Ben Hirsh

Owner at The Buckhead Paper

Writer at Buckhead.com

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Chastain Park Amphitheatre rocks the neighborhood in 2025

2 weeks ago | buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh

Okay, Buckhead neighbors, get ready! The warmer evenings are rolling in, and that means another season of incredible music under the stars is just around the corner at our very own iconic neighborhood venue, the Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park. Whether you’re a long-time local who cherishes those Chastain nights or new to the area, experiencing a show here is a quintessential Atlanta experience.
The Soundtrack of Summer: Chastain Park's 2025 Lineup is Here

2 weeks ago | buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh

Okay, Buckhead neighbors, get ready! The warmer evenings are rolling in, and that means another season of incredible music under the stars is just around the corner at our very own iconic neighborhood venue, the Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park. Whether you’re a long-time local who cherishes those Chastain nights or new to the area, experiencing a show here is a quintessential Atlanta experience.
10 Years in, and Buckhead.com is better than ever!

2 months ago | buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh

Ten years ago, just as I was getting Buckhead.com established as a community news source, I decided that we needed to create a compelling brand for the Buckhead community. I enlisted the talents of renowned brand designer, Mike Slaughter. Mike’s reputation for place-making was stellar, with his work including the Alys Beach brand and the ubiquitous “30A” bumper sticker. Mike and I spent hours immersed in conversations about the community and my vision for Buckhead.com.
Setting the Pace: Buckhead's Top 10 Home Sales of 2024 Shatter Records

2 months ago | buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh

Buckhead’s luxury real estate market soared to new heights in 2024, shattering records and redefining expectations. The year started strong, with early significant sales including a Knollwood Drive home in Tuxedo Park selling for $9.5 million and a Georgian estate in the Paces neighborhood for $12.8 million. This early success set the tone for a year of unprecedented achievements. Later in the year a home at 3540 Woodhaven Road that tipped the scales with 49,665 square feet sold for $17 million.
The Decorator You Never Knew: The Complicated Real Estate Legacy of Kenny Rogers

Oct 30, 2024 | buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh

The headline on a recent real estate listing located just north of Chastain Park caught my attention: “Discover the legacy of Kenny Rogers as you step inside his final home.” It beckoned, “Now is your time to own a piece of Kenny Rogers’ history.” Interior photos revealed walls lined with platinum records and shelves proudly displaying a row of Grammy Awards.
New Condo Tower Could Soon Rise Next To The St Regis Hotel In The Buckhead Village

Oct 30, 2024 | buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh

Kolter Urban, a Florida condominium developer, has confirmed plans for its latest high-rise condominium project at 102 West Paces Ferry Road, directly adjacent to the iconic St. Regis Atlanta hotel and residences. This marks Kolter Urban’s third major venture in Buckhead, following the sell-out success of the 22-story Graydon and the nearly completed Dillon Buckhead that is located next to the Peachtree Battle shopping center.
Buckhead Home Sells for $17 million after a substantial price cut

Aug 8, 2024 | buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh

3540 Woodhaven Road in Buckhead’s Tuxedo Park neighborhood sold on July 12th, 2024 for $17 million after 177 days on the market. This sale price was enough to land it in the top five sales of all time for Buckhead, but was 51% discount off the original asking price. This home, which took three years to construct, is believed to be the largest home to ever sell in Buckhead based on the square footage of 49,665 square feet. The buyer was 3540 Woodhaven Property LLC.
The top 10 homes sold during the 1st half of 2024 broke records in a fast-paced market

Jul 18, 2024 | buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh

At the halfway mark, 2024 has already seen the bar raised in many ways for Buckhead real estate. The year started off strong when I sold a home on Knollwood Drive in Tuxedo Park for $9.5 million. The all-cash deal closed on January 17th in a private transaction in which I represented both the buyer and seller. With 11 months left in the year, this home had already topped the highest sale of 2023.
Dornoch Triumphs at Belmont, Building on West Paces Racing's Success

Jun 9, 2024 | buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh

In a surprise finish, Dornoch won the 2024 Belmont Stakes on Saturday at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Among a stacked field, the odds were not in favor of the horse at 17-1. This win not only adds to Dornoch’s but also highlights the achievements of Buckhead’s West Paces Racing, the ownership group behind this champion horse. West Paces Racing has consistently demonstrated its commitment to excellence in the horse racing community.
Buckhead Home Sets All-time Atlanta Record In $19,800,000 Sale

Mar 12, 2024 | buckhead.com | Ben Hirsh

In a landmark real estate transaction, Buckhead real estate broker Ben Hirsh has sold 3391 Tuxedo Road in Atlanta for $19.8 million. The all-cash purchase closed on March 12, 2024 in a private transaction in which Hirsh represented the seller. Harvin Greene with Dorsey Alston Realtors represented the buyer. This off-market deal more than doubles the highest sale of 2023, also brokered by Hirsh, and sets the record as the highest recorded home sale price in Atlanta history.