Thanks to the recent first-time home buyer tax credits, about 70%of the buyers that I work with are "property virgins". For them, the thought of finding an affordable home near Downtown Atlanta (aka Intown Atlanta) is often daunting. To help get the home search ball rolling, I've highlighted a few neighborhoods that are perfect places to purchase a first home:
GRANT PARK atlanta homes (Zip code 30312)
If you have about $275,000 to spend, you can get a 2 or 3 bedroom home in Grant Park that is in pretty good condition. There are some foreclosures available for about $225,000, but you really have to jump when you find a good deal. Grant Park also has some charming townhomes that are just a block or two from the park and they start at about $150,000.
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OAKHURST decatur homes (zip code 30030)
This quaint little neighborhood located just outside Downtown Decatur is packed with personality. Thanks to the fantastic Decatur school system, strong neighborhood association and neighborhood events, the home values in Oakhurst remain strong. If you have about $275K to $325K to spend, you can usually get a 2 bedroom / 2 bath home or a 3 bedroom / 1 bath home that is in move-in condition. There are still some deals to be had, but just like Grant Park, you have to act quickly when you find one!
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KIRKWOOD atlanta real estate (zip code 30317)
This up and coming neighborhood is definitely a GREAT INVESTMENT for your first home. Many new businesses have been coming to Kirkwood over the past few years and home prices continue to rise. For about $235K you can find a 2 bedroom home and for $275 - $325K you can find a nice 3 bed / 2 bath. Please note that the Kirkwood homes that are closer to Oakhurst tend to sell for a bit more than the homes that are closer to Memorial Drive.
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EAST ATLANTA real estate (Zip code 30316)
Hip, cool and down-to-earth, East Atlanta attracts many first time home buyers. Like Kirkwood, new restaurants and shops are moving to East Atlanta, especially since the addition of the new Edgewood Shopping Center. East Atlanta Village now has some fantastic restaurants and a great nightlife. You can easily find a 2 bedroom for $225,000 and a 3 bedroom for $275,000. Please note that Bungbalows tend to sell for more than the ranch style homes.
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I would also highly recommend Cabbagetown, East Lake, Medlock Park (Decatur) and Ormewood Park.
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Kerry Lucasse | Keller Williams Realty - Peachtree Road | 404.432.1844
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