Antebellum history, a buzzing Canton Street and miles of Chattahoochee riverfront, just north of Atlanta.
A historic mill town with a big-city dining scene and a riverfront backyard.
Roswell sits on the north bank of the Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, between Sandy Springs to the south and Alpharetta and Milton to the north. Few suburbs anywhere offer what Roswell does: a genuine historic downtown, one of metro Atlanta's best restaurant streets, and miles of river trails, all within easy reach of GA-400.
The town began in the late 1830s, when Roswell King, a businessman from coastal Darien, Georgia, saw the power of Vickery Creek. In 1839, he and his son Barrington incorporated the Roswell Manufacturing Company and built a cotton mill. They also invited friends to build grand Greek Revival homes nearby. One of them, Bulloch Hall, was the childhood home of Mittie Bulloch, mother of President Theodore Roosevelt. She married Theodore Roosevelt Sr. there in 1853.
Union troops burned the mills in 1864. Today the ruins, the covered bridge over Vickery Creek, and three historic house museums sit within a 640-acre historic district. Roswell was incorporated in 1854 and has grown into a city where history and modern living sit side by side.
Roswell has more personality than almost any suburb in metro Atlanta. On a typical weekend, locals might paddle the Chattahoochee in the morning, browse antiques on Canton Street in the afternoon, and finish with dinner on a patio downtown. On third Thursdays from spring through fall, thousands gather for Alive in Roswell.
Homes cover every era. Near downtown, you'll find restored historic homes, new custom builds on in-town lots, and luxury townhomes. Farther out are established country club communities, swim/tennis neighborhoods, and quiet streets with larger lots in north Roswell.
That range draws young professionals, growing families and empty-nesters alike. Many buyers who love Milton's schools but want a walkable downtown end up choosing Roswell.
Community | Setting | Why buyers choose it |
|---|---|---|
Historic Roswell and The Preserve at Historic Roswell | New custom and restored homes near downtown | Walk or golf-cart to Canton Street; Roswell's highest-priced area, with a recent median above $2 million |
Horseshoe Bend | Country club community | Golf, tennis, three pools, pickleball and an active social calendar; recent median about $761,000 |
Willow Springs (Country Club of Roswell) | Homes around an 18-hole course and 25-acre lake | Golf-course and lake lots, with optional club membership |
Brookfield Country Club | Established club community | Golf and tennis, quiet streets; recent median about $942,500 |
Martin's Landing | Large planned community near the river | 55-acre lake, 15 tennis courts, three pools and miles of trails |
Chatham Park | Gated, Stephen Fuller–designed enclave | Pocket parks and a circular plan near downtown |
North Roswell (Wexford and others) | Custom homes, some on larger lots | Close to Crabapple and Milton, with strong school zones |
I know Historic Roswell firsthand. My notable sales on this site include two homes on Roswell Farms Drive, at $2.5 million and $2.7 million, a short golf-cart ride from Canton Street.
Neighborhood medians come from Momentum.
Roswell is a healthy, steady market. Prices are up modestly, and well-priced homes typically go under contract in under a month.
Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
Median sale price (12 months) | $690,000, up 2.9% YoY | |
Months of supply | About 3.6 | |
Typical time to contract | About 25 days | |
Share of sales over list price | 29.1% |
Roswell's range is unusually wide. You'll find condos and townhomes under $300,000 alongside new estates near downtown above $2 million. That makes neighborhood-level pricing essential, whether you're buying or selling.
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Canton Street is Roswell's crown jewel. This historic stretch is lined with sidewalk patios, galleries and boutiques, and it draws diners from across metro Atlanta.
Favorites include Little Alley Steak, an upscale steakhouse in a former antique shop, and Table & Main, serving simple, seasonal Southern food in a century-old house. Osteria Mattone brings Roman-style Italian, while Roux on Canton offers oysters and Southern comfort food. You'll also find Zest for sushi, 1920 Tavern, and The Mill Kitchen and Bar by the historic mill. On the quieter north end, try North End Kitchen & Bar or Gracious Plenty for breakfast. Roswell Provisionsis the go-to stop for charcuterie, cheese and wine.
Just down Atlanta Street, Roswell Junction turned a former church into a food hall with multiple restaurants, bars, a patio stage and yard games. Roswell also has four breweries. For bigger shopping trips, Avalon and North Point are a short drive up GA-400.
Roswell has more than 900 acres of parkland, and the Chattahoochee River runs along its entire southern edge.
History lovers can tour Roswell's three house museums: Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. Ghost tours of the historic district are a local favorite.
The event calendar stays full. Alive in Roswell turns Canton Street into a street party with live music on the third Thursday of each month from April through October. The Roswell Wine Festival, Harvest on the Hooch at the Nature Center, and performances at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center round out the year.
Roswell is served by Fulton County Schools. Most homes feed into one of two high school clusters:
Cluster | Elementary (examples) | High |
|---|---|---|
Roswell High | Sweet Apple, Roswell North, Mimosa | Roswell High School, ranked in the top 20% of Georgia high schools on SchoolDigger |
Centennial High | Hillside, River Eves and others | Centennial High School, also in the top 25% statewide |
Sweet Apple Elementary in north Roswell consistently ranks among Georgia's top public elementary schools. Families also have strong public charter options, including Fulton Academy of Science and Technology and the International Charter School of Atlanta.
For private education, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, Fellowship Christian School and Queen of Angels Catholic School are all close by. As always, I confirm the assigned public schools for every home.
Roswell has one of the best locations in North Fulton for commuters. Holcomb Bridge Road (GA-140) connects to GA-400, putting the Perimeter, Buckhead and Midtown within easy reach. Atlanta Street (GA-9) crosses the Chattahoochee into Sandy Springs, while Marietta Highway and GA-92 head west toward Cobb and Cherokee Counties.
Alpharetta, Avalon and downtown Milton are each about 10 to 15 minutes north. Close to downtown, Roswell's growing network of golf-cart paths and the Riverwalk make it easy to leave the car at home.
Roswell | Milton | Alpharetta | Johns Creek | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feel | Historic, walkable, riverfront | Rural, equestrian, private | Polished suburb, lively downtown | Family-focused, golf and river |
Signature spots | Canton Street, Riverwalk, mill ruins | Crabapple, horse farms | Avalon, City Center | Town Center, Medley |
Median sale (2026) | About $690,000 | About $1.25 million | About $705,000 | About $726,000 |
Best for | Walkability, history and river life | Land, privacy and top schools | Shopping, dining and convenience | Schools, golf and river living |
Medians: Momentum Roswell, Momentum Milton, Momentum Alpharetta, Zillow Johns Creek.
Compare Milton, Alpharetta and Johns Creek.
Is Roswell, GA a good place to live? Yes. Roswell combines a historic, walkable downtown, one of metro Atlanta's best dining streets, miles of river trails and well-regarded Fulton County schools.
What county is Roswell in? The City of Roswell is in Fulton County. Some East Cobb homes use a "Roswell, GA 30075" mailing address, but they're in Cobb County with Cobb schools.
How much do homes cost in Roswell? The median sale price was about $690,000 as of October 2026. Prices range from townhomes under $300,000 to estates near downtown above $2 million.
What are the best neighborhoods in Roswell? Historic Roswell is the most in-demand area for walkability. Country club communities like Horseshoe Bend, Willow Springs and Brookfield Country Club, along with Martin's Landing, are also popular.
What high schools serve Roswell? Roswell High and Centennial High, both Fulton County public schools. Private options nearby include Blessed Trinity and Fellowship Christian.
What is Alive in Roswell? It's a free street festival with live music on Canton Street, held the third Thursday of each month from April through October.
What is there to do in Roswell? Walk the Riverwalk, visit the Chattahoochee Nature Center, hike Vickery Creek to the mill ruins, tour Bulloch and Barrington Halls, and dine on Canton Street.
From historic homes near Canton Street to country club estates by the river, Roswell has something for nearly every buyer. I'll help you understand which streets truly walk to downtown, which communities offer the amenities you want, and how values differ block by block.
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