Moving to Atlanta, Work Downtown

[jeoff]

Originally Posted by KnLBurks

Most likely by tech square for one of us and the other maybe peachtree (near old fourth ward) or as far north as lenox park, so technically not downtown, but close.

Most any of the neighborhoods mentioned are nice-and it's just a matter of prefernce, but most of the suggestions are east/south-east neighborhoods and you probably could look a little further north/north-east as well. If you like that secluded feeling, there are streets in Lake Claire that back up to 40 acres of green space (Harold Ave is one--look on a map for others). I am guessing there are few other nice areas like that in neighborhoods (there are some in Morningside). It might be interesting/fun/informative to make a post asking for nice neighborhood streets in the city that back up to green-space.

[netdragon]

Plenty of custom homes w/ 3 car garages in Smyrna/Vinings area in that price range. Not usually gonna get that without it being custom.

Proximity to Atlanta: Good. Plus, there's options which is always good. E.g. Marietta Blvd is our little secret. Shh don't tell other commuters.

Walkability: Mixed-use developments and great shopping all around, but you do have to drive or bicycle between them aside from a few within walking distance of each other.

For example:
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/19...14309415_zpid/
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/43...60837758_zpid/
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/42...14309316_zpid/
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/35...14312367_zpid/

Big yards can be tough to come by in Smyrna/Vinings. Not sure how much your dogs need but $800k-ish home in Smyrna/Vinings typically means more land as well, so you should be in decent shape at your price range.

Well, a couple above are more than $800k but maybe you can get them for $800k.

I'd start with the one on Spring Hill Rd in that $700ks if that's your kinda house style. I've driven by it in person and love it. Looks like a decent backyard. Basement access though - Smyrna/Vinings is hilly (Nothing $20k and a carpenter can't solve to get a staircase down from the deck). Can't beat the location either. Right off I-285.

[netdragon]

By the way, just so you don't think I'm crazy about $20k for the staircase from the deck on that home, I was assuming something extravagant, with a designer involved, that also integrates with the pool you'd be putting in. Obviously, you can do something much simpler for much less.