For Sale - 5160 Shotwell St Woodstock, GA 30188

July 28, 2008

5160 Shotwell St For Sale in Woodstock, GA

Located at the intersection of Atlanta homes for sale and “This is could have been it!” Updated Aug 1: Offer accepted, closing scheduled. Updated Sept 12: Sold and closed.

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the Southlands swim/tennis community of Woodstock is a private retreat with great neighbors.

The home is staged to perfection and absolutely move-in condition. Warm, inviting neutral decor makes this one a “kick your shoes off and call it a deal” day.

Light filled spacious interior features 5″ pine flooring on the main level living area — separate living room is ideal spot for a home office, music room or quiet sanctuary — dining room perfectly sized for special occasions — comfortable family room for easy living lifestyles.

Sellers enjoy the privacy of their wooded backyard. They will miss sitting at the breakfast table watching rabbits and deer feed. And yet, they are just minutes from the conveniences of shopping!

Private Retreat is Home to Rabbits, Birds and Deer

Private Backyard is Home to Rabbits, Birds and Deer

Going 1.5 miles south, you find Publix, Starbucks, and fast food dining on Hwy 92 at Sandy Plains in Marietta. Travel west toward Woodstock for all your shopping needs at The Home Depot, Walmart, Publix, Kroger, nail salons, restaurants, and more. Or, head east to Roswell and GA400.

This home is situated in the junction of Cobb, Cherokee and Fulton counties — making it an ideal location for work, play and home.

Click here to view all the interior views of this fabulous home for sale in Woodstock!

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Atlanta Real Estate Market Update

July 27, 2008

Market Reports for North Atlanta Zip Codes - Market Update: July 27, 2008

Typical real estate market analysis is based on home prices and home sales that happened months ago. In order to make the best decisions, wouldn’t you like insights based on today’s real estate prices?

Each week we take a snapshot of the market. Our Real-time Market Profile(TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers.

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Atlanta Real Estate Market Update

July 20, 2008

Market Reports for North Atlanta Zip Codes - Weekly Update

Typical real estate market analysis is based on home prices and home sales that happened months ago. In order to make the best decisions, wouldn’t you like insights based on today’s real estate prices?

Market Update: July 20, 2008

Each week we take a snapshot of the market. Our Real-time Market Profile(TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers.

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Atlanta Real Estate Market Trends July 10

July 10, 2008

Let’s take a look at where the North Atlanta real estate market is today.

Our new readers will see the geographic market area defined here.

We’ve been tracking market trends for the north Atlanta market for several years. Reports for zip codes in our market area are updated weekly. Trends in pricing and inventory are updated in real time.

The table below is a snapshot of multiple listing sales data reported by the First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS). Information, analysis and opinions are solely those of this author, and are not compiled in any way by FMLS.

Information collected includes the number of homes for sale in our real estate market, the number of homes for sale that are pending- under contract, the number of homes sold this year-to-date, and the number of homes sold for the same period last year.

The data shows the average sales price down 2% from the same period last year.

Market 30062 30066 30068 30075 30004 30005 30022 30097
For Sale 8253 576 443 341 628 731 314 660 474
Avg List Price 584K 450K 381K 566K 622K 758K 545K 679K 856K
Pending 908 67 62 37 56 66 41 80 40
Avg List Price 386K 339K 250K 473K 476K 504K 449K 412K 540K
Days on Market 87 91 66 56 90 93 82 94 103
Sold This Yr-to-Date 3380 327 222 140 246 239 156 295 162
Avg List Price 389K 331K 306K 453K 405K 545K 481K 386K 595K
Avg Sales Price 370K 318K 292K 433K 387K 523K 456K 366K 563K
Days on Market 87 78 77 71 76 102 77 78 114
Sold Last Yr-to-Date 5517 459 359 236 393 427 249 494 258
Avg List Price 391K 345K 306K 458K 421K 525K 414K 411K 594K
Avg Sold Price 380K 336K 299K 443K 411K 472K 401K 399K 571K
Days on Market 69 57 67 61 65 78 55 63 89
Supply in Months 16 12 13.6 16 16.6 20 13.6 15 19

The volume of sales - the number of houses sold - is down 39% from the same period last year. Plain and simple, there are not as many buyers buying. This percentage has been fairly stable for more than a year.

Do you think we are at the bottom?

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A Look at EastHampton in East Cobb - Marietta, GA

July 10, 2008

Easthampton neighborhood front entrance in East Cobb


A John Wieland Homes & Neighborhood community, located in East Cobb county, EastHampton is just east of the intersection of Johnson Ferry Road and Roswell Road (Hwy 120).

The main entrance to EastHampton is located on Roswell Road at Grand Vista Approach.

EastHampton is a highly sought after swim/tennis community with dining and shopping just a stroll away from the main entrance to The Avenue East Cobb.

Other conveniences nearby are Publix and Kroger grocery stores, The Home Depot, nail salons, drug stores, movie theaters and much much more!

Homes for sale in EastHampton range from the upper $300s to the low $700’s. The amenities of EastHampton include:

  • Olympic size swimming pool with a waterslide
  • Six tennis courts
  • Two-story clubhouse and gym
  • Two playgrounds
  • Three lakes.

Not only is EastHampton a preferred East Cobb neighborhood for it’s beauty, location, and lifestyle; it’s located in one of Georgia’s highly ranked school districts.

Don’t pass up an opportunity to call EastHampton home!

Quick facts about EastHampton:

Current Homes for Sale: 10 (link updated in real time)

Current List Price Range: $375,000 - $699,000

Number of Homes Sold since July 2007: 15

EastHampton Bylaws and Covenants

Schools: Timber Ridge Elementary* or Mt. Bethel Elementary, Dodgen Middle, Pope High*, or Walton High

Contact us if you are interested in the EastHampton Community or any other East Cobb Swim/Tennis Community. We’ll help you find the perfect neighborhood for your needs - in less time than if you searched alone.

EastHampton Lake

(*Residents of The Ridge @ EastHampton and Bishop Lake Road attend these excellent schools)

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Atlanta Real Estate Market Update

July 6, 2008

Market Reports for North Atlanta Zip Codes - Weekly Update

Typical real estate market analysis is based on home prices and home sales that happened months ago. In order to make the best decisions, wouldn’t you like insights based on today’s real estate prices?

Market Update: July 6, 2008

Each week we take a snapshot of the market. Our Real-time Market Profile(TM) is the most up-to date market information available. The Profile shows you not only pricing and market numbers, but also trends in those numbers.

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