Have you found what you are looking for yet? If you need further information about areas and pricing please contact me and I will forward you by email some additional information.

Cynthia M. Davis, Broker
ALERT Real Estate Services
770-483-0332
alertenterprises@aol.com

The area that works best is completely dependent upon your likes and what's in the price range. I would strongly suggest however, that you look at the data and base the final decision on that. Sounds elementary but you can already see that agents favor areas and become advocates. Here's my opinion from an indifferent appraiser's point of view; few areas have really turned the corner. So many of these "up and coming " areas remain mired in the fraud/foreclosure pit - not to mention issues with safety. While I'm not going to debate data, it's all easy to find and that's what should drive your decision - you'll need to sell at some point so look at it as a buyer will in a few years!

Hank

If you are curious about Kirkwood, there will be more than 30 homes holding an open house this Sunday November 15 from 2-5 pm. Come on by, check out the homes and get a really good feel for the neighborhood. My listing for $137K will be open. It's at 49 Clifton St.

Jen Bowman, Broker Associate
Success Realty
404-456-5024

You can visit the neighborhood web sites for more information. Our company, Atlanta Intown Real Estates Services, has links to neighborhood organization web sites on our web site. http://www.AtlantaIntown.com

Or ,take the puppy out for a walk on the next nice afternoon, and talk to people in the neighborhoods you are interested in.

Greetings,
I will be placing 470 Harlan Road, Atlanta 30311 on the market within the next two weeks...(PRE-MARKETING). The property is a beautiful 4-sides brick, four bedroom, two bath on a partial basement. The great room has a fireplace and alone is 500 Sf. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Jacuzzi Bath/Shower Combo in the master. New cabinets, New Fixtures, Fresh Paint, New Bathrooms and shiny wood floors :-)

You can get downtown without touching the interstate. You would have wonderful access to I-20, 75/85, 285 and 166. The subdivision is called Peyton Forest..established, well-maintained stable neighborhood. Beautiful Brick homes on larger lots.

If you find yourself driving around anytime soon I encourage you to explore this neighborhood. Workers are putting on finishing touches and the security guy may or may not allow a walk through, but it is a fabulous property. This property will hit the market under $200K.

You should check it out....Good luck,

AcMorris, Check out my blog http://www.GeorgiaRealEstateVoice.com for some blog posts I've done on neighborhood profiles. Other areas to consider would be Inman Park and Old Fourth Ward. There are very cool intown neighborhoods and crime seems to vary by street. There are websites that will give you more information on that. You can have a house, with a fenced yard for your puppy within the price range you're looking for. Many of my clients are single females and everyone is concerned about safety. You can get a lot of info just by talking to neighbors in the communities you are interested in.

Jen Bowman, Broker Associate
Success Realty
404-456-5024

Your choice could be limited Ac,
With 230K and concerns about Kirkwood and Grant Park, you might want to think about a townhome or a condo. I actually have a great place in mind that's sandwiched between Midtown and Buckhead and it's very much in your price range. It's 2 beds, 2 1/2 baths and you would have your own private garage.
You would be a 10 minute drive to and from work (in traffic) and the neighborhood is great.

Other than that, there are still many other areas you might think about going to.

In order to really recommend places that would be more to your liking, I would like to meet or have a conversation over the phone.

It's an amazing time to be a buyer, you are in the driver's seat. I've been able to find some fantastic places for my clients this year that wound up having substantial equity from day one.

Call me any time,
Tony Teixeira
770-851-5050
404-848-0982 fax
tonysellsatlanta@gmail.com
tony@muffleyhomes.com

Muffley & Associates
#1 Selling Keller Williams group in Atlanta 2007/2008/2009
#2 Selling KW group in South East Region 2008/2009
TOP 20 Selling KW group in the Country 2008

And Kevin, I currently live in a condo right by Piedmont Park and do doggie daycare. I definitely love it but really want a house with a yard now.

Thanks for the responses. I guess at this stage I am really just looking for more information on the neighborhoods. I have ridden around and done some internet searching and know that there are literally hundreds in my price range. I just want to know what areas really seem to have good potential right now if I want to sell in 4-5 years and if for some reason I need to rent sooner than that. And I would like to know a little more about safety--for instance, are there parts of Kirkwood that are safer than others? In driving around, I noticed that some streets are a lot nicer than others.

I have looked at 50+ listings and the houses look great. I want to know more about the neighborhoods themselves. And yeah, Oakhurst, Decatur, East Lake, etc are all too far. I think that Lake Claire would be about as far east as I would be willing to go. And even that might be too far.

Thanks for your responses!!

You should consider a condo in Midtown near Piedmont Park and a Dog walking service:-)

Prices are incredibly low for condo's and you wouldn't be able to get close to this location in a single family home. Just make sure the building is FHA approved.

Call me if you need assistance!!

Kevin Harden
404-388-8723

Hello Acmorris 80. I'm a single female as well. I'm extremely familar with the Kirkwood and Grant Park neighborhoods. My father grew up in Grant Park :).

Call me so we can meet for coffee. I'd love to help you find your new place ASAP.

Julie Brittain
JEZEBEL Magazine “Realtor of Distinction” 2006 & 2009
Top 5 Individual Residential Agent 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008 & 2009
Top 5% of Keller Williams Realty Agents Nationwide Since 1999
#1 Team 2004 - 2005, #1 Individual Agent 2001 – 2003
Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta
Mobile: 404.966.3328
http://www.TeamBrittain.com

Well my first thought was Decatur but if you are wanting to be closer in then I would suggest Little Five Points area, Eastlake, Kirkwood. Possibly also the East Atlanta Village area. These areas while still in a regentrification stage are overall safe and you should be fine in those areas. And with the continued growth of metro Atlanta in time your investment in a home will pay off by being so close in to the downtown area.

If you have any further questions or if I can be of assistance feel free to call me at 404-406-0638.

David McEachern
Keller Williams Realty Chattahoochee North
404-406-0638 http://www.dmceachern.com

I have the perfect little house in Kirkwood. It has a large completely fenced in backyard and it's only $137K. You have lots of options for even less than $220K. Feel free to give me a call and we can discuss them.

Jen Bowman, Broker Associate
Success Realty
404-456-5024