Downtown Alpharetta
Professionals, downsizers, and empty nesters
The Vibe: Walkable and legitimately active for a suburban downtown.
Downtown Alpharetta has seen a major transformation over the past decade. Brick-lined streets, local boutiques, cafes, and restaurants give the area character. There's always something happening: weekend concerts both indoor and outdoor, plenty of art and music festivals, and tons of outdoor drinking and dining to generate that energy.
Homes here include modern townhomes, newer condos, and the occasional renovated bungalow. Most residents are looking for low-maintenance living near walkable amenities. It's people craving living in a city but needing it to be a less frantic experience than the megacity. More charming than challenging.
Schools:
-Manning Oaks Elementary
-Hopewell Middle
-Alpharetta High
Median Home Price: ~$700K for townhomes and condos
Similar Neighborhoods Nearby:
- Avalon District
- Crabapple (Milton)
Avalon District
Young professionals, high-income earners, and remote workers
The Vibe: Modern, upscale, and self-contained
Avalon isn’t just a shopping center. It’s a planned district with residential condos, high-end rentals, a luxury hotel, and office space. Residents often live where they work, or walk from home to restaurants, yoga studios, and wine bars. It's drawing younger professionals, couples, and young families, looking to be in the center of it all.
You won’t find single-family homes here, but if you want a sleek condo with concierge services and everything steps away, Avalon should be on your shortlist.
Schools:
-Manning Oaks Elementary
-Hopewell Middle
-Alpharetta High
Median Home Price: ~$850K for condos; rentals run ~$2,500/month
Similar Neighborhoods Nearby:
- Downtown Alpharetta
- North Point
Windward Neighborhood
Executives, families, and golf enthusiasts
The Vibe: Planned, established, and country-club adjacent
Windward is one of Alpharetta’s most beloved master-planned communities. It covers a large swath of the city with a mix of luxury homes, lakefront properties, and golf course lots. Amenities include the The Club at Winward, Golf Club of Georgia, and a private sports park.
It’s quiet and residential, with towering mature trees, and wide, winding streets.
Schools:
-Lake Windward Elementary
-Webb Bridge Middle
-Alpharetta High
Median Home Price: ~$850K
Similar Neighborhoods Nearby:
- White Columns (Milton)
- Country Club of the South (Johns Creek)
Andover North Neighborhood
Families looking for traditional homes in stable neighborhoods
The Vibe: Residential, consistent, and tucked away
This is a smaller subdivision with classic suburban layouts. Homes have big yards, and enough space for families who need room to grow. The area feels tucked into Alpharetta, amidst heavy tree infrastructure, but is still close to major roads, shopping, and schools. The neighborhood is tight-knit, in part due to the community pool, tennis court, and a residents-only park. Parents appreciate the walkable/bikeable access to an amazing play area. It's also known as a hugely dog-friendly neighborhood with seemingly every home possessing a Rover or a Spot.
Schools:
-Creek View Elementary
-Webb Bridge Middle
-Alpharetta High
Median Home Price: ~$600K
Similar Neighborhoods Nearby:
- Park Brooke
- Glen Abbey
Park Brooke Neighborhood
Active families and swim-tennis fans
The Vibe: Social, HOA-managed, and suburban
Park Brooke is a big neighborhood with a very popular community clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts. Families constantly gather for events at the clubhouse, and the HOA keeps the neighborhood active.
The homes in Park Brooke are mostly large, newer builds, built with brick and stucco in traditional styles, with layouts that increasingly suit families needing home offices and playrooms. Big yards also mean kiddos and doggos have room to play.
Schools:
-New Prospect Elementary
-Webb Bridge Middle
-Alpharetta High
Median Home Price: ~$750K
Similar Neighborhoods Nearby:
- Andover North
- Glen Abbey
Glen Abbey Neighborhood
Established families and long-time Alpharetta residents
The Vibe: Leafy, peaceful, and tucked away
Glen Abbey is known for its well-maintained homes and quiet, beautiful streets. It’s a community where neighbors host block parties and Halloween gets a full turnout of little goblins. Many homes have been updated; there are some big newer builds, but the neighborhood still feels mature.
It's also close to green space and sits near the Big Creek Greenway, which makes it popular with runners and cyclists.
Schools:
-Ocee Elementary
-Webb Bridge Middle
-Alpharetta High
Median Home Price: ~$800K
Similar Neighborhoods Nearby:
- Park Brooke
- Andover North
Big Creek Area (near Greenway)
Outdoorsy families and professionals who want easy trail access
The Vibe: Quiet, connected to nature, close to tech offices
This area isn’t a single neighborhood, but a growing cluster of new developments near the Big Creek Greenway trail system. Homes are newer, and some are part of smaller communities with shared amenities like community pools and courts for basketball or tennis/pickleball. People who live here want direct access to walking and biking trails, but many still need to commute to Atlanta or Alpharetta business hubs.
Schools:
-New Prospect or Creek View Elementary (varies by location)
-Webb Bridge Middle
-Alpharetta High
Median Home Price: ~$650K
Similar Neighborhoods Nearby:
- Halcyon (Forsyth County)
- North Point