Atlanta, GA
Elyse Buckhead Condominiums Begin Construction as Early Sales Top $50 Million
In Buckhead, meaningful change in the residential market tends to happen quietly—until it doesn’t. This spring, Kolter Urban is making a definitive impact with the start of construction on its third residential tower in Buckhead.
Elyse Buckhead, a new 20-story residential condominium tower along West Paces Ferry Road, has officially broken ground, marking a significant step forward not only for the project itself but for the broader Buckhead residential market. The milestone follows more than $60 million in early contracts, underscoring a level of demand that has been building quietly—and decisively—over the past several months.
For buyers and market observers alike, the combination of construction commencement and early sales velocity tells a clear story: confidence in well-located new construction remains strong, particularly in supply-constrained submarkets like Buckhead.
The Buckhead Market Defined by Limited New Opportunities
That dynamic is not new, but it is becoming more pronounced. Buckhead has long been defined by its established character and limited development pipeline. With few sites available for new high-rise development, most inventory consists of resale residences.
Kolter Urban, serving as development manager, brings a track record that includes the successful sellout of Graydon and The Dillon—two projects that helped shape the current condominium landscape in the neighborhood. Their performance has contributed to strong recognition among both local real estate professionals and buyers.
“Breaking ground is an important milestone, but it’s also a reflection of the response we’ve seen from the market,” said Aaron Taulbee, Regional President of Kolter Urban. “Early demand has reinforced our belief that there is a continued need for thoughtfully designed, well-located residences in Buckhead. Savvy buyers understand the advantages of entering at this stage.”
That early-stage confidence is driven by more than timing alone. It is also shaped by experience—particularly among buyers who recognize Kolter Urban’s track record in Buckhead and understand the performance of its previous developments. Historically, those who engaged in the pre-construction phase of Graydon and The Dillon benefited from both pricing advantages and broader selection, reinforcing a pattern that continues to inform buyer behavior today.
At Elyse, one- to three-bedroom residences are currently offered from just over $1 million, providing a range of entry points for those seeking a long-term position within the neighborhood.
A Construction Milestone That Changes the Conversation
Integra Construction, the general contractor for the project, brings deep experience in the Buckhead market, having delivered both Graydon and The Dillon. That continuity across Kolter Urban’s previous developments reinforces a level of consistency in execution, along with a strong familiarity with local conditions. Their involvement reflects a commitment to quality and precision in construction, with the project currently scheduled for completion in late 2028.
Design and Livability Drive Long-Term Appeal
Elyse Buckhead will include 194 residences, ranging from approximately 1,400 to over 4,000 square feet, with layouts designed to support a range of lifestyles—from full-time primary residences to those seeking a pied-à-terre or a more effortless city-based lifestyle. Expansive floor plans, floor-to-ceiling glass, and private terraces create a sense of openness that aligns with how many buyers are choosing to live today—prioritizing light, connection to the outdoors, and adaptable living space.
The amenity offering further reinforces that approach. With more than 63,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, the building has been designed as a true extension of the residences. Rather than functioning as occasional-use spaces, these environments are intended to support everyday routines—whether that includes wellness, work-from-home flexibility, entertaining, or quiet retreat. The result is a residential experience that feels both comprehensive and intentionally scaled.
Location remains a defining factor.
A Central Location Near Buckhead Village
Situated adjacent to the St. Regis Atlanta, Elyse Buckhead occupies one of the neighborhood’s most sought-after residential corridors, with immediate proximity to Buckhead Village. This positioning allows residents to engage with the area’s dining, retail, and cultural destinations while maintaining a sense of separation and residential calm—an increasingly important balance for today’s buyer.
Taken together, the project’s timing, location, design, and execution help explain its early traction. More broadly, they also reflect a market that continues to respond to well-considered new construction. As the project moves into its next phase, Elyse Buckhead offers a clear example of how demand is taking shape in one of Atlanta’s most established neighborhoods.
For those watching the evolution of Buckhead’s residential market, the message is clear: when Kolter Urban offers a new opportunity, the luxury market takes note. The Elyse Buckhead Sales Gallery is located at 107 W Paces Ferry Road, Suite 200, across the street from the project development site. Learn more at ElyseBuckhead.com or call 404.777.6259.
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A woman was fatally stabbed on a MARTA train near the Oakland City Station on May 30, 2026. (FOX 5)
ATLANTA – A 25-year-old man is accused of fatally stabbing an Atlanta woman on a MARTA train at the Oakland City Station on Saturday.
What we know:
John Elijah Matthews is charged with murder in the death of 66-year-old Margaret Swan.
MARTA police officers were called to the train for a stabbing around noon.
Police officers arrested Matthews immediately near the train after several witnesses saw the violent act take place. Emergency medical workers attempted life-saving efforts, but Swan died on the scene.
“This appears to be a senseless act of violence, and our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones and those who witnessed this horrific incident,” MARTA said in an official statement. The agency stated that its police force is actively investigating the matter.
Woman stabbed to death on Atlanta MARTA train; 1 arrested
What we don’t know:
Investigators have not yet confirmed what happened in the moments leading up to the attack or whether Swan and Matthews knew each other beforehand.
Dig deeper:
Public transit passengers have expressed growing fear following the weekend killing. Another person survived a separate stabbing at the Georgia State MARTA station last weekend, leaving commuters worried about system security.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office and MARTA police. Additional information comes from prior FOX 5 reporting.
As Atlanta gets set to host the World Cup, commuters should rest easy, as the city has handled this kind of pressure before.
A MARTA billboard about World Cup traffic stands outside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)
Atlanta hosts its first of eight FIFA World Cup games June 15 and is among 16 North American cities with this honor.
An event of this magnitude requires significant planning, personnel, equipment and cooperation to go smoothly. And while Atlanta is notorious for slow traffic, the city says it is ready to host the world and has the receipts to prove it.
I sat down with Georgia Tech professor of environmental and civil engineering, Michael Hunter, to get a read on how well Atlanta should be able to move people.
“Georgia had a lot of foresight and it is paying dividends now, because they can hold an event like the World Cup, which is going to involve state coordination, city coordination, local county coordination, and they can do that,” he said.
One wise strategy was implemented at the state level in the last 10-15 years, Hunter said, as the Georgia Department of Transportation incentivized local governments to buy the same traffic signal equipment. That allows traffic lights to “talk” to each other and adjust priorities for vehicles, transit or pedestrians, based on traffic flow. Flanked by a bank of his own traffic signal boxes and test modeling computers in his lab, Hunter explained the Summer Olympics were a turning point for Atlanta. While the 1996 Games were far from perfect, the city proved it could host the world.
The 2019 Super Bowl proved to be another revelation in A-Town.
“They learned at the Super Bowl how to get everybody to talk,” Hunter explained. “It is about the coordination.”
And, he noted, reflecting on his nearly 30 years in the field, Georgia does this better than other places he has studied.
The Atlanta Police Department recently met with reporters to detail its World Cup efforts. Officers will not be allowed to take vacation during the weeks of World Cup activities. Millions of dollars are approved for overtime. And Atlanta has a flexible and coordinated transportation plan, officials said. Police will be at GDOT’s Traffic Management Center and at the Georgia World Congress Center ops center.
“We will also rely on Atlanta DOT, their new integrated command center, to also give us real-time information visually from the cameras around to make sure that we can make real-time decisions in a timely manner to best move traffic,” Charles Hampton Jr., deputy chief of the Atlanta police special events division, said at the Tuesday presentation.
Hampton noted that while there are no scheduled road closures for the World Cup around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they could block streets if large crowds spill over.
Hampton said the city conducted a training exercise among multiple departments in late March and gleaned good feedback. And he said any plans have to be flexible as circumstances change.
Hunter explained the biggest World Cup traffic challenge could be the arrivals of VIPs. “You’re going to have presidents, prime ministers, royalty — all these people coming in who don’t usually come to all these events. And they all are going to have special needs,” he said.
This could require unplanned road closures or even the removal of pedestrians from certain areas at peak times.
Navigating the events or the city itself during this unique period requires patience from all, Hunter said.
The city performed well for the 2019 Super Bowl (it is set to host it again in 2028), the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, the College Football Playoff National Championship game (2018, 2025), multiple NCAA Final Four events and multiple megabanger concerts at the Benz.
Atlanta basically has eight of these events this summer, but the city did not implode under the former examples. If drivers who do not need to be near the stadium and Centennial Olympic Park stay away, things will move even better. Doug Turnbull covers the traffic/transportation beat for WXIA-TV (11Alive). His reports appear on the 11Alive Morning News from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and on 11Alive.com. Email Doug at dturnbull@11alive.com. Subscribe to the weekly “Gridlock Guy” newsletter for the column here.
Doug Turnbull has covered Atlanta traffic for over 20 years.
In court filing, Trump administration says judge overseeing state elections case is biased.
The Department of Justice is asking U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross to recuse herself in a Georgia election records case. (Handout)
The United States is asking a federal judge in Atlanta to recuse herself from an election-related lawsuit, saying her reported appearance at an election event for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis creates “the appearance of bias.”
In a court filing Friday, the federal government sought the recusal of U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross from its lawsuit attempting to get Georgia’s voter registration data from Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
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Journalist Rosie Manins is a senior courts and legal affairs reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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