Georgia Real Estate Voice: Georgia: Smyrna

Open House - Smyrna, Georgia  - 2150 Whitestone Ct in Smyrna, GA will be open for viewing on Sunday April 29th, 2012 from 2 to 5 p.m. as part of the REALTOR National Open House weekend.

This gorgeous luxury home features 6 bedrooms and 5 full baths.  The terrace level has been professionally finished.  4 fireplaces create a cozy ambiance all over the house, in the master suite, in the bonus room on the terrace level, the family room and the outdoor fireplace on the patio.

Whitestone Subdivision is conveniently located off Atlanta Rd about 1 mile outside the I-285 perimeter in Smyrna, GA.   There are 5 homes currently built and 7 available lots for more luxury homes.  2150 Whitestone Court is exclusively listed for $559,000 by Jen Bowman with Keller Williams Realty 404-456-5024. 

Shredding Event - Smyrna & Marietta   As tax time approaches I'm always reminded that we have too much paper that needs to be shredded.  There's a great solution for Smyrna and Marietta GA area residents.   A free Document Shredding Day will be held on Saturday March 24th, 2012 from 9 a.m. until noon.  

Iron Mountain Document Services will provide the shredding free of charge. Shredding will be done on site and recycled.  There is a limit of 100 pounds of paper per vehicle (4 file boxes) Paper must be dry, and no electronics, cardboard, binders, or plastic will be accepted.

Locations include:  

• Wolfe Adult Recreation Center parking lot, 884 Church Street in Smyrna
• Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta
• Marietta City Limits, 591 N. Marietta Parkway, Marietta 

Call Keep Smyrna Beautiful at 770-431-2863 for more information. 

If you're planning a move, this is a great time to safely dispose of all the paper clutter.   You really don't want to take it with you, do you?  If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Smyrna or Marietta, contact Jen Bowman, Keller Williams Realty at 404-456-5024.

Vinings Grove - Smyrna, GA is exactly what people are talking about when they say location, location, location! Less than a half a mile from the East-West Connector, and five minutes to I-285, wherever you need to go, you will get there quickly.  Vinings Grove is a quaint community of 26 homes built by Benchmark Homes 2000 to 2005. 

The traditional homes feature covered entry ways with brick, stone and cedar siding. These homes feature 2 and 3 car garages, some side entry with carriage style doors.

Homes at Vinings Grove have two to three fireplaces making it perfect for great ambiance and relaxation. Most of the homes here have either a master bedroom on the main level or a guest room on the main level.  Homes have 4 to 6 bedrooms and average around 4,500 square feet.  With a variety of floor-plans offered, there’s a little bit of something for everyone.

Students living in Vinings Grove attend Nickajack Elementary, Griffin Middle School and Campbell High School. The homes are also within a short drive to some of the most elite private schools in the area, including Whitefield Academy and St. Benedict’s School. 2000 Paces Ferry also has two public libraries within just a couple mile radius.

Vinings Grove in Smyrna also offers quick, easy access to a variety of outdoor running, biking and hiking locations.  There are several trail heads leading to the Silver Comet Trail within a short distance. Once on the Silver Comet Trail, outdoor lovers will enjoy over 60 miles of paved path extending all the way to the Alabama Border. Additionally, there are multiple access points to the Chattahoochee River, a great place to gather for picnics & weekend games of frisbee, hiking/jogging or a lazy inter-tube float through the water.

On the other side of the spectrum, for those enjoying fine dining and shopping, there is no shortage of places to visit near Vinings Grove. A quick drive will get to Ivy Walk, West Village, The Village Green, Cumberland Mall, as well as a variety of neighborhood pubs and boutiques.

To get there take I-285 to Exit 15 (S. Cobb Drive); turn outside 285; turn left on East/West Connector; turn right on Cooper Lake; Vinings Grove on your right.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Vinings Grove, call Jen Bowman, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty at 404-456-5024. Our team is ready for you.

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2000 Paces Ferry in Smyrna Georgia - Judging by the quiet, secluded feeling you get while driving through 2000 Paces Ferry, you would never guess it was less than a few miles from two major interstates, 1-285 and I-75 in Atlanta. 2000 Paces Ferry is off Atlanta Rd across from Paces Ferry Rd.  Obtaining a quick easy commute, as well as a private neighborhood setting, has never been so easy. One of Smyrna’s best kept secrets, the 64 exclusive luxury homes in 2000 Paces Ferry were designed by architect Bill Baker and built by The Dubose Companies between 1997 and 1999.

2000 Paces Ferry boasts a variety of versatile floor-plans, as well as high-quality extras, including charming wrought-iron mailboxes, lighting, street signs and exterior accents. Some of the homes have master suites on the main level.  This community is absolutely brimming with personality, down to it’s gas light lanterns, white columns, drive-way pavers and wide balconies, which give it an early colonial feel. With an average of 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and over 4,000 square feet per home, there is plenty of room for dinner parties or casual get-togethers.  All of the landscaping is professionally maintained by the Home Owners Association.

Students living in 2000 Paces Ferry attend Nickajack Elementary, Campbell Middle School and Campbell High School. The homes are also within a short drive to some of the most elite private schools in the area, including Whitefield Academy and St. Benedict’s School. 2000 Paces Ferry also has two public libraries within just a couple mile radius.

Homeowners at 2000 Paces Ferry enjoy being just minutes away from some of the best restaurants and shopping West Cobb has to offer. From West Village and The Village Green, to Publix, Costco, Home Depot, Cumberland Mall, and a variety of neighborhood pubs, Smyrna/Vinings has a little bit of everything to offer.

Nearby recreatiion includes the Silver Comet Trail, a 60 mile paved bike and running path extending all the way to the Alabama border. Additionally, there are 8 other public parks within approximately a mile and a half.

It is rare to see a home come on the market in this community, but when they do they usually are in the $600k to $700k+ range.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Smyrna Vinings, contact Jen Bowman, Broker Associate at Keller Williams Realty 404-456-5024. Our team is ready to serve you.

Home Buyer Seminar Smyrna - Are you thinking of buying a home but don't know where to begin?  I often get calls from Smyrna home buyers who have lots of questions and they tell me they don't even know where to start.  We have a free Home Buyer Seminar for you!

When: Tuesday January 10, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at our Smyrna, GA office.

Where: 3350 Atlanta Rd Smyrna, GA 30080

Please RSVP to me, Jen Bowman at 404-456-5024 or visit me online at  BuyAndSellCobbHomes.com.

If you can't make it in January, we do these classes on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.  If that time doesn't work for you, call me for your confidential home buyer consultation.  

Sutherlin Park in Smyrna- Sutherlin Park is a subdivision in Smyrna, GA with 44 homes.  It's conveniently located next to city of Smyrna's Tolleson Park with swimming pool and tennis courts.

Sutherlin Park's homes were built in 1999 and 2000.   They are 2 story traditional style, many with open floor plans where there is a view from the kitchen to the family room which makes it easy for entertaining.   Some have basements.  Many of the small well manicured lots are under a 1/4 of an acre.  Sutherlin Park has a variety of exteriors including brick front, brick, stucco and siding.

Currently there are 4 homes actively on the market in Sutherlin Park ranging in price from $239,900 for 4 bedrooms built on a slab  to $294,900 for 4 bedrooms on a full unfinished basement.

There are 2 pending sales which means they are under contract but not yet closed.  Both of them had price reductions and the current list prices are $235,000 and $220,000.

As of today's date, in 2011 there have been 3 sales in Sutherlin Park. One home was listed at $300,000 and sold for $290,000 in 18 days on the market. Another was listed at $269,900 and sold for $251,000.  The 3rd one was originally listed at $274,900, reduced to $265,000 and sold for $260,000.  

Students living at Sutherlin Park attend Cobb County's Brown Elementary and Campbell Middle and High Schools.

For more information on buying or selling in Sutherlin Park, contact Jen Bowman with Keller Williams Realty at 404-456-5024. 

Smyrna Beer Fest 2011 - The 8th annual Smyrna Beer Fest will be Saturday October 30, 2011 from 1 to 6 p.m.  at Smyrna Market Village.  

Smyrna Market Village is located at 2840 Atlanta Rd, SE Smyrna, GA 30080 just about 2 miles outside I-285 off of Exit 16, Atlanta Rd.  

The Smyrna Beer Fest will have hundreds of local and international beers available.

Entry is limited to the first 3000 participants.  Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the gate.  The Smyrna Beer Fest benefits Mustard Seed Communities.

We'll be volunteering at the Beer Connoisseur Magazine tent.  Come by and say hello!

Autumn is one of my favorite times of year.  Come on out and enjoy the great weather!  If you can't make it to the Smyrna Beer Fest, the Smyrna Octoberfest will be Saturday October 22 and October 23, 2011 at the Smyrna Market Village.

If you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Cobb County, contact Jen Bowman, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty at 404-456-5024.

See all the homes for sale in Cobb County at HomesForSaleinCobbCounty.com.

Taste of Smyrna - This Saturday September 17, 2011 is the Taste of Smyrna in Smyrna GA's Village Green.  The Taste of Smyrna is where you can taste samples from 30+ local restaurants in one location.  Samples range from $1 to $4 each.  Admission is free. 

Taste of Smyrna - It's from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.  There will be acoustic music from Scott Thompson all day on the Veterans Memorial and entertainment on the main stage in front of the Smyrna library.  At 7 p.m., the concert starts on the Main Stage.  As usual for Smyrna events, there will be a Kids Zone with huge inflatables, bungee jump, rock wall and more.

The Village Green's address is 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, GA 30080.  It's off of Atlanta Rd, about 2 miles inside the I-285 Perimeter on the left.

I hope to see you there!

p.s. If you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Smyrna, contact local Cobb County real estate agent, Jen Bowman, with Keller Williams Realty at 404-456-5024.

Free Concert and Fireworks in Smyrna -  Smyrna GA is celebrating it's birthday on the Village Green with a free concert as part of the Summer Series and fireworks.  Come on out on Saturday August 6th, 2011.  The fun begins at 6 p.m. and I don't really want to say the fun ends at 10 p.m. but the event ends then.

Brandon Perry Band opens the show with Banks & Shane  to follow.

The city of Smyrna was incorporated in 1872, which makes this Smyrna's 129th birthday.   Celebrate the birth of Smyrna with music, festival foods, festivities and a huge birthday cake by McEntyre's Bakery. There will be a kids entertainment area so bring the whole family.

The Village Green is located at 200 Village Green Circle in Smyrna, GA.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Smyrna contact Jen Bowman, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners at 404-456-5024.

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Woodland Gate Smyrna

Woodland Gate in Smyrna, GA is a subdivision with 121 traditional homes close to the East-West Connector off of Argo Rd.  Woodland Gate is an Earthcraft Home community built by award- winning builder Monte Hewett and Highland Homes.  The subdivision consists of Duxford Drive, Harlington Road, Healey Drive, and Healey Walk.  This is a swim tennis community with 2  tennis courts and league play.

Woodland Gate homes were built between 2001 and 2003. All of the homes are 2 story containing 4 to 6 bedrooms, with square footage between 3,163 and 7,452. The homes at Woodland Gate have 2 and 3 car garages with both front and side entries.  Basements are available in select properties.  

Students at Woodland Gate attend Cobb County's Nickajack Elementary and Campbell Middle and High Schools.

Home Buyers always want to know what's close by, so the following should help:

•·         Publix grocery store is less than a mile away.

•·         The closest post office is on S. Cobb Drive in Smyrna, about 3 miles away.

•·         For recreation, there is a county park and playground across the street from the Woodland Gate Entrance.  Other parks within about 2 miles from Woodland Gate include Nickajack Park and Rhyne Park.

•·         The Silver Comet Trail is a paved 61 mile no motors allowed trail that  is close by off the East- West Connector at Fontaine Rd.

•·         There are numerous gyms within 1 mile of Woodland Gate.

•·         There's lots of banks, including Vinings Bank on Atlanta Rd, just about a mile and a half away.  I love Vinings Bank because it's a small community bank and you can use any ATM anywhere without fees. 

Homes at Woodland Gate are currently listed in the low $300,000's to upper $400,000's. See all the homes for sale at Woodland Gate.

 If you're thinking of buying or selling a home in Smyrna, GA contact Jen Bowman, Broker Associate with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners at 404-456-5024.

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