Some of the most import features of Atlanta real estate are taxes, traffic and schools. This particular Atlanta Real estate blog will focus on what we call the “Atlanta Hop”.
The “Atlanta Hop” is the process of an Atlanta couple buying and selling houses to follow public schools. This home buying process usual starts before a couple even knows it.
1.) The couples usual start with a home in a fun intown location before even thinking about children. Examples of these areas and home for sale in them are; Decatur, Virginia Highland, Brookhaven and Smyrna. These areas in Atlanta are not necessarily known as the best schools but they are known for great locations and fun restaurants and bars.
2.) 1st big HOP. Time to look for a home in a good Elementary school. 1st step in the hop is to call us to list your current home. 2nd step is to look for homes in Dunwoody, East Cobb, Norcross, Morningside or Buckhead. These are areas in Atlanta know for some of the top public elementary schools. Not all schools in these areas are the best but some of the most notable schools (from the web site Schooldigger.com) are Vanderlyn, Tritt, Mountain Park, Mount Bethel, Murdock, Simpson, Livsey, Brandon, Crabapple Crossing, Sope Creek, Fernbank, Austin, Timber Ridge.
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3.) 2nd HOP. Time to look for good Middle and or High School. Your Realtor, other parents at the school or school digger are the best resources for your next move. A few areas to focus on that are know for some of the best high schools in Atlanta would be Cobb, Alpharetta, and Gwinnett County. Not all schools in these areas are the best but some of the most notable schools (from the web site Schooldigger.com) are Walton High, Lassiter High, Pope High, Chattahoochee, North Gwinnett, Alpharetta, Roswell High, Kell High and Harrison High.
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If you have any questions please feel free to contact us…we would be honored to help. If you are looking for homes for sale in a Cobb, Dekalb or Fulton school district please feel free to visit our Search by Atlanta Schoolssite.
If you are ready to put down some roots and begin the search for your first home?
Many new buyers want to be in a convenient – and fun — Atlanta neighborhood, but sometimes the prices are a little hard to swallow. The following areas are my ‘intown favorites’, offering you the ability to find a home that is move-in ready and will allow you to quickly build equity in your investment:
The East Lake Terrace neighborhood surrounds the East Lake Country Club (near the intersection of 2nd Ave and Glenwood Ave) and has experienced tremendous growth in the past two years. There are new million dollar homes facing the golf course and $195,000 brick bungalows just across the street! Also, you are minutes to 1-20, the Oakhurst Village, Kirkwood and East Atlanta.
Best Buy for $200,000 to $250,000…. East Atlanta More and more first-time home buyers are charmed by the “new and improved” East Atlanta Village, as well as the affordable housing. For less than $250,000, you can usually fine a renovated 2 – 3 bedroom home. New construction is also booming in this area, starting at $299,000 for a 3 bdrm / 2 bath home. More and more first-time home buyers are charmed by the “new and improved” East Atlanta Village, as well as the affordable housing. For less than $250,000, you can usually fine a renovated 2 – 3 bedroom home. New construction is also booming in this area, starting at $299,000 for a 3 bdrm / 2 bath home.
Best Buy for $250,000 to $300,000….
Kirkwood offers homeowners a true “neighborhood feel”, with parks, shops, art galleries and restaurants. Since the new Kirkwood Station was built in 2006, homes have been in high demand. For about $250,000 – $300,000 you can still find a renovated 3 bedroom / 1+ bath home within walking distance to the new Kirkwood Station on Hosea Williams.
Feel free to contact the ianmarshall.com team if you have any detailed questions about intown Atlanta or any of the surrounding neighborhoods
This week’s installment focuses on affordable and convenient Buckhead condo life. It’s an area where lots of us would like to live because of proximity to work or maybe all of the restaurants and shopping Buckhead has to offer. True there are lots of nice, expensive condos available to those in a certain income bracket, however there are other options for living in Buckhead which allow you to enjoy the same perks of the area.
Buckhead Square is a new conversion in 2005 that offers hardwoods, granite countertops and stainless appliances for those looking for a modern feel. HOA’s tend to be around $150 per month which is great for Atlanta, and all units have new washer and dryer. Units are available from $150,000 and below, so definitely take a look at these condos. Another great location for Buckhead living can be found just up Piedmont from Peachtree at
Habersham of Buckhead. Condos are available below $150,000, and the property has a pool and fitness center for your enjoyment. HOA’s are usually around 200 and below, still great for Atlanta, and the location has easy access to 85, 400 and 285.
Moving to a slightly different location off of Sydney Marcus, Lenox Villas sits atop the hill providing some nice views if you find the right unit. Condos are available below $150,000, and HOA’s are holding steady around $200 per month. 85 is right out your front door for easy Downtown access, and Lenox Mall is right up the street. A few more buildings I would like to mention are SoBu Flats in Buckhead Village, Bradley House on Roswell Rd, 430 Lindbergh near Lindbergh Station, Carrington Park off of Lenox and of course Carlyle Woods from my previous blog.
Please let me know if you would like more information on any of these or the many other Buckhead condo buildings. You can ask for me by name if you submit an email to www.ianmarshall.com and I look forward to assisting you with all of your real estate needs!
Feel free to contact the Brad Nevin if you have any detailed questions about Buckhead condos or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Fantastic 4BR/3BA in Hillsdale! Gorgeous hardwood floors on main level, Renovated kitchen w/ handsome maple cabinetry, recessed lighting, & granite counters opens to separate den, full finished daylight basement features huge family room, great rear deck and private fenced-in backyard!
For the year of 2006, 28 homes sold in Underwood Hills for an average sale price of $367,000 with an average days on Market of 59. The lowest price home sold was $168,000 and the most expensive home sold was $580,000. Feel free to contact the ianmarshall.com team if you have any detailed questions about Underwood Hills or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.
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Feel free to contact the ianmarshall.com team if you have any detailed questions about Underwood Hills or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Oakhurst truly defines intown living. Located just around the corner from Downtown Decatur and less than five minutes from Atlanta, this neighborhood offers a small-town atmosphere with big-city access. It is also the place I call home! Oakhurst’s sense of community is like no other that I’ve seen in the metro area – from the dedicated neighborhood association, to unique restaurants (including the infamous “U-Joint”), running clubs, dog parks, and a wide-array of special events.Oakhurst has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years, but you can still get a modest two-bedroom home in the mid $200s. Larger houses and new homes usually range in price from the low $300s to mid $700s. It is a great place to buy your first home or settle down with your family. If you’d like more information, please contact me and I would be happy to show you around the neighborhood!
SPACIOUS BUNGALOW WITH AN INVITING FRONT PORCH,OPEN FLOORPLAN,10′ CEILINGS,ORGINAL PINE FLOORS,4 ORNATE FIREPLACES, RENOVATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE,STAINLESS AND SLATE TILE.PERFECT ATTIC TO ADD A MASTER.EASY WALK TO PARK,ZOO AND DINING.
Atlantaeducationcentral.com was created to give consumers a place to search for homes in their desired schools districts.
Potential Atlanta home buyers can search by Atlanta schools, Dekalb Schools, Cobb Schools and Fulton Schools. Atlanta is such a school driven real estate market that we have also created a Discussion forum for each of the Elementary, Middle and High schools for these Districts.
Our dedicated team at ianmarshall.com had done a tremendous amount of research on Atlanta Schools and are proud to say that we are some of the most informed Atlanta Realtors on the subject. If there is something we don’t know we will find it out for you. So if we can be of any assistance during your home search or school search please feel free to contact us.
Brookwood Hills is one of Atlanta’s earliest suburban neighborhood developments.
Brookwood Hills was developed in the early 1920s.
The development of Brookwood Hills took place in four phases: the first phase, beginning in 1921. From 1924 to 1930, the second phase was opened. Homes in Brookwood Hills range from the low 600’s to over 2 million dollars.
For the year of 2006, 19 homes sold in Brookwood Hills for an average sale price of $1,040,000 with an average days on Market of 79. The lowest price home sold was $579,000 and the most expensive home sold was $1,800,000. Feel free to contact the ianmarshall.com team if you have any detailed questions about Brookwood Hills or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.
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New Vinings conversion on Overlook Mountain. Great floor plans, an unbeatable location, low association. Amenities include fitness, tennis courts, and pool. Short walk to Vinings Village Cobb Taxes We would like to be your Vinings View Listing agent. If you have a unit you would like to sell in Vinings View click here.
Meadowbrook has got to be one of my favorite neighborhoods. Located in North Buckhead in between Sandy Springs and Buckhead Proper. Meadowbrook homes have seen great appreciation over the years and with its great location and family atmosphere I do not see the appreciation slowing anytime soon.
In the past 2 years Meadowbrook Homes have sold anywhere from the high 200′s to the 700k range. The average days on Market for Meadowbrook homes has been right at 60 days.
We would like to be your Meadowbrook Listing agent. If you have a home in Meadowbrook you would like to sell CLICK HERE
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2.) 1st big HOP. Time to look for a home in a good Elementary school. 1st step in the hop is to call us to list your current home. 2nd step is to look for homes in Dunwoody, East Cobb, Norcross, Morningside or Buckhead. These are areas in Atlanta know for some of the top public elementary schools. Not all schools in these areas are the best but some of the most notable schools (from the web site Schooldigger.com) are Vanderlyn, Tritt, Mountain Park, Mount Bethel, Murdock, Simpson, Livsey, Brandon, Crabapple Crossing, Sope Creek, Fernbank, Austin, Timber Ridge.
GORGEOUS SOUGHT AFTER WOODLAND HILLS 4 SIDED BRICK BUNGALOW. 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH WITH INCREDIBLE MASTER W/LRG CLOSETS. NEW EAT IN KITCHEN WITH UPGRADED CABINITS.FINISHED BASEMENT WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.PRISTINE HARDWOODS. STORAGE GALORE.VERY PRIVATED BACKYARD.
new washer and dryer. Units are available from $150,000 and below, so definitely take a look at these condos. Another great location for Buckhead living can be found just up Piedmont from Peachtree at
Fantastic 4BR/3BA in Hillsdale! Gorgeous hardwood floors on main level, Renovated kitchen w/ handsome maple cabinetry, recessed lighting, & granite counters opens to separate den, full finished daylight basement features huge family room, great rear deck and private fenced-in backyard!
Oakhurst truly defines intown living. Located just around the corner from Downtown Decatur and less than five minutes from Atlanta, this neighborhood offers a small-town atmosphere with big-city access. It is also the place I call home! Oakhurst’s sense of community is like no other that I’ve seen in the metro area – from the dedicated neighborhood association, to unique restaurants (including the infamous “U-Joint”), running clubs, dog parks, and a wide-array of 
