Swanky ‘Ronara’ to continue downtown Alpharetta densification

Josh Green

Thu, 02/20/2025 – 17:04

The densification of blocks around Alpharetta City Center is set to continue with housing that starts at a couple of million bucks.

Infrastructure work and street installation is finished for a residential project called “Ronara” that will take shape between 236 and 244 N. Main St., a few blocks north of downtown Alpharetta’s main hub of shopping and dining.

According to Ronara joint venture partners Monte Hewett and Atlanta-based Kingdom Estates, vertical construction is scheduled to begin at the 1.61-acre site next month.

Ronara is replacing two single-family houses perched above North Main Street with 11 luxury, detached homes that will feature side courtyards instead of sprawling, suburban yards.

Expect prices of $2 million—and up—for Ronara homes.

Overview of Ronara plans along North Main Street. Courtesy of Monte Hewett/Kingdom Estates

The 244 to 236 N. Main St. sites in relation to the bulk of downtown Alpharetta, located just to the south. Google Maps

Just beyond the Ronara front stoops, Georgia Department of Transportation is deep into the $50-million reconstruction of North Main Street/Ga. Highway 9.

That project is widening the corridor to four lanes for 3.6 miles between Upper Hembree Road and Windward Parkway, while also installing bike lanes, 10-foot sidewalks, on-street parking in places, ADA-friendly sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, and other features.

Courtesy of Monte Hewett/Kingdom Estates

The North Main Street parcels in question in May 2022. Google Maps

Monte Hewett has built more than 35 neighborhoods in Atlanta and places such as Halcyon since its founding in the early 2000s. Recent intown ventures include The Harman near East Atlanta Village and the townhome component at West Midtown’s growing The Interlock district.

Elsewhere in Alpharetta, the developer started bringing condo project Findley Row to market last summer, just north of Ga. Highway 400 between North Point Mall and Avalon. That’s one residential component of a new mixed-use enclave called Northwinds Summit.

Swing up to the gallery for more Ronara context and images.

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