Midcentury

Atlanta’s most famous and largest cluster of mid-century modern homes is found in the Northcrest neighborhood. Situated 13 miles northeast of midtown Atlanta near the Spaghetti Junction intersection of 285 and 85, this suburban oasis offers easy access to most of the metro area. Once you enter the quiet neighborhood you will be transported to a different place. The architecture, rolling terrain and mature trees remind many of west coast living. Lynnray Drive is a great example, especially the hilly stretch between Foxford Drive and Valleybluff Drive.

The neighborhood was developed by P&H Realty from the late 1950’s–1970’s as homes of the future and sold for around $30,000. Today well-renovated homes easily go for over $600k and sell quickly. Northcrest is the easiest place to grab your own MCM dream home thanks to the large number of houses in the neighborhood. Love the homes in Northcrest? Be sure to check out Huntley Hills and Summit Ridge neighborhoods for more P&H homes.

Common Styles: split levels, ranches
Typical Square Footage: approximately 2,000 sq ft

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The Amberwood neighborhood located in the Briarlake area has some of the finest examples of mid-century modern homes in the Atlanta region. No cookie cutter homes here as each was required to be individually unique and designed by an architect. Robert Green, the well-known Atlanta architect and student of Frank Lloyd Wright, designed several neighborhood homes. In fact, his most well-known design, Arrowhead, is nestled in the neighborhood.

Amberwood is a great relocation neighborhood for CDC, CHOA and Emory employees. Its close proximity to 285 and 85 make for quick access to downtown and the metro area.

Common Styles: split levels, ranches
Typical Square Footage: 2,500–4,000+ sq ft

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Common Styles: ranches
Typical Square Footage: 2,000–3,000

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Common Styles: split levels, ranches
Typical Square Footage: 2,000–3,000 sq ft

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Shenandoah Valley, located off Briarcliff and Cravey Roads, offers quite a few mid-century gems. Here you will find butterfly roofs, ranches, Polynesians and even flat-roofed homes. Though you will find them sprinkled throughout the neighborhood, the largest cluster of mid mod homes is found on Havermill Way. Good schools are an added addition as Shenandoah Valley is in the sought-after Lakeside High district.

Shenandoah Valley is a great relocation neighborhood for CDC and Emory employees. Its close proximity to 285 and 85 make for quick access to downtown and the metro area.

Common Styles: butterfly roofs, split levels, ranches
Typical Square Footage: 2,000–2,500 sq ft

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Northampton is located off Henderson Mill Road in the Northlake area. The neighborhood largely consists of more traditional style ranches and 2-story homes but includes about a dozen mid-century modern homes. The main stretch of Leslie Drive offers multiple examples of mid-century modern design including Asian and post-and-beam influences. Even the optional neighborhood swim/tennis, Leslie Beach Club, displays a MCM look.

Northampton is a great relocation neighborhood for CDC and Emory employees. Its close proximity to 285 and 85 make for quick access to downtown and the metro area.

Common Styles: ranches
Typical Square Footage: 2,000–2,500 sq ft

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In Echo Lake and the adjoining subdivisions you will find mid-century modern inspired homes mixed in with traditional ranches of the same period and newer infill homes. Along the northern edge of Echo Lake are several large mid-century modern homes clustered together. Lakeside High School, just down the road, displays cool MCM styling as well.

The area is a great relocation neighborhood for CDC and Emory employees. Its close proximity to 285 and 85 make for quick access to downtown and the metro area.

Common Styles: split levels, ranches
Typical Square Footage: 2,000–3,000+ sq ft

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Some of the best examples can be found on Chrysler Drive and Street De Ville. Briarcliff Woods is a great relocation neighborhood for CDC, CHOA and Emory employees. Its close proximity to 85 allows quick access to downtown and the metro area.

Common Styles: split levels, ranches
Typical Square Footage: 2,000–4,000+ sq ft

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Sexton Woods is a hidden oasis straddling the cities of Brookhaven and Chamblee. Located just off Peachtree Boulevard, it is buffered from the road by a very cool MCM style office/warehouse complex. The neighborhood offers a mix of traditional ranches, infill, contemporaries and mid-century modern styles. The mid-century modern homes are mostly single story but in various flavors from A-Frame to ranch. Homes here are on the smaller side averaging between 1,300 and 1,600 sq ft.

Sexton Woods offers a good mix of being close to everything while maintaining a quiet neighborhood setting. Its location allows quick access to 285, Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Buckhead.

Common Styles: split levels, ranches
Typical Square Footage: 1,300–1,600 sq ft

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Valley View Road stretches between Ashford Dunwoody and Chamblee Dunwoody Roads. You will find good examples of mid-century inspired ranches, split levels and a cool prairie style FLW-inspired home. It is convenient to 285, 400, Perimeter Mall, MARTA rail and many area employers such as State Farm, Northside Hospital, St Joseph’s and Scottish Rite.

Common Styles: split levels, ranches
Typical Square Footage: 2,000–2,500 sq ft

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Northcrest style homes in Dunwoody! While not a purpose-built neighborhood of mid-century modern homes, you will find Northcrest floorplans (AKA P&H splits) sprinkled amongst traditional ranches, split levels and 2-story homes. Located off N Shallowford Road and just south of the northern perimeter of 285, this ITP neighborhood offers easy freeway access and quick travel to Perimeter Mall and most areas of Atlanta.

Common Styles: split levels, ranches
Typical Square Footage: approximately 2,000 sq ft

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The Summit Ridge neighborhood located in Stone Mountain offers Northcrest style P&H Splits at a much lower price point. Fixer-uppers can go for $50k–$60k with updated homes selling for the low–mid $100s. Here you will find the expected split levels and some great ranches. The neighborhood is situated along Cedar Park Circle, Cedar Park Court and the end of Cedar Park Drive.

Common Styles: split-levels, ranches
Typical Square Footage: approximately 2,000 sq ft

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