In the Heart of the City but with a Residential Charm, Haynes Manor Continues to Grow
With exciting new projects underway, the picturesque neighborhood is on track to becoming one of Atlanta's most amenity rich communities
It’s just so quintessentially “Atlanta,” Haynes Manor—traditional yet stylish, manicured but not unapproachable, in the heart of the city but with a decidedly residential charm and quietude. The picturesque neighborhood borders Peachtree Road on one end and Northside on the other, with Peachtree Battle running right through. The avenue, for which the Peachtree Battle Alliance (Haynes Manor’s neighborhood association) is named, is about 115 years old, surrounded by some of the city’s most architecturally significant homes, and even inspired the cultural phenomenon of the early aughts, the play Peachtree Battle (remember Trudy Habersham?). Haynes Manor residents can stroll toward Northside to play in the 200-acre Atlanta Memorial Park, which includes Bobby Jones Golf Course, Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, and Haynes Manor Park. Head toward Peachtree, and the conveniences of Peachtree Battle Shopping Center offer neighborhood cult favorites Café Lapin and Jalisco, shopping at Onward Reserve, High Country Outfitters, Woo Skincare + Cosmetics, and Holeman and Finch Bottle Shop.
History
Haynes Manor was developed in 1925 on 190 acres by Eugene Van Valkenburg Haynes, a prominent Whitehall jeweler turned real estate developer. In late 1926, he deeded 20 acres of land to the City and Fulton County for Atlanta Memorial Park. A year later, Haynes gave another 36-acre tract for a municipal golf course and clubhouse, which opened as Bobby Jones Golf Course in 1933. Contingent to Haynes’ development, Peachtree Heights Park was developed by Eretus Rivers (for whom E. Rivers Elementary is named) and Walter P. Andrews. New York architects Carrère & Hastings designed the street layout and the “Lodge” (also known as the “little white house” at the corner of Peachtree and Peachtree Battle), which was the real estate office for E. Rivers Realty. In 1937, it was deeded to Fulton County for use as an educational building and became “Mrs. Bloodworth’s Kindergarten,” a Daughters of the Revolution facility, and then office space for E. Rivers Elementary. Rumors and speculation vary as to the current and future state of the building.
$4.1 Million
Highest sale (last 12 months, single-family homes)
200
Acres of parks and greenways making up the neighborhood
$726
Average price per square foot (for sales in last 12 months, single-family home)
Future
The Atlanta Opera worked closely with the Haynes Manor Foundation, the Peachtree Battle Alliance, and the Atlanta Memorial Park Conservancy to plan a significant transformation of the historic Bobby Jones Clubhouse (the vacant Grecian Revival at 384 Woodward Way) to a new 56,000-square-foot multidisciplinary arts center. In summer of 2027, all of Atlanta can expect to enjoy a variety of performances and community programming focusing on the arts including recitals, jazz, cabarets, and chamber operas (and while anyone with BeltLine access could stroll over, Haynes Manor residents may also enjoy a lovely hum of an orchestra from their backyards). Core funding for the $45-million project is already secured, and a capital raise is underway.
“Haynes Manor hits all the high points from an architectural perspective. From the 1930s English, Georgian, and Colonial estates to the quaint cottages, there is something for everyone in this quintessential Atlanta neighborhood.”
—Brandon Ingram, Architect and Haynes Manor Resident
IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW
The Art Deco house at 306 Peachtree Battle is considered to be Atlanta’s only true Art Deco residence and the subject of many whispers. Built in 1934, the Evans-Cucich house may have had a tunnel running underneath Peachtree Battle—neighbors in the know confess there is a door there, but cannot confirm the tunnel (but that doesn’t stop them from conjecturing about it).
Big Brag
The neighborhood had a big win in obtaining nonprofit status for the Peachtree Battle Alliance Neighborhood Improvement organization, whose mission is beautification and enhancements throughout the neighborhood. Says board member Hil Harper: “We’re proud of the 501(c)(3), which many may be unfamiliar with, but our visibility is growing as we continue to make our beautiful neighborhood even more attractive and one of the best places to live in Atlanta.” The initial projects were the Sam T. Roberts Memorial Park at the Northside Drive entrance, and the Sagamore Drive entrance (both completed in late 2024); next up are the Peachtree Battle Avenue medians, and then the Peachtree Road entrance. The nonprofit, in partnership with Peachtree Battle Alliance, FEMA, and City of Atlanta Parks department, also helped foster the Betty Young Park, which opened in 2024, creating a beautiful greenspace for kids and adults to enjoy.
Mascot
Golden Retriever, English Cream specifically.