Areas with with nice, newer homes betw $600 and $700k with a reasonable commute to Midtown? (Atlanta: condo, townhome)

[EarlofCardigan]

Hi,

I have an opportunity to move to Atlanta. I've been there before. My friend lived in Alpharetta, Which I loved, but I don't want an hour's commute.

Are there any areas with nice, newer homes between $600 and $700k that are close enough to Midtown Atlanta (eg, 30 minutes during rush hour)?

It seems like in areas like Sandy Springs that one can only get a 1980s home for that money.

Thanks

[cwkimbro]

Well The single family housing stock in Sandy Springs was mainly built in the 70s and 80s... a bit in the 90s. Anything newer and you're giving up lot size or paying for it.

This is a pretty active forum you might want to give more details of what all you need/looking for

Check out the top thread, "Moving to Atlanta soon?."

[lastminutemom]

answer these questions:

1. Budget
2. House/Condo/Townhome?
3. Employment Status(commute/work from home)
4. Children(public school vs. private)
5. Suburban or Urban lifestyle preference or a mix of the two
6. Easy access to public transit, important or not?
7. Preferable demographics of desired neighborhood.

[lorilove]

Definitely answer lastminutemom's post - but not going on much more information, you can get a very nice home in Smyrna that meets that profile.

What type of home are you expecting for your money - square footage and lot size?

[arjay57]

I'd say Brookhaven.

[faithwisdomjoy425]

Originally Posted by EarlofCardigan

Hi,

I have an opportunity to move to Atlanta. I've been there before. My friend lived in Alpharetta, Which I loved, but I don't want an hour's commute.

Are there any areas with nice, newer homes between $600 and $700k that are close enough to Midtown Atlanta (eg, 30 minutes during rush hour)?

It seems like in areas like Sandy Springs that one can only get a 1980s home for that money.

Thanks

Snellville off Ronald Reagan parkway...great schools, wonderful homes. Do a search in that area online. There is a huge hospital in the area and the physician impact is noted. People underestimate how nice that area is...easy access to the city, MOG, and Buckhead.

[Tryska]

Smyrna.

[EarlofCardigan]

Thanks for your replies, everyone.

I've seen many beautiful homes in Marietta that are about 25 miles from Midtown, but from what I understand of Atlanta traffic, that's a one hour commute.

[lorilove]

Originally Posted by EarlofCardigan

Thanks for your replies, everyone.

I've seen many beautiful homes in Marietta that are about 25 miles from Midtown, but from what I understand of Atlanta traffic, that's a one hour commute.

It depends on where in Marietta and what time of day you will be commuting.

Again, we need more specifics.

[EarlofCardigan]

The homes I see seem to be in north Marietta near Roswell. I'd be commuting for a 9 to. 5 job.