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Sabrina Wells
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Last Modified: March 28, 2026

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Piedmont Heights Neighborhood Guide

25of 43 Atlanta Neighborhoods

Where Bungalows Cost More Than Buckhead Condos

🧭Generally defined as the area: Bordered by Piedmont Road to the east, I-85 to the west, Lindbergh Drive to the north, and roughly Monroe Drive to the south

📌Best known for: Tree canopy so thick Google Maps loses you

👕You can spot a Piedmont Heights local by: They walk to Ansley Mall in Lululemon and Hokas

👍Move here if you want: To be close to Piedmont Park and Morningside while still having easy access to stores

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Piedmont Road traffic turning your 5 minute drive into 20...at almost any time of day

✨The vibe around Piedmont Heights is: Mature trees hiding new money

Neighborhood Tags:
SafeQuietDog FriendlyWealthy enclaveFit & ActiveOutdoorsy

Pros & Cons of Piedmont Heights

Piedmont Heights strengths (top 5)

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Piedmont Heights Neighborhood DNA

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Some of the Piedmont Heights hotspots include: Piedmont Park, Antico Pizza, Grady High School, Piedmont Corridor, and Amsterdam Walk.
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Sabrina Wells — Georgia Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

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Moving to Piedmont Heights - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Atlanta or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Atlanta guide for the big-picture view — or compare Piedmont Heights against other parts of the city in our Atlanta neighborhood guide.