What's The Deal with Dunwoody, GA???

For those that live in Dunwoody, we just KNOW. For those that don't live in Dunwoody, they want to know HOW they can live in Dunwoody!

Dunwoody, Georgia is perfectly situated just outside the perimeter. Some areas TECHNICALLY extend outside the Perimeter, but bottom line: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. And, Dunwoody definitely has location, in addition to that comfortable, suburban feeling surrounding by plush, green and gorgeous scenery.

Although I work all over the Atlanta area, I specialize in selling and buying Dunwoody real estate, Sandy Springs real estate, Roswell real estate, Alpharetta real estate and East Cobb real estate. And, about 80% of my buyers want to live in......you guessed it....Dunwoody.


So, What's the Deal with Dunwoody Anyways??

I prefer to keep my blogs short and sweet, but there are so many wonderful things to say about Dunwoody.....

Dunwoody is a census-designated place that will become an incorporated city in December 2008 and was named for Major Charles Dunwoody.

In addition to its location, Dunwoody is known for its:

• Shopping---Perimeter Mall and all the other gazillion strip malls that surround it!
• Dinning---Season's 52, Goldfish, Eclipse de Luna.....and on and on and on.
• Festivals---Its not uncommon to see neighborhood events and annual festivals
• Scenery---Those who live here know the scenery is just FABULOUS!
• Established and Safe Community---Although no where is completely void of crime, Dunwoody is generally a safe area filled with upcoming professionals and established families.
• The Dunwoody, GA Schools---Dunwoody has some of the most TOP RATED schools in Atlanta (see below for details).
• The Parks---Dunwoody has a plethora of parks and public areas for relaxing.

So, with all the positives of Dunwoody, where do you decide to live???

DUNWOODY NEIGHBORHOODS:

Dunwoody Village
Also known as Downtown Dunwoody, and is the location of the iconic Dunwoody Farmhouse. This area was typically thought of when one mentioned Dunwoody, previous to incorporation. This happens to be the place where the "Williamsburg-style" architecture originated with the construction of Dunwoody Village shopping center in the 1970's. Since then, all other construction followed suit in this area, and an architectural overlay district has been set up since. The neighborhoods of Wyntercreek, Wynterhall, Fairfield, Redfield, Withmere, and Mill Glen are on the north side of the district and are newer subdivisions. The south side going toward Georgetown includes older Springfield, Holly Oak, and Cambridge. It also includes the numerous subdivisions along Womack and Vermack roads. The Dunwoody Library, Dunwoody High School, Dunwoody Nature Center, and the Fire Station are also considered part of Downtown.

Perimeter Center
Perimeter Center is the major edge city that has formed around Perimeter Mall. The mall was developed in 1971, with all the office, residential, and commercial development occuring since then. It is a major job center, employing thousands of people each day. It also could be considered the "business district" of Dunwoody. It is also where the Dunwoody (MARTA station) is located.

Georgetown
An older part of Dunwoody, Georgetown was developed in the late 1960's. It is located near I-285 and borders with unincorporated DeKalb County. It is also one of the reasons the incorporation movement was started, with many new apartments being approved by DeKalb County for the area, even in some single-family residential areas of the district. It contains the subdivisions of Georgetown, Chateau Woods, and North Springs. It is also home to a vacant elementary school that was previously Shallowford Elementary School. Dunwoody's second Kroger is located in the Georgetown retail district.

Williamsburg
This area is on the eastern edge of Dunwoody near Sandy Springs Panhandle. It is marked by All Saints Catholic Church, and its retail district includes a Blockbuster, a Kroger, and an Animal Hospital, to name a few. It includes the subdivisions of Kingsley, Brooke Farm and Cedar Chase.

Winters Chapel
A dated district on the Gwinnett County border, Winters Chapel is ripe for redevelopment. A discount grocery store, an abandoned hardware store and auto mart, a kindergarten, a farmers market, and a rundown strip center ("Dunwoody Point") dominate the area, along with apartments home to a substantial minority population.

Tilly Mill
This area is home to the Dunwoody campus of Georgia Perimeter College. It is also the location of the Marcus Jewish Community Center, a synagogue, and a significant Jewish population.

Brook Run/North Peachtree/North Shallowford
This ambiguous area cannot be claimed by any of the aforementioned districts, and has yet to develop its own name and identity. Dunwoody North, Shendoah Estates, and Dunwoody Trails are all located in this area. Brook Run park and Windwood Hollow park are also both located in this area, as well as a strip center containing the Dunwoody Food Mart, a Rite-Aid, and a laundromat.

Did I mention the award-winning school system Dunwoody has???

DUNWOODY SCHOOLS:

Dunwoody, Georgia Elementary Schools
· Chesnut Charter Elementary School
· Kingsley Elementary School
· Austin Elementary School
· Vanderlyn Elementary School---If you haven't already done so, read my blog about Vanderlyn Elementary School
· The Alfred and Adelle Davis Academy

Dunwoody, Georgia Middle & High Schools
· Peachtree Charter Middle School
· Dunwoody High School
· The Alfred and Adelle Davis Academy

Dunwoody, Georgia Colleges
· Georgia Perimeter College, Dunwoody Campus
• American InterContinental University (AIU Dunwoody)

 So, I think the REAL question is What's NOT the Deal With Dunwoody, GA??

For more information on Dunwoody homes or for a FREE consultation on how to sell your Dunwoody home FAST, call Winter Baserva, Dunwoody Realtor Specialist!