Atlanta is home to a number of colleges and universities but one of the most prestigious is Emory University and the neighborhood that surrounds the university is one of Atlanta’s best.    With many of its mansions dating back to the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries, Emory is considered one of the upper class neighborhoods in Atlanta.  Situated northeast of town, the neighborhood is distinguishable from other neighborhoods in Atlanta by its shady, tree lined streets and small parks.

Those living in Emory and surrounding neighborhoods in Atlanta have the opportunity to partake in many community events each year from concerts (the University lends its musical talent to the neighborhoods in Atlanta by putting on several shows a year), festivals and parades.  Individuals and families are encouraged to set up blankets in the grass and sit back and relax as they listen to jazz and other genres.

Students of all ages benefit from the assortment of public and private schools supplying the neighborhoods in Atlanta with primary education from pre-k to high school. In addition to the University, the complex includes the Carlos Museum, Emory Hospital and Emory Clinics.

Visitors can find comfortable and elegant places to stay in Emory by making reservations at one of the neighborhoods bed and breakfasts.  Many bed and breakfasts in the neighborhood are dated back to the early 1900’s and have a rich sense of history.  The architecture may be antique but the accommodations are current and offer all the comforts of home.

The neighborhoods in Atlanta are the foundation for the city.  This cultural playground has roots going back to the Civil War era, when many families migrated to the area to take advantage of its educational opportunities. Emory University neighborhoods is a prime example of the vitality of Atlanta’s in-town neighborhoods.

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Located northeast of downtown Atlanta, within minutes of midtown, Morningside is one of the older and most desirable Atlanta neighborhoods.    A lovely, well established neighborhood, it got its start in 1923 by a local real estate company looking to sell lots.   With recent sales averaging between $400,000 and $500,000, homes in Morningside are now among the more expensive in the Atlanta area but are well worth every cent.  A drive through the area will show an array of beautiful, well maintained, old style brick homes.

The local citizens group – Morningside Lenox Hill Association – was started to respond to a potential interstate highway through the community.   In a battle to protect the homes in Morningside, they successfully stopped the highway plans and the association now organizes and presents a wide number of community events.  This year they have a concert in Sunken Garden Park: the annual Monumental Ball, which is scheduled for October 2011. It is meant to be a celebration of summer where there will be a wide variety of activities for kids, food from a number of local restaurants, and an opening of the new Morningside Nature Preserve.

Birding is a popular activity in the neighborhood.  Morningside Lenox Park is a 34 acre refuge with two creeks where over 100 bird species can be observed.  Some are permanent residents while others are transient and in the park for a limited time.

 With playgrounds, local hiking trails and a very large section of open space, Morningside is a very “walkable” neighborhood.  Many residents regularly walk from their homes in Morningside to neighborhood destinations – restaurants and shopping are frequently visited via walking trips.  MLPA also produces a walking tour of the neighborhood, where many local points of interest are highlighted.

Schools in the neighborhood are a part of the Atlanta Public Schools system, and include the Morningside Elementary School, Inman Middle School and Henry W. Grady High School.

During the course of the recent economic downturn, the value of homes in Morningside has remained more stable than in other areas around Atlanta.  Approximately 3,500 families live in homes in Morningside, and call this neighborhood their home.

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Take a drive through historic Dunwoody Village and you’ll be intrigued by the Colonial Williamsburg inspired architecture.  Meander along the tree lined streets past the Dunwoody homes for sale and come to rest at the Cheek-Spruill Farmhouse or Dunwoody Nature Center.  Take time to gander at the smiling children playing amidst their natural surroundings or go for a quiet stroll through the intricately carved paths cascading throughout the park.

While in the neighborhood, you’ll be sure to see the beautiful Dunwoody homes for sale and may wonder why someone would want to sell such properties in a prime location.  The area is home to several public and private K-12 schools including a plethora of school centers.  The area schools are known for their sports teams including Dunwoody High School’s Championship baseball and football as well as girls and boys’ basketball teams.

The neighborhood welcomes families from around the world. If you are considering buying one of the Dunwoody homes for sale, the International Student Center will make your children feel right at home. The ISC employs a full multi-lingual staff to help your children acclimate to their new schools and surroundings.

If you are considering purchasing one of the Dunwoody homes for sale, make sure to visit the Dunwoody Homeowners Association which strives to preserve the community.  Their purpose is to ensure homeowners in the area receive the best quality of life and assist in actions taken in the neighborhood that will benefit its residents.

Dunwoody, located in metro Atlanta, offers many places to visit and is ripe with activity.  The Perimeter Mall, located on the edge of the city is easily accessible by interstates GA 400 and I-285.  Home to the annual Spring Home and Garden Show, its surrounding neighborhoods encase several Dunwoody homes for sale.

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Morningside is a lovely, long established neighborhood of elegant brick homes, many with bungalows, located in mid-town Atlanta.   Created in 1931,  Noble Park, Hylan Park and Johnson Estates were the first of its subdivisions, with Lennox Park developed later and featuring several model homes for which the city is still famous.  Morningside’s location within the Perimeter of Atlanta makes it the envy of all commuters who live in the outlying suburbs.

Residents who work within the Atlanta perimeter may enjoy the ease of their commute, but it’s the weekends where the neighborhood truly shines!   A variety of activities located in and around the area offer something for everyone.

The extensive park system is the heart of the social and festive nature of the community.   The parks add even more beauty to an area already known for its loveliness.  There are acres of open green space and playgrounds.  The recently opened Morningside Nature Preserve is just another reason to enjoy these premier parks on a pretty spring day.

When the warm weather arrives, many residents venture out to the farmers’ market.  Every Saturday there, there are cooking demonstrations, fresh fruits, vegetables and crafts.  Bargain shoppers will certainly appreciate the annual Morningside Consignment Sale.  It is a great opportunity for the community to get together and lend a hand to fellow neighbors.  The Taste of Morningside highlights food from local restaurants and chefs.  Every November, residents can sample and enjoy local cuisine.

The Morningside community is truly one of Atlanta’s best and if you’re looking to live inside the perimeter, this is a neighborhood you must check out!

These nearly neighborhoods offer a similar flavor in the same area.

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The Midtown neighborhood is at the heart of downtown Atlanta and offers the sophisticated cosmopolitan atmosphere of a city that is a global hub of the arts, sport, business, and commerce, but still maintains the Southern hospitality for which Georgia is known. While the skyline is full of high rise penthouses with “to die for” views, the Midtown neighborhood is also home to the Midtown Historic District where the author of Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell’s, antebellum home is located.  As the result of the 1980’s redevelopment Midtown underwent, the neighborhood seamlessly and stylishly blends the best of the New and Old South.

For those with a passion for the arts, the Midtown neighborhood offers the best of the visual and performing arts at the High Museum, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Fox Theatre.  Additionally, Midtown is the home of the Georgia Institute of Technology and the John Marshall Law School.  For those with a love of green space and outdoor recreation, Piedmont Park offers sport fields, dog parks, tennis courts, fishing, swimming pools, and walking trails.  Additionally, Piedmont Park hosts the Saturday local farmer’s market in the Midtown neighborhood. MARTA offers transportation throughout Atlanta, including to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where you can catch a flight to anywhere in the world.

The average-listing price for homes in the Midtown neighborhood is $312,315, while the average sales price is $184,000, as many investors are finding great value among the foreclosures in Midtown. While the 2008 housing market collapse significantly affected the home prices in some areas of the Midtown neighborhood, home prices overall show an upward trend. Listings available include small cottages suitable for investment property, to historic renovated bungalows, to multimillion-dollar penthouses and custom-built estate homes. Midtown offers the best of what the New South and the Old South have to offer.

From the Midtown area you can also enjoy these surrounding neighborhoods:

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Brookhaven  is a lovely landscape complete with gently rolling hills, broad winding streets and densely wooded hollows, all populated with English cottages and elegant Georgian, Tudor and Colonial homes.   Covering only about 8 square miles it is boardered by Chamblee to the east,  Dunwoody to the north, Sandy Springs to the west and Buckhead to south.  Brookhaven may even become the latest of metro Atlanta’s communities to achieve city-hood – once its exact boards are worked out.

Located northeast of downtown Atlanta in DeKalb county, is a community centered around the historic Capital City Country Club, which dates back to the early 20^th century. Most of the homes surrounding the country club were built prior to World War II and exemplify the finest quality artisanship and design of that period. Both the Capital City Country Club and the historic Brookfield neighborhood are on the National Register of Historic Places.

Being so centrally located, access to the rest of the city is convenient.  With Peachtree and Peachtree Dunwoody Streets on either side, the area is also serviced by the Brookhaven MARTA station.  Some of the best schools in the city are in this area; Sarah Smith Elementary, Sutton Middle School and North Atlanta High School.  Brookhaven is also less than a mile away from the city’s best shopping in the Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza.

The residents of Brookhaven enjoy the many nearby parks that offer biking trails, pool, a lake, and sports fields. In addition to the Capital City Country Club, the Peachtree Golf Club also features offers golf. The neighborhood association of Brookhaven has street parties and other events, which create a strong feeling of community identity and belonging. While there are many places to shop within Brookhaven, there is easy access to the shopping, attractions, and cultural events in downtown Atlanta through the MARTA system.

Prices for homes in Brookhaven range from the low 100’s for condominiums to millions of dollars.  Home values have depreciated about 20 percent from their 2006 highs during the real estate bubble, but have remained stable during the past two years. The stability of prices, plus the few number of foreclosures in the market means there is little downward pressure on home prices.  This means a home purchased in Brookhaven is a relatively secure investment as well as an opportunity to live in one Atlanta’s premier neighborhoods.

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When people think of Atlanta, Georgia exactly ‘where’ they think of depends on ‘wha’t they’re thinking of.  Traveling means Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.  Shopping and dining, they think Buckhead.  When it comes to the best place to live and raise your kids, it’s Dunwoody, hands down!!  It’s long  been considered THE best of metro Atlanta’s communities and for very good reasons that are important to most families.  Great schools, convenient access to just about everything and even in today’s sometimes troubled world, an overall safe and secure area.  What more could be asked for?

Dunwoody’s roots go all the way back to the 1830’s, but this northern suburb of Atlanta didn’t incorporated as a city until 2008.  The new city consists of six districts and range from the historic districts of Dunwoody Village and Winters Chapel to the mixed use communities of Perimeter Center, Georgetown, Tilly’s Mill, and Jett Ferry/Williamsburg.   Each district has its own diverse architectural style and style of living but all of the districts are bound by the community’s focus on natural beauty, the arts and a vibrant business community, which integrates itself into community life as opposed to dominating the community.

The hallmark of Dunwoody is its commitment to green space as exemplified by Brook Run Park and the Dunwoody Nature Center.  The natural beauty of Brook Run Park is accentuated by an adventure garden for children, a dog park, a skate park, and trails. The purpose of the Dunwoody Nature Center is to conserve and maintain the beauty of the native plants, flowers, and trees at Dunwoody Park.  The Nature Center also provides nature education for both children and adults through camps, classes, and lectures.

The Dunwoody Preservation Trust provides oversight in the preservation of the heritage and history of the community. One of example of the organization’s work is their management and maintenance of the grounds and buildings of the reconstruction era Donald-Bannister farm. The arts are promoted and accessible to the community at the North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center, which houses The Spruill Center for the Arts, The Stage Door Players and the Chattahoochee Handweaver’s Guild.

The homes in Dunwoody range from very affordable condominiums to million dollar homes.  There is a wide variety of architectural styles and neighborhood types.  Home values and sales recently demonstrated a slight downward trend, but they have remained relatively stable during the past decade. The stability and growth of Dunwoody also translates to a stable real estate market.

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The Buckhead neighborhood offers the best of everything in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Since the wealthy citizens of Atlanta started building vacation homes and estates in the late 1800, Buckhead enjoys the reputation of having the best to offer in the area. Today, Buckhead offers a mix of upscale condominiums, turn of the century restored mansions, and custom-built estate homes in a forested neighborhood with rolling hills. Additionally, Buckhead is a hub for local, national, and international business and commerce in the metropolitan Atlanta area.

The Buckhead neighborhood offers a vibrant arts scene as it is home to numerous fine art galleries and artist studios.  Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza hosts numerous mid to high-end retailers and is the reason why Buckhead is referred to as the “shopping mecca of the South.” For those looking for outdoor and recreational activities, most homes in the Buckhead neighborhood are near parks and recreational areas, golf courses or parks with numerous of amenities. This area is also home to some of the best in fine dining in the Atlanta area.

With everything the Buckhead community as to offers, as well as some of the best public and private schools in the area, the homes in the area are in high demand but at various price points, which makes the area affordable for most buyers.  The median sales price of Buckhead neighbor homes is $380,000, with an average listing price of $867,800.  Apartments, condominiums, and townhouses start at about $60,000 and cottage and bungalows start at about $350,000.  The very high end estates and custom built homes run in the millions of dollars.  Homes listed in the Buckhead neighborhood have a variety of architectural styles within all price ranges, so it is possible to find your dream house in one of Atlanta’s most prestigious neighborhoods.

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The Decatur neighborhood is actually a small town located in the northeast section of in-town Atlanta. In the mid-19^th century, Decatur formed as a residential suburb of Atlanta, although none of the residences from this period remain, historic homes and buildings from the 1880’s and 1890’s are featured in the Decatur neighborhood historic districts. Examples of the architecture from this period can be found on the campus of Agnes Scott College, which was founded in 1889, is an all women liberal arts college and one of Atlanta premier schools for higher education. The Historic Preservation Commission sponsors the Decatur Design Awards annually, which recognizes not only the restoration of historic buildings, but also new construction that accentuates the rich history of the Decatur neighborhood.

Decatur is recognized for its high level of “walkability” because of the proximately of the business districts to the residential areas. Additionally, Decatur is known for its numerous parks and recreational areas that have dedicated dog parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, and sports fields. Walking tours of areas of interest in the Decatur neighborhood are also offered with different routes and time lengths. For those who prefer not walking, several options are available including zip cars, pedi-cabs, and MARTA.

The Decatur neighborhood offers a broad range of houses that includes new construction as well as historic homes. The median sales price of homes is $69,729 and the average listing price is $152,167. While home values in the Decatur neighborhood incurred the impact of the burst of the housing bubble in 2008, the market appears to be recovering. The current listings in the Decatur neighborhood range from very affordable apartments, condominiums, and cottages to large custom-built homes fully upgraded with pools and exquisitely landscape yards for listed at 1.2-1.5 million dollars. The Decatur neighborhood offers something for everyone with its unique small town atmosphere within the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Decatur is a part of DeKalb County.  Other DeKalb County neighborhoods are:

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Candler Park is a beautiful neighborhood gorgeous bungalow homes, beautiful parks and suppports a vibrant business district.  With many of the neighborhood homes have been remodeled, they add to the true beauty of this neighborhood.   Located on the east side of Atlanta, GA, Candler Park offers residents the unique opportunity to have easy access to almost all of their needs.

The business district is located along DeKalb Avenue and McLendon Avenue and is known for its delightfully eclectic establishments. Take your children to dance classes at the dance studio, enjoy a wide variety of foods at the great restaurants, and pick up your favorite wine or try a new one at markets that sell a wine for every palate.

The homes in Candler Park surround the large park by the same name. The park has something for everyone: swimming pools, a public golf course, a playground, picnic areas and tennis courts. Candler Park is not the only park located in this neighborhood, but it is the largest. Residents can also visit Goldsboro Park, Freedom Park and Iverson Park.

Those who live in homes in Candler Park are a part of the City of Atlanta school district. Elementary school students can attend Mary Lin Elementary. Inman Middle School and Grady High School also serve the Candler Park area. Several private schools are in the vicinity as well.

The Neighborhood Organization for the homes in Candler Park plans many activities for the residents. There is a free movie night on Friday nights during the spring and fall seasons. The movies begin at dusk, and every movie is family friendly. Candler Parkprovides its residents with a quiet escape from the noise of the big city.

Many of the homes in Candler Park are within walking distance of the city’s rail system, restaurants and local parks. The close-knit neighborhood offers a small-town feel within a large city.

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