Need nice suburban area with activities, great schools. (Atlanta, Peachtree City: condo, townhome)

[hunter6868]

1. Budget $500,000
2. House/Condo/Townhome? House
3. Employment Status(commute/work from home) commute
4. Children(public school vs. private) public
5. Suburban or Urban lifestyle preference or a mix of the two suburban
6. Easy access to public transit, important or not? not
7. Preferable demographics of desired neighborhood. Young families with neighborhood clubs and activities for children


My husband would only need to commute once a month to airport so distance would not really be that important. I think he can sit in traffic for one day a month. Looking for golf, lake, swim community.

I have been researching and we seem to like northern parts but haven't ruled out anywhere. Schools and safety are extremely important. I would like a neighborhood with plenty of activities for kids. Playgrounds, group activities, swimming etc.

I prefer a house with an 1/2 acre or more and three car garage. Property with some privacy where houses are not right on top of each other. Possibly lake access or close to lake although not necessary. I prefer a newer updated home with granite etc not something we would need to update. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also I need to be close to shopping as well. I don't want to have to travel 30 mins to get to a Target. Thanks.

[aries4118]

Originally Posted by hunter6868

1. Budget $500,000
2. House/Condo/Townhome? House
3. Employment Status(commute/work from home) commute
4. Children(public school vs. private) public
5. Suburban or Urban lifestyle preference or a mix of the two suburban
6. Easy access to public transit, important or not? not
7. Preferable demographics of desired neighborhood. Young families with neighborhood clubs and activities for children


My husband would only need to commute once a month to airport so distance would not really be that important. I think he can sit in traffic for one day a month. Looking for golf, lake, swim community.

I have been researching and we seem to like northern parts but haven't ruled out anywhere. Schools and safety are extremely important. I would like a neighborhood with plenty of activities for kids. Playgrounds, group activities, swimming etc.

I prefer a house with an 1/2 acre or more and three car garage. Property with some privacy where houses are not right on top of each other. Possibly lake access or close to lake although not necessary. I prefer a newer updated home with granite etc not something we would need to update. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also I need to be close to shopping as well. I don't want to have to travel 30 mins to get to a Target. Thanks.

Where will your husband be working?

[hunter6868]

He is a pilot so only needs to commute one time to airport...so where we live does not matter. He won't be commuting everyday to a job.

[BobKovacs]

You can look at some of the developments in Cherokee County, like Bridgemill, Harmony on the Lakes and Great Sky. Some of the lots in those developments will meet the 1/2 acre requirement, which is probably the most challenging of all of your requirements. I believe Bridgemill is the only one of the three with golf in the community, but they all have golf nearby.

[senora]

East Cobb. I don't know if your kids are older or younger but schools that feed into the Walton/Pope high schools in that area are good. Lots of neighborhoods/subdivisions in this area are swim/tennis and have a lake in the middle. It takes us 30 min max to get to the airport from here. Good luck!

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by senora

East Cobb. I don't know if your kids are older or younger but schools that feed into the Walton/Pope high schools in that area are good. Lots of neighborhoods/subdivisions in this area are swim/tennis and have a lake in the middle. It takes us 30 min max to get to the airport from here. Good luck!

The definitive answer .

[chandraluv]

Yep, East Cobb would be the place.

[tyler124green]

If you would like more land and are willing to drive about 10 min more to go to activities, the West Cobb area would be a great place as well. There are great schools (espcially the ones that feed to Harrison and Allatoona High Schools) and large lots. We are only about 30min from the airport and the route avoids interstates. Most of the neighborhoods have HOA's with pools and tennis and many of the schools provide ample after school clubs. The Brookstone development is filled with many families and depending on which area can offer up to over an acre of land and is typically cheaper. We are 10 min from two different movie theaters, super targets, and walmarts and have easy access to the more cramped areas (such as East Cobb) without the traffic, sound, and with larger lots and equal schools. Don't just look at East Cobb, look at West Cobb too!

[go falcons]

I would suggest that you also add Peachtree City to your list. The town has 3 golf courses in the city limits and a 4th located just outside the city limits.Over 40 miles of golfcart paths that go all over the community( no need for car to go to local resturants,shops etc ). Good recreational facilities, several communities have competitive swim teams etc. Super easy commute to airport for husband - traffic in general is much lighter on the southside of Atlanta which is where Peachtree City and the airport both are.

[antiquesmountainapache]

Here's an older development with a newer section of homes and you can come in under budget. The lot sizes don't meet your requirements, but it's worth a look. Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw has a great location. It's right off of the Wade Green Road exit on 75. You are close to 75, 575, Kennesaw State and Town Center/ Barrett Parkway. They have a beautiful course that was revamped last year. The Olympic pool is gorgeous and everyone is very friendly. All of your day to day needs (grocery, drugstore, etc.) are available close by. You will also be within a short distance of Kennesaw National Battlefield, which is great for hiking, and a few exits from Lake Allatoona. DM me if you want more information.