Atlanta Georgia Real Estate - Marietta - East Cobb, Roswell, and Alpharetta

Whether you're a "move up" home buyer, downsizing, or relocating to the metro Atlanta area, you'll find a diverse range of home styles and price ranges just north of downtown in the Marietta - East Cobb, Roswell, Alpharetta corridor. Featuring affordable single family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and luxury real estate, these communities also offer great schools and unbeatable location.

East Cobb is truly the hidden gem of the local real estate market. Without a large highway, neighborhoods and homes in this part of Marietta offer a peace not often found in metropolitan areas. As such, families often choose East Cobb for its kid friendliness and reputation for having top public schools. The hallmark of east Cobb real estate is its exclusivity and low Cobb county taxes. New construction homes in east Cobb differs from the rest of Marietta - it has become difficult to find a new home for under $500,000 in this area. Resale homes can be found in almost any price range in the east Cobb. Real estate values have done very well in the last few years and show no signs of slowing down. While unique restaurants and nightlife are not abundant, many are within driving distance of most any East Cobb neighborhood.

If you're looking for the classic Southern town that has a mix of newer and older historic homes, look no further than Roswell Georgia. Real estate in the historic district dates back to before the civil war. A quaint and quiet downtown area features antique shops and top quality restaurants and cafes. Featuring access to GA 400, historic homes, and a nice diversity of new construction homes, Roswell real estate is a testament to historical preservation. North of downtown, the Crabapple community features newer homes with modern amenities, great schools, and a variety of shopping centers.

Alpharetta is one of Georgia's most unheralded success stories. During the last 20 years, the Alpharetta real estate market has exploded with growth. New homes are going up at a tremendous rate and showing no sign of stopping. People who have bought homes and real estate in Alpharetta chose it for it's unbeatable modern shopping and convenience. Everything in Alpharetta seems new - from its shopping centers and restaurants to its homes and office buildings. In the beginning, most residents of Alpharetta used to live there and commute to downtown. Today, we're seeing people start to commute to Alpharetta from surrounding communities because of it's growth.

Whether you're looking for family neighborhoods, historic homes, or something new and exciting, East Cobb - Marietta, Roswell, and Alpharetta Georgia have something to offer everyone.

Sanford Rosser of RE/MAX Communities. Visit our Atlanta Georgia Real Estate site to search for homes currently for sale in East Cobb, Marietta, Roswell, and Alpharetta Georgia.

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