Atlanta Home Search by School The “Atlanta Hop”

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 Schools site.

The Artisan

Located at 1779 Commerce Avenue in Decatur, The Artisan is a new construction condo building with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units still available. You’ll get all the modern amenities like pool and gym facilities, modern finishes and granite countertops with stainless appliances…there is also a park area next to the building. Keeping with the ‘Green Theme’ that so many people are pushing for these days, The Artisan is also using Thermal Pane Windows to make the units energy efficient. Monthly fees are based on square footage, and will provide maintenance and security for the building as well as cover your garbage, fire insurance, reserve fund and water / sewer.

One bedroom units start around $240,000, two bedrooms at $290,000 and three bedrooms around $490,000. The building boasts open, gourmet kitchens and separate tub / shower in the master suites. Pre-construction pricing options are almost over, so please let me know if you are interested in taking a look at these great new condos in Decatur!

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Other Popular Condos around The Artisan

CANDLER GROVE

KNOB HILLS ON CHURCH

EMORY PARC

OAKHURST PLACE

DECATUR RENAISSANCE

BERKELEY VILLAGE

Woodland Hills Home JUST LISTED!

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.

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Feel free to contact the Ian Marshall if you have any detailed questions about Woodland Hills or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.

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Other Popular Neighborhoods around Woodland hills

MORNINGSIDE Homes for sale

VIRGINIA HIGHLAND Homes for sale

JOHNSON ESTATES Homes for sale

DRUID HILLS Homes for sale

ANSLEY PARK Homes for sale

CHELSEA HEIGHTS Homes for sale

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

REYNOLDSTOWN homes for sale

ORMEWOOD PARK homes for sale

CABBAGETOWN homes for sale

Sycamore Station Condo - Just listed

$248,000

4 Bedrooms
3 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms

3 LEVELS OF LIVING IN CLOSE IN DECATUR. GRANITE AND STAINLESS RENOVATED KITCHEN. 3 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS UP WITH NEW HARDWOODS ON THE TOP FLOOR. PRIVATE OUTDOOR PATIO AND BALCONY. COMMUNITY HAS POOL AND HOA’S ARE VERY LOW.

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Other Popular Condos around Sycamore Station Condos

CANDLER GROVE condos for sale

KNOB HILL ON CHURCH condos for sale

DECATUR RENAISSANCE condos for sale

BERKELEY VILLAGE condos for sale

STRATFORD COMMONS condos for sale

LAUREN PARC condos for sale

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!

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If you’d like more information, please contact me and I would be happy to show you around the neighborhood!

Feel free to contact the ianmarshall.com team if you have any detailed questions about Hillsdale or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.

We would like to be your Hillsdale Listing agent.

Pine Hills homes for sale

Brookhaven Fields homes for sale

Brookhaven Heights homes for sale

Ashford Park homes for sale

Drew Valley homes for sale

Brookhaven homes for sale

Located just down the street from the new Edgewood Retail District, Kirkwood has has appreciated faster than most Atlanta neighborhoods. It’s easy to see why: it’s just minutes from Downtown Atlanta and the interstate, has a wide selection of beautifully restored bungalows and newer homes, and residents know their neighbors and can walk down sidewalks under mature trees to nearby parks and businesses.
The numbers tell the story. The median price of an existing home in zip code 30317 increased by 69% from 2000 to 2004. With the recent development of the Kirkwood Station and many new businesses, home prices have increased even further and the average home price (as of March, 2007) is now more than $280,000. While these figures offer a good sense of the thriving Kirkwood real estate market, they understate the total impact, as they exclude the sale of condominiums, lots, and, most notably, homes sold by owner.

If you’d like more information, please contact me and I would be happy to show you around the neighborhood!

Feel free to contact the ianmarshall.com team if you have any detailed questions about Kirkwood or any of the surrounding neighborhoods.

We would like to be your Kirkwood Listing agent.
If you have a home you would like to sell in Kirkwood click here.

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Other Popular Neighborhoods around Kirkwood

CANDLER PARK homes for sale

LAKE CLAIRE homes for sale

VIRGINIA HIGHLAND homes for sale

REYNOLDSTOWN homes for sale

ORMEWOOD PARK homes for sale

CABBAGETOWN homes for sale

Atlanta Mansions

Atlanta is known for some of the south’s most dramatic and lavish mansions. As of spring 2008 Atlanta and the surrounding area has 41 luxury properties listed for over 5 million dollars. There are currently 458 mansions for sale in and around Atlanta for over 2 million dollars. Some of these executive Atlanta homes have amenities like basketball courts, multiple pools and are sitting on some of the most beautiful land in Atlanta. Here is your chance as a consumer to take a peak at luxury estates you would normally only be able to drive by and image the inside.

Have you ever wondered what a a 45 Million Dollar Home looks like. Well Here is your Chance….

45 Million Dollar Georgia Home

Most of these ultra fabulous homes are not in established neighborhoods. A few of the ones that are include Country Club of the South, Buckhead, Tuxedo Park, Sugarloaf Country Club, Chateau Elan, Ansley Park and St. Marlo Country Club.

Mansions for sale in Atlanta for Over 5 Million Dollars

Mansions for sale in Atlanta from 3 to 5 Million Dollars

Mansions for sale in Atlanta from 2 to 3 Million Dollars