Moving to Smyrna -- Suggestions (Atlanta, Marietta: for sale, real estate, condo)

[mgross31]

So after a long while of deciding where to move, we have decided to leave our condo in buckhead for a home in Smyrna. I know some people will tell me not to move there at all, but after weighing out all our options, it's the best for our commute and budget.

My question is this...what areas do you feel would be the best to move to, considering we are looking to spend around 300k with at least 3bed/2bath. I know the best elementary schools are Teasely and King Springs it seems. We have no kids now and would most likely move before a future kid gets to be middle school aged anyway. In looking at homes, we know some small pockets in King Springs region are very elderly and we'd like to find a place where there are at least some people in our age range late 20s/early 30s. I want to know if anyone has any suggestions on certain locations. I have a good idea about what is on the market now but am unsure of some of the areas. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Please limit answers to Smyrna/surrounding things, as that is where we decided on (yes, I know you can get better schools for moving a little further into Marietta). Thanks!

[Fubarbundy]

The homes just south and west of the Concord Rd and Atlanta Rd intersection might be to your liking, a few are historic if that's of interest... Bennett Woods is another area further west to the left off of Concord Rd, but before you get to the covered bridge area, which you also might like.

If either of these are what you've already found to be too elderly or are in the wrong school area, apologies!

You may want to keep in mind roads that are closer to the Cumberland area might be subject to severe snarlyness at times... although being within halfway decent walking distance to the new development (stadium and other venues) could possibly be cool, depending on it's success?

[whodean]

The closer to Teasley the better

[dblackga]

Check out Hidden Springs -- there's a couple of 3/2 homes for sale there $285-$315K, built in 1999. It's Kings Springs district.
Bennett Woods and Green Springs are also areas that are in the high $200s/low $300s
Concord Village is high $200s.
You might find a reno in Argyle Estates -- most of them are from the 1980s.
After that, the prices start dropping to below $250K, for homes that are 40-50 years old.

Right now, in the Teasley district, you have homes for sale that are $268K (Argyle Estate) or less, or $450K or more. Nothing inbetween.

You'll find lots of 20 and early 30-somethings out there, mostly because it's affordable and reasonably accessable to downtown/midtown/Cumberland and the airport.

[RedClear55]

My wife and I made the same move Buckhead to Smyrna. We found a new construction in the price range you're looking. If you are open to new construction, check out the new community Smyrna Grove.

Smyrna Grove - New Craftsman Style Homes in Atlanta

There are also some new homes west of South Cobb on the East-West Connector, but they're a touch more expensive.

For neighborhoods, we looked west of South Cobb on Concord to the Covered Bridge. Close access to Silver Comet Trail. Also, the neighborhoods around downtown and Taylor-Brawner Park are neat.

[dblackga]

Originally Posted by RedClear55

My wife and I made the same move Buckhead to Smyrna. We found a new construction in the price range you're looking. If you are open to new construction, check out the new community Smyrna Grove.

Smyrna Grove - New Craftsman Style Homes in Atlanta

There are also some new homes west of South Cobb on the East-West Connector, but they're a touch more expensive.

For neighborhoods, we looked west of South Cobb on Concord to the Covered Bridge. Close access to Silver Comet Trail. Also, the neighborhoods around downtown and Taylor-Brawner Park are neat.

I'm not sure the areas you mentioned are in the Teasley and King Springs districts.

[pmilll]

Anywhere near Concord and Atlanta Rd. Plenty of great neighborhoods around here. I work right off Atlanta Rd.

[mgross31]

Thank you everyone!!
The more ideas the better as I know I mentioned we'd be new to the area.
Thank you again!!

[RedClear55]

Originally Posted by dblackga

I'm not sure the areas you mentioned are in the Teasley and King Springs districts.

I re-read the OP after seeing this comment from you.

I know the best elementary schools are Teasely and King Springs it seems. We have no kids now and would most likely move before a future kid gets to be middle school aged anyway

[ElleKaye]

I like the area around Spring Road the most.

Campbell Road which runs from Spring Road to Atlanta Rd. has a variety of selections from new-ish subdivisions, nice townhomes, and older homes that are not that impressive in appearance but are in established communities. I'm not a real estate agent, but I'm pretty certain you could find something in your price range.

Spring Street which is off of Spring Road also has some comfortable homes with friendly neighbors to boot. By friendly, I don't mean nosy but the type that feed and walk your dog if you need to go out of town. (My best friend and his husband live there.) Also, you'd be close to restaurants, the library, and the free gym for Smyrna residents.

Off Concord (Spring Rd turns into that), I like the newer developments as well as the older along King Springs. That's probably a good choice if you have concerns about stadium traffic because it's a little further out.

I understand you want to get opinions from people with no horse in the race, but I think you need to get a real estate agent to help you sort some of this out. I like Smyrna a lot, but it a little complicated. One street can seem like skid row and the next block up is nice.