Brookhaven is an affluent historic city and residential community in DeKalb County, Georgia, located 10 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta within zip code 30319. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places as one of America's first planned golf course communities, Brookhaven features a median home price of $925,000, historic estates, and five public municipal parks.
Comparing historic golf course estates near Capital City Club or modern luxury townhomes along Peachtree Road?
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County & Location | DeKalb County, GA (10 miles Northeast of Atlanta) | Primary Zip Code: 30319 |
Median Home Price | $925,000 | Properties range $550,000 to $3,500,000+ |
Municipality Status | Incorporated City (Est. 2012) | DeKalb County's newest independent municipality |
Parks & Recreation | Murphey Candler Park, Blackburn Park, Ashford Park | 5 municipal parks featuring lake trails and sports facilities |
Data source: DeKalb County Tax Assessor and City of Brookhaven GIS Department. Georgia MLS Market Reports
Brookhaven is one of Atlanta's most celebrated historic communities. Developed as one of the nation's earliest planned golf course developments around the Capital City Club, Brookhaven is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bounded by Peachtree-Dunwoody Road to the west, Brookhaven combines historic architectural prestige with modern suburban conveniences. Housing options range from 1920s cottages and Craftsman bungalows to expansive luxury estates, contemporary townhomes, and high-end lofts. Officially incorporated as an independent city in 2012, residents enjoy dedicated city services, five pristine public parks, and immediate access to the MARTA Gold Line at Brookhaven/Oglethorpe Station.
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Brookhaven is located in DeKalb County, Georgia, situated in northeastern Metro Atlanta directly adjacent to Fulton County and Buckhead along Peachtree-Dunwoody Road.
Yes, Brookhaven officially incorporated as an independent municipality in DeKalb County in December 2012, making it the county's newest city while remaining an integral part of Atlanta's historic neighborhood framework.
Brookhaven features a diverse architectural inventory including historic 1920s single-family homes around the Capital City Country Club, modern luxury new construction estates, Craftsman bungalows, luxury townhomes, and urban lofts.
57,224 people live in Brookhaven, where the median age is 34.7 and the average individual income is $74,852. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Brookhaven, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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Brookhaven has 24,467 households, with an average household size of 2.31. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brookhaven do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 57,224 people call Brookhaven home. The population density is 4,876 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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