 1100 students. It is known for it’s distinctive Gothic architecture style. The campus is listed in the national Register of Historic Places.
  • More information on Atlanta area Public and Private schools.
In addition to the following list, you can find out more information about metro Atlanta schools at Great Schools.

Christopher Huffer, Atlanta realtor
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My name is Christopher Huffer, and I am a licensed realtor at Beacham and Company. Atlanta real estate is my passion, and I enjoy working with both buyers and sellers. Learn more about my services.


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