Collier Hills
A peaceful residential enclave at the crossroads of Buckhead and Midtown — BeltLine trail access, creek-side parks, and 1940s charm without the premium price tag.
Collier Hills is a quiet, established enclave where Buckhead and Midtown meet, with 1940s charm, creek-side parks, and the BeltLine's Northside Trail running through the neighborhood. It suits buyers who want a calm streetscape with intown access. E. Rivers Elementary and North Atlanta High are the feeder schools, and downtown is about 15 minutes by car.
Collier Hills in 60 seconds.
Collier Hills is a peaceful enclave where Buckhead and Midtown meet, with BeltLine trail access, creek-side parks, and 1940s charm. Homes run about $750K to $1.2M, and downtown is roughly 15 minutes by car. It suits buyers who want intown living without the Ansley or Chastain premium, and a quiet street that still puts everything close.
Quiet, intown
$1,000,000
15 minutes by car
Buyers who want BeltLine access and 1940s charm between Buckhead and Midtown at a better price.
E. Rivers Elementary
Buyers who want new construction and a big open floor plan; this is a 1940s bungalow neighborhood.
Collier Hills at a glance.
$750K – $1.2M
1930s and 40s Colonials, cottages, and ranches
15 minutes by car to downtown
E. Rivers Elementary, North Atlanta High
BeltLine Northside Trail, Tanyard Creek
BeltLine access in an established, quiet neighborhood
What's happening in the Collier Hills market.
Housing Styles
Collier Hills features predominantly 1930s–1940s architecture including Colonial Revivals, traditional cottages, split-level homes, and ranch-style residences. Many homes have been sensitively updated with modern kitchens and baths while preserving original character like hardwood floors and classic proportions. The neighborhood's mature tree canopy and consistent setbacks create a cohesive, park-like streetscape. Lot sizes are generous by intown standards, and the occasional new-build infill respects the established scale.
Market Trends
Collier Hills offers a compelling value proposition in a location that rivals Buckhead and Midtown for convenience but with more accessible pricing. Median home prices typically range from $750K to $1.2M, making it an attractive entry point for buyers who want the Northside Trail, proximity to Chastain Park, and a genuine neighborhood feel. The BeltLine Northside Trail has increased visibility and demand in recent years, and well-maintained homes sell steadily in this low-inventory market.
Key Highlights
Collier Hills, Atlanta
Collier Hills is one of Atlanta's best-kept secrets — an established, peaceful residential neighborhood positioned perfectly between Buckhead and Midtown. Developed primarily from the 1930s through the late 1940s, the area retains a timeless, tree-lined character with cottage-style homes that feel a world away from the traffic and density just blocks in either direction. What sets Collier Hills apart is its deep connection to nature: Tanyard Creek Park runs through the neighborhood, the Atlanta BeltLine Northside Trail provides direct trail access, and Memorial Park and Ardmore Park are just steps away. For buyers who want an established intown neighborhood with genuine green space and easy access to both Buckhead and Midtown, Collier Hills delivers in ways that are increasingly hard to find.
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What to explore in Collier Hills.
Outdoors & Recreation
- BeltLine Northside Trail — walking, running, cycling through the neighborhood
- Tanyard Creek Park — creek-side trails and green space
- Memorial Park — swimming pool, tennis, playgrounds
Dining & Shopping
- Cheshire Bridge Road — eclectic dining corridor
- Buckhead restaurants and shopping minutes away
- Midtown restaurant scene within easy reach
Community
- Collier Hills neighborhood gatherings
- Walkable tree-lined streets for evening strolls
- Access to both Buckhead and Midtown events
Raising a family in Collier Hills.
E. Rivers Elementary
APS — well-regarded Buckhead-area school
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
APS — serves the Buckhead corridor
North Atlanta High School
APS — serves the Buckhead area
Christ the King School
Nearby Catholic school
Getting around from Collier Hills, and what day-to-day life costs.
Getting to downtown from Collier Hills is typically 15 minutes by car, and the routes below are the ones that matter for Atlanta's other job centers, including the airport and Perimeter. At rush hour, plan for the higher end of every range.
15 minutes by car
BeltLine Northside Trail connects to broader network; MARTA bus service nearby
I-75/I-85 connector and GA-400 both accessible
Day-to-day costs in Collier Hills like groceries, utilities, and gas track close to what you'd pay across Metro Atlanta, so housing is usually the line item that decides the monthly numbers. In Collier Hills that typically means the $750K – $1.2M range. If that works for your budget, the rest of the picture usually falls in line with the metro average; if it doesn't, it's worth a conversation about which parts of the area give you more for the money.
Local favorites in Collier Hills.
When people ask me where to eat, grab coffee, or shop in Collier Hills, these are the places I point them to.
A Turkish-Mediterranean bistro right on Collier Road; the meze spread is a neighborhood favorite.
New Orleans plates and a relaxed bar on Collier Road, with a loyal crowd from the surrounding blocks.
The Korean-Mexican taco shop on Collier Road that put this stretch on the map; the bulgogi tacos sell themselves.
Japanese steakhouse and sushi at Collier Crossing, a reliable date-night pick in the neighborhood.
The Collier Road outpost of the Atlanta original; weekend brunch here is a local ritual.
An approachable restaurant and bar at 1201 Collier Road with drinks and dinner for the neighborhood crowd.
Why buyers choose Collier Hills.
BeltLine access in an established, quiet neighborhood — that combination is rare.
The price point is more accessible than Ansley Park or Chastain Park for comparable intown living.
Tanyard Creek Park and the surrounding green space make this feel like a nature retreat inside the city.
Location between Buckhead and Midtown means you're close to everything without paying the premium for either.
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