Where would you move to in East Cobb? (Sandy Springs, Hampton: homes, neighborhoods)

[house hunting]

I am looking for some candid information from someone living in east cobb.

We currently live in vinings/smyrna area, and will be moving out of the area mainly because of the poor school quality. I know here we are so close to great private schools, but we just don't want to go that route. From the research I have done, I think I like the Mt. Bethel, Dickerson, Walton school trio, which seems to be near the top for all three levels. My oldest will start Kindergarten next year, and we would like to really settle into a place where we can stay for many years, plant roots and make friends, which is why this is so important.

What I want:

Better school district - think I prefer Mt Bethel, Dickerson, Walton

Must be family friendly where people are sensitive to small children (ie not driving down the road in a hummer like a bat out of hell!)

We don't need to be best friends with my neighbors but I want a friendly atmosphere. I want to feel comfortable being outside in the yard planting flowers, playing with the kiddies, going for walks, trick or treating, all that stuff

We would like a swim/tennis community

We would like between a third of an acre and an acre

Where people have pride in their homes and take care of their properties to maintain home values

Will spend up to $750,000


I have seen homes online that I like in several neighborhoods, but I want to hear from those of you who live there: Asheforde, East Hampton, Camden Place, Waterford, and others...

I would sincerely appreciate anyone who would take the time out of their day to write. I would like to be as informed as possible when making my decision.

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You probably haven't seen lovely Penhurst yet. It is a close-knit and rather private (not gated; just slightly off the beaten path) yet welcoming neighborhood on a beautiful lake in the 30062 zip code. Penhurst has a swim team and tennis club. A friend of mine used to live there and was brokenhearted to leave.

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Check out Ward Meade Farm, too -- larger homes on slightly smaller lots than Penhurst, but in the far East Cobb 30067 zip nearer to Sandy Springs. Great school district. Could be just what you wanted.

Have you seen Waterford Green? It meets your price point and is also in your targeted school district.