CANTON, GA real estate city profile

Why Canton, GA Real Estate?

Have you ever imagined living in a county that has mountains, lakes, shopping, affordable homes, luxury homes, all within a short distance from downtown Atlanta?  Well that county is Cherokee County and the city is Canton.  Canton real estate has become so popular, that many Atlanta metro area residents have relocated to this piece of Georgia paradise.  Their is many factors involved with Canton's recent surge in popularity.  In this article, we will look at a few.

Canton at a glance

• Located at the northern tip of the Atlanta real estate market.
• Current Population of Canton is approximately 21,464
• Crime Rate is below state and national averages
• Great public school system and easy access to universities
• Hot summers, cold to mild winters, average rainfall

Education and Schools

Public Shools in Canton are managed by the Cherokee County School Board.  Several of the schools in the County receive high marks from websites such as Greatschools.com.  At the collegiate level, while not having many colleges or universities actually located within Cherokee  County, the centralized allows for easy access to the surrounding educational institutions.  Reinhardt College and University is located 5 miles north of Canton in nearby Waleska, GA.

Tax Advantages for Residents

One of Canton's strong points has definitely got to be the low property taxes.  The average Cherokee County resident pays only $1600 per year in property taxes compared to almost twice that in neighboring Forsyth and Fulton Counties.  The tax burden here is very low also when compared to most counties in north of Atlanta.

Climate for Canton

Canton's climate is similar to most of North Georgia.  The northern mountainous part of the county tends to receive more harsh weather in the winter than the rest of the county.  Like most of the south, hot summers and mild winters are to be expected.  Rainfall is average, even though the level has been down over the last 3 years.

Canton Real Estate and Canton Homes for Sale

Canton homes have been quite popular over the last few years.  Many developers have been working hard to create beautiful subdivisions to keep up with the growth.  Canton has been a popular target for the luxury home market.  It is not uncommon to find neighborhoods that start in the 500 thousand plus range. 

Canton real estate can accommodate home buyers in any price range.  Finding new home neighborhoods starting in the 180k range is also very common.  First time home buyers, as well as retirees, have all started to call this beautiful area home.  With steady appreciation over the last 3-5 years Canton homes have become a sound investment.

For more information on Canton, GA real estate, please contact Jennifer Giraldi,REALTOR @678-469-9519,or visit http://www.jennsellsfast.com