Michael Stevens
North Atlanta Team
RE/MAX 400 North
(770)-664-9302
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Alpharetta At A Glance - A Great Place to Live
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Life in Alpharetta GA
Alpharetta is well-known in North Atlanta for successfully combining the best elements of urban and suburban life. Conveniently located in North Fulton County just south of Milton, with easy access to downtown Atlanta and the airport, it provides a fantastic respite from hectic city life. To enjoy the cozy familiarity of small town life residents can catch up with old friends over a hot dog at the Scarecrow Harvest; listen to great music and get a deal at Alpharetta Arts StreetFest; salute at Old Soldiers Day Parade and Race; or try something new at Taste of Alpharetta.
Located just over 20 miles north of Atlanta is the growing City of Alpharetta, home to an expanding population of over 65,000 residents. With quality housing continuing to be built, availability of major employers and a great school system, it’s no wonder Forbes listed Alpharetta as the Top Relocation Destination in 2009 for cities of over 25,000 residents. Alpharetta is also directly accessible to Atlanta via Highway 9 or GA 400 and is just north of Roswell, west of Johns Creek, south of Milton and east of Woodstock.
This is a great place for people who like to play hard and enjoy themselves. Homes for sale in Alpharetta are highly prized.
Just recently, Alpharetta expanded the new Big Creek Greenway and conservation area with over 6 miles of scenic trails. Take a hike, ride your bike, it´s all here. Eventually the Big Creek Greenway will be connected to the trail system in Forsyth County as well.
Shopping and Dining in Alpharetta Georgia
 When you're looking for a break from cooking at home enjoy one of the 150 restaurants that call Alpharetta home. Foodies can have their pick of spicy Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Brazilian and Caribbean dishes, or savor the more comforting Italian, Irish or American tastes. And of course, Alpharetta offers the shopping opportunities of a major city in the setting of a quaint small town, making it a wonderful place to find a treasure. From the charming antique shops and folk art galleries of Main Street to the upscale outdoor experience of the coming Prospect Park and even the all-inclusive North Point Mall, shoppers have no shortage of choices in Alpharetta.
Even entertainment options are plentiful. Alpharetta is home to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park that hosts many headlining bands and entertainers. For a more intimate setting, take a quick drive to Roswell for the Kudzu theatre and catch a live show.
Future
The entire Atlanta area has seen explosive growth over the last 15 years. Alpharetta is one of the most progressive communities in North Georgia and is committed through task forces like BluePrint North Fulton to anticipate the needs of future generations. City and county leadership already have a plan in place to accommodate growth without sacrificing convenience or quality of life.
Schools
K-12 students in the Alpharetta area typically attend public schools run by the Fulton Public Schools System. Directly serving this city are 11 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 2 middle school academies, and 7 high schools. Colleges and universities are all nearby including those of Georgia State University, Clark Atlanta University and the Georgia Institute of Technology and many others around Atlanta. Use the School Locator tool in this website to search schools anywhere in Georgia.
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 Quick Facts
Current population estimate: 65,000+ in 2008
Major Arteries: State Freeway (although there is one 50 cent toll located in Buckhead) GA 400
State Hwy's" 9, 120 and 140
Average Real Estate Home Sales Price in Alpharetta: $350,000
Alpharetta Housing & Economy
Alpharetta real estate provides many options for those buying homes. Based on data from 2007 by the city, Alpharetta has over 20,427 housing units, of which more than 66% are single-family residential homes with the rest being multi-family housing. So whether it’s an affordable single family home, condominium/town home complex or larger luxury estates you want, Alpharetta housing has much to offer. With many employers that have offices and facilities in this city, many opportunities are available for working professionals living in this city. Major global employers nearby include Hewlett-Packard, Siemens, Verizon, Coca-Cola, At&t, ADP, UPS, Metlife, Sun Microsystems, Lucent and many more national and local businesses.
Searching for homes for sale in Alpharetta can be a bit confusing even for those of us in the Real Estate business. The name Alpharetta is used to describe a very large area and not necessarily the actual City of Alpharetta. This "area" is actually part of three counties and multiple cities. In 2006 two new cities, Milton and Johns Creek, were formed from unincorporated areas of North Fulton County that were called Alpharetta (and still are by many people). The name Alpharetta is also used in small sections of South Forsyth and Southeast Cherokee Counties because they use the old Alpharetta Post Office 30004 that carries over into these counties even though they are different cities and counties with different local governments, school systems, tax structures, police and fire services, etc.
For example, if you search for homes in Alpharetta by using the city name that the listing agent used in the MLS you could easily be looking at homes in Cherokee County or the City of Milton and not really in Alpharetta. Confusing, yes, but easy to figure out once you know your way around the area.
The best way to search for a home for sale in the Alpharetta area is to consult with a top local Realtor who really knows what they are doing. Just using the City name Alpharetta can potentially get you the wrong results. Even a zip code search could land you in the wrong county. A search by school or MLS code is the best approach.
For a list of homes for sale in Alpharetta call 770-664-9302 or email Mike@NorthAtlantaTeam.com we can set you up with a custom search website that you will love and won't cost you a nickel.
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