Buckhead Village just got a little more vertical. Construction officially kicked off this week on Elyse Buckhead, a 20-story luxury condo tower that marks the third high-rise project from Florida-based developer Kolter Urban in one of Atlanta's most walkable corners. And the starting price? A cool $1 million — the highest entry point yet for the developer in the area.
The project sits at 102 West Paces Ferry Road, right next to the St. Regis Atlanta, in what developers are calling one of the Southeast's premier luxury destinations. That's not marketing fluff when you consider the location: you can walk to shopping, dining, and some of the best people-watching in the city. For Buckhead, walkability is the entire pitch, and this site delivers on it.
What's Going Up
Elyse Buckhead will bring 194 for-sale condos to a neighborhood that's been shifting from apartments to ownership for years. According to Urbanize Atlanta, the project is already nearing $60 million in presales — before a single wall goes up. That kind of momentum tells you the market for high-end condos in Buckhead isn't slowing down, even with economic uncertainty hanging over the luxury real estate sector.
The building will rise 20 stories, which puts it firmly in skyline territory but not quite supertall status. For context, this is Kolter Urban's third condo project in Buckhead, following Graydon Buckhead and another tower that helped prove the demand for luxury ownership in the area. The $1 million entry price is a new bar for Kolter in Atlanta, signaling just how confident they are in this specific block.
Why This Location Matters
Buckhead Village isn't just another Buckhead address. It's the part of Buckhead where you actually want to leave your car in the garage. The area has invested heavily in pedestrian infrastructure, and it shows. You've got retail, restaurants like Peach Cobbler Cafe, and services like Purely Pampered Nail Spa all within walking distance. For buyers dropping seven figures on a condo, walkability isn't a nice-to-have — it's the entire reason you pay the premium.
The proximity to the St. Regis also matters. That hotel has anchored luxury hospitality in Buckhead for years, and having a new residential tower next door creates a mini luxury corridor. It's the kind of clustering that makes a neighborhood feel complete, not just built out.
The Bigger Picture
Atlanta's condo market has always been tricky. For years, the city has been dominated by apartments and single-family homes, with condos occupying a much smaller slice of the pie. But Buckhead has been the exception, especially at the luxury end. Projects like this one prove there's sustained demand for ownership, even at prices that would buy you a mansion in most other parts of metro Atlanta.
What makes Elyse Buckhead worth watching is that it's part of a larger pattern. Across the city, we're seeing more high-rise ownership projects break ground, from affordable housing in Old Fourth Ward to major redevelopment in South Downtown. The common thread? Buyers and renters want density, walkability, and proximity to the action. Buckhead Village checks all three boxes.
A $1 million starting price in Buckhead doesn't shock me. What does surprise me is how quickly presales are moving — $60 million before groundbreaking suggests the market for luxury condos isn't just holding steady, it's accelerating. The location does most of the heavy lifting here. You're paying for the ability to walk out your door and actually be somewhere, which is rare in a city where most luxury real estate still assumes you're driving everywhere. If Kolter can deliver on the finishes and amenities at this price point, Elyse Buckhead will set a new standard for what high-rise ownership looks like in Buckhead Village. This is the kind of project that shapes a neighborhood for the next decade.
