Alpharetta is North Fulton's most commercially developed suburb — and one of Metro Atlanta's most consistently reliable housing markets. Home to 700+ tech companies including ADP, LexisNexis, and Verizon, and ranked the #1 career powerhouse in the U.S. in 2026. Median sold price approximately $700K–$753K citywide, with the 30009 zip code running closer to $800K. Neighborhoods range from walkable Downtown Alpharetta and Avalon to the master-planned Windward community (3,400 acres, 195-acre private lake), Crooked Creek (gated golf), and north Alpharetta estate properties. Three high school zones: Alpharetta High (9/10 GreatSchools, 96% graduation), Milton High (top 5% in Georgia), and Cambridge High (#21 in Georgia, Niche 2026). This guide covers current market data, full neighborhood breakdowns, school zoning by address, the honest Alpharetta vs. Roswell comparison, commute reality on GA-400, and who Alpharetta is genuinely the right fit for. 25 miles north of Downtown Atlanta. Car-dependent — no MARTA. Here's what you need to know before you buy.

Milton, GA is North Fulton's most distinctive suburb — and its most misunderstood. It's the only city in Metro Atlanta with minimum one-acre lot requirements in significant portions of the city, a genuine equestrian culture, and two top-ranked public high schools (Milton High, top 5% in Georgia; Cambridge High, #21 in Georgia per Niche 2026). Median sold price approximately $1.1M-$1.2M, with entry points in Crabapple and Deerfield starting around $500K-$700K and estate properties at The Manor and White Columns reaching $1.5M-$4M+. This guide covers current market data, neighborhood breakdowns (Crabapple, White Columns, The Manor, equestrian communities), school zoning by address, commute reality on GA-400, and how Milton compares to Alpharetta and Johns Creek. 30 miles north of Downtown Atlanta. Car-dependent — no MARTA. Here's what you need to know before you buy.

Johns Creek ranks #1 Best Place to Live in Georgia for 2025-2026, but here's what most corporate relocation buyers don't realize: just because a home is in Johns Creek doesn't mean it's zoned to Johns Creek High School or Chattahoochee High School. This guide breaks down the real market data (median $685K, very competitive with ~3 offers average), school zoning reality across three high school zones, and which of Johns Creek's seven distinct neighborhoods actually fits your lifestyle—from Country Club of the South's luxury golf estates to Shakerag's affordable entry point.

Roswell is North Atlanta's established family suburb—historic downtown, strong school reputation, tree-lined neighborhoods, and unmistakably suburban character while maintaining identity separate from cookie-cutter developments. Nearly 10 years helping Atlanta buyers means I've shown hundreds of homes in Roswell. It attracts families researching Fulton County Schools, professionals relocating who want accessible suburban living with historic character, empty nesters downsizing from larger North Fulton homes. Median prices $607K-$682K, very competitive market (homes receive ~3 offers average). Historic Canton Street downtown, Chattahoochee River access. Verify school zoning by address. 20 miles from Downtown Atlanta. Here's what you need to know.