The homes around East Atlanta Village are mainly small classic brick bungalows and are very affordable, typically, if you want to be within walking distance to the Village and want at least a 2/2 you will be looking in the $225 to $400k range.   There are also some 2/1 homes available that may not be as updated as you want it to be for less than $200k.  In the past, there have been plenty of builders and investors that have come along and knocked down some of the old dilapidated homes and built new homes.  If you are not a big fan of bungalow homes there is one small subdivision that is within walking distance to the Village.  I adore the bungalow style but I also find this subdivision pretty appealing too because the homes are large and pretty family oriented. 

Newer Subdivision in East Atlanta

 There are only a total of 12 homes in this subdivision, but as of today, there are 2 homes on the market.  One is a 5 bedroom, 3/1/2 bath for $389k and another 3 bedroom /  2 1/2 bath for $349k.  Both homes were built in 2002 and have plenty of space.  What is really appealing about these homes is that they are not stacked on top of each other. Most of the homes in East Atlanta are pretty close in proximity to one another, so if you like privacy, these homes are a must see.  

If you would like more information and pics of the 2 homes that I mentioned above, just click here!

If you are looking for a classic bungalow there is one particular home on the market right now that is a must see.  This home is located on Glenwood Avenue, which is not to far from the Village, but you would have to cross over Moreland which is a very busy road. However, if you don’t walk to East Atlanta Village, you can easily walk to Glenwood Park, which is a new subdivision that has several restaurants and shops.  

1107 Glenwood Avenue

The home was built back in the early 1900’s and has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.  There are beautiful hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen, separate dining room and 2 spacious bedrooms.  What makes this home is the large deck and beautifully landscaped backyard.   The downfall is being on Glenwood Avenue, because you would have to back out on the street and sometimes cars come flying down that road.  The home is currently priced at $249k and at that price it is a good deal!

For more information regarding this home on Glenwood, click here!

East Atlanta Real Estate will continue to be one of the top choices for potential buyers due to the affordability and proximity to highways and other major neighborhoods in Atlanta.

If you need assistance with your home search in East Atlanta or anywhere in metro Atlanta, feel free to contact me at nesa@atlantaintownhomesforsale.com or 404-579-9307. - Nesa Kleinheksel - 9 Mile Trolley Realty

1097 Los Angeles Avenue

Check out this listing at 1097 Los Angeles Avenue in the heart of Virginia Highland!  The exterior of the home has a combination of Brick and Granite which adds to the perfect mix of Classic Charm and Modern Beauty.  The Gourmet Kitchen boasts Stainless Steel Appliances with a Sub Zero Fridge, Wine Cooler, Granite Countertops and High End Fixtures and plenty of cooking space.  Beautiful Hardwood floors throughout, crown molding, custom lighting and plenty of windows for natural light are just a few charachteristics that make this home a true delight. 

If you need more space, this home also a large attic that is ready to be built out to add an additional 2-3 bedrooms.  The fenced in back yard is beautifully landscaped and has plenty of space for the dogs or kiddies to run about. 

There is also a remote entry gate that has enough space to accomodate up to 3 cars. 

Other notable features to this wonderful Virginia Highland Home are:

*Tiled Sunroom

Huge Kitchen Area!

*Work out Room
*Open Floor Plan
*Hardwood Floors
*Gourmet Kitchen w/ Dacor & Bosch Appliances
*Glass Front Cabinets
*Granite Counters
*Sub Zero Wine Cooler & Refrigerator
*Plantation Shutters
*Large Living Room w/ Surround Sound
*Brick Fireplace
*Custom Cabinets
*Arched Walls
*Track & Recessed Lighting
*Crown & Picture Molding
*Spacious Bedrooms
*Built in Speakers
*Huge Fenced In Yard
*Remote-Entry Gate
*Perm Stairs to Large Attic

If you are not familiar with the Virginia Highland area it is one of the most desired neighborhoods to purchase in.  Due to the proximity to other major neighborhoods, including Midtown and Inman Park, it is a neighborhood that many prefer for its walkability to restaurants and shops.  The main hub of Virginia Highland is N. Highland Ave which is a row of restaurants including Dark Horse Tavern and Grill, Everybody’s Pizza, Fontaine’s Oyster House, Noche and so much more.   You can also find a bunch of shops including the charming Belly General Store, Ooh La La Fashion boutique and a plenthora of other really cool shops. 

The styles of Virginia Highland Homes are traditionally craftsman bungalow style and Tudor style homes.   If you are in the market for a Virginia Highland Home this is home is a must see.  Currently offered at $699,900.  - Nesa Kleinheksel - 9 Mile Trolley Realty

My First House

 I totally remember when I was calling around to real estate agents that pretty much all of them told me that there was no way that I would find a Atlanta Intown Home for under $150k and if I did, it was going to be a dilapidated house or a bad neighborhood.  Anyway, my agent at that time brought me to this wonderful brand new house in Grant Park.  It was a prefab home that was built to look old, so I really liked that it fit into the character of the neighborhood.  It wasn’t a big house, about 1200 sq.ft but the floorplan was nice and it had a private fenced in yard. The street that it was on, was a tad rough, I must admit.  But, I am a rather tall girl and have long legs so I thought I could out run any trouble that came my way.  So, I bought it.   I lived in this house for about 5 years and yes, I did endure some of the bad things that happen when you live on a up and coming street, but never the less I fell in love with Grant Park.  What I really enjoyed about Grant Park is the solid community that it has, the people that live there genuinely care about the neighborhood, they are proud to say that they live in Grant Park.  

 Grant Park is just around the corner from Turner Field, about a 5 minute drive into Midtown and it is very close to the Highways.   The homes in Grant Park are either Victorian style or small bungalows.  All of them are truly unique from one another and most of them were built in the early 1900’s.   In the last couple of years there has been some newly constructed homes, which is kind of a shame, because they don’t compliment the existing style of homes. 

Grant Park is also home to the Atlanta Zoo, which I adored being near, because for some reason I really enjoy watching the monkeys…always have and always will!  It is also home to the Cyclorama and there is actually a very large park connected to the zoo.  The park was great because unlike Piedmont Park in Midtown, it is not full of people and it has trees so you can go during the summer and be covered from the blazing sun!   There is also a small historic district with a couple of restaurants including Grant Central Pizza, Ria’s Bluebird Cafe and Six Feet Under.  

Anyway, back to my first house, so in 2007 I sold that home, which was pretty lucky that it actually sold and that it sold for a small profit.  The street changed some but it still had it’s downsides but I was pretty sad to leave because the house was really cute.  I actually drive by the place every once in awhile just to see what it is going on there, but today as I was searching for homes in the Grant Park area for a client, I just happened to see a listing for my old house.  I couldn’t believe it, especially since it has only been 2 years since I sold it, but what I was really surprised to see is that it was listed for $97,000!!!  And it’s a foreclosure!  SAD FACE!!  So, I had to go in and take a little peek..Oh boy, what people do to homes!!!  It was actually in pretty decent shape, the one thing that I loved about the house was the hardwood floors, and those were in great shape.

Look at those cabinets! Yuck!

But, gosh, these people tried to paint some poopy looking color on the white cabinets that turned out just awful and then they tried to paint some hideous neon green color  in the kitchen.  I won’t even mention what was in the toilet, but the owners did add some stairs to the back deck leading down into the yard, which is what I wanted to do when I lived there, but I was in the po’ house at that time.   All in all, it wasn’t in horrible shape, it actually could be a decent investment to buy and fix up.   So, it was actually pretty cool to back inside and see it again. 

If you are in the market looking for a foreclosure or looking for a Grant Park Home, you might want to check out this property.   Click here for the listing information.   I would love to be the buyers agent on it, I think that it would be a great story to tell, so call me if you need an agent or if you just want some information on the property, I would be happy to let you know the good and the bad.  - Nesa Kleinheksel - 9 Mile Trolley Realty

Of course, just like any good location in Atlanta, it is not cheap to live there.  Townhomes are currently priced between $400,000 and $700,000, the single family homes are currently going for $700,000 to $800,000, but if you want something more affordable you can check out the lofts which are priced at $199,000 to $350,000.

Inman Park Village is one of the more walkable communities in Atlanta and really has everything to offer that one looks for in city living.

To see current listings in Inman Park Village just email me at nesa@atlantaintownhomesforsale.com

What is the vibe of Cabbagetown?  Well, I think most people consider it to be kind of quirky but yet swanky.   It’s a neighborhood that you would feel comfortable going outside and not being frighten that one of your neighbors would see you without your makeup, because chances are they aren’t wearing make up either!  It’s a very laid back feel and I think that is why I like it, I can get away with wearing a wrinkly shirt and noone cares.

What’s in Cabbagetown?  Just like every intown neighborhood in Atlanta, Cabbagetown also has their own little strip of restaurants and shops.  Probably the most well known restaurant is Agave, which serves the best Medallions and has been voted #1 in Creative Loafing for their Margaritas, which I would have to agree with!  Next up is Carroll Street Cafe, which is probably more known for their breakfast and lunch but they have started serving Tapas for dinner.  Good food as well and great Coffee, although they stopped serving the little Mint squares with the coffee, so that is a bit upsetting.  SAD FACE.   Then, there is Milltown Arms, a cool little bar/restaurant.  Trivia night at Milltown is kind of entertaining and again they also have really good food!  There is also a little corner grocery store, called the Cabbagetown Market, they are  probably most well known for having RAW Milk!  They also serve food as well.  I went there one day and to my surprise they were filming the show Diners, Dives and Drive Ins with Guy Fieri on the Food Network, so I was super psyched because they got me on tape talking about the Quail on a Waffle that they serve there, so for the past 3 months I have TIvo’d all of the shows but sadly I think I ended up on the cutting room floor.  ANOTHER SAD FACE

What about the homes in Cabbagetown?  Well, Cabbagetown has an array of different style homes but they are pretty well known for having Shotgun Style Homes and if you are not familiar with the Shotgun style, it is a home that is very long and narrow.  From the front view of the homes you would think that they are pretty tiny homes but once inside they are actually pretty spacious.  Most of these homes were built in the early 1900’s but I would say about 80% of them have undergone major renovations.  There also a few brand new homes nestled in as well.  Sadly, the tornado that came through a few months ago damaged quite a few homes in Cabbagetown, but the spirit of the community have really come together to support one another and are helping to rebuild these homes.  

Pricing for Cabbagetown Homes are starting around $250,000 for a 2/2.  There is not alot for sale in Cabbagetown right now but feel free to browse my website to see what is available or you can just click here.

I hope that you take the time to explore Cabbagetown in your future home search and as always feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need help with your Atlanta Home Search! Nesa Kleinheksel - 9 Mile Trolley Realty

Show me Kenny Rogers Home For Sale!

I will post more information about the new school as it becomes available!

The homes look small from the first glance, but typically they are alot larger than they appear.  Most of them also have redone attics that add the extra bedroom.  This particular home has beautiful hardwood floors, a finished attic, screened in porch and a private backyard! There is a separate dining room and mudroom!  Plus, this house has a ton of storage room!

If you would like to schedule a viewing please contact me at nesa@theloftstop.com - Nesa Kleinheksel

1452 Carter Road

3 Bedroom / 1 1/2 baths $189,900 Builder owned home meticulously cared for & upgraded.

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Not only will you have to replace your toilet but also showerheads and faucets.  Before you are able to hook up your water you will have to provide a “certificate of compliance” for all fixtures. The certificate must be signed by either a home inspector, or licensed plumber, or inspector with Dekalb County’s Dept. of Watershed Mgt. at www.dekalbwatershed.com.

The county is doing this due to recent drought conditions in Atlanta and they need homeowners to replace this stuff with water saving plumbing fixtures.

So, if you are seller thinking about selling you will have to disclose if your crapper is old on the sellers disclosure statement.  For buyers, it’s just another thing that you will have to negotiate with the sellers on.