NumbaOneStunna
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Hello All! It was recommended for me to post here, as there are many posters familiar with Atlanta. I am trying to identify places to buy a home. But, one of the biggest issues is striking a balance between what we're looking for in a home vs. the afternoon/evening commute.
The main office would be in Buckhead on Peachtree. Other occasional locations reports would probably be along the 400 (T. Harvey Mathis Pkwy) and 19 (Turner McDonald Pkwy).
- 400/19 near the perimeter (I-285)
- could [very] occasionally work at the Alpharetta office
Looking for suburbia - family w/two kids, looking for good school districts (tho my kids will probably be in a Christian private school until 8th grade, at least). The further out, the better - get more house for less money. Safe neighborhoods with newer subdivisions, with pool, etc. Looking at 4/5 bedrooms and 3000 sq ft +. Close to grocery, Walmarts, Sam's Club, shopping malls, etc. But, I want to cap the commute time, too. 1 hr max in rush hour, generally speaking (I realize there may be times the commute is a nightmare and take much longer than that). Obviously, safe areas with low crime is a requirement.
Would be leaving the house around 5am, so morning rush hour shouldn't be a problem. I think the bigger problem would be heading home around 5p-6p. Would like to keep rush hour commute out of the city to less than an hour (obviously there would be occasional backups resulting in commutes over an hour).
From other research & input I've been gathering, I was told to look due north of the city, OTP. Between 11 o'clock (Smyrna/Marietta) and 1 o'clock (Peachtree Corners) fanning out north. But, I was also told that where the 120 (Old Milton Pkwy) crosses Hwy 19, in Alpharetta, is over an hour in rush hour traffic (so Milton & Cumming should not be considered). In google maps, I've been focusing on the area around East Cobb and close to Hwy 19 (all have the lowest crime rating on Trulia & Realtor websites).
I know nothing about these areas, from school district & low crime rate statistics. So, now I'm seeking input on the following:
- I'm really interested in the commute from the East Cobb area (smack dab between I-75 and Hwy 19). Lots of housing options sprinkled around Lassiter HS area, off of New Chastain/Blackwell/Shallowford road). Can I reach those areas in an hour from Buckhead in the afternoon/evening?
- Is Hwy 9 out of the city any faster than taking Hwy 400/19 out of Buckhead? (ie. Are there any benefits living close to Hwy 9?)
- I'm finding some newer homes that fit the bill around Marietta and Smyrna. How far out on I-75 & Hwy 3 can I go out, before risking a daily commute home, over 1 hr?
- Any Christian private schools (K-6 or 8) you could recommend? I'm also not looking for the college tuition-level private schools. Right now, we're paying about $12K a year (Aug-May) for two children, including afterschool care until 6pm (in Raleigh).
- Any other areas besides due north that fit the bill, particularly with safe neighborhoods a priority?
Thank you! I appreciate any info you can provide.
The main office would be in Buckhead on Peachtree. Other occasional locations reports would probably be along the 400 (T. Harvey Mathis Pkwy) and 19 (Turner McDonald Pkwy).
- 400/19 near the perimeter (I-285)
- could [very] occasionally work at the Alpharetta office
Looking for suburbia - family w/two kids, looking for good school districts (tho my kids will probably be in a Christian private school until 8th grade, at least). The further out, the better - get more house for less money. Safe neighborhoods with newer subdivisions, with pool, etc. Looking at 4/5 bedrooms and 3000 sq ft +. Close to grocery, Walmarts, Sam's Club, shopping malls, etc. But, I want to cap the commute time, too. 1 hr max in rush hour, generally speaking (I realize there may be times the commute is a nightmare and take much longer than that). Obviously, safe areas with low crime is a requirement.
Would be leaving the house around 5am, so morning rush hour shouldn't be a problem. I think the bigger problem would be heading home around 5p-6p. Would like to keep rush hour commute out of the city to less than an hour (obviously there would be occasional backups resulting in commutes over an hour).
From other research & input I've been gathering, I was told to look due north of the city, OTP. Between 11 o'clock (Smyrna/Marietta) and 1 o'clock (Peachtree Corners) fanning out north. But, I was also told that where the 120 (Old Milton Pkwy) crosses Hwy 19, in Alpharetta, is over an hour in rush hour traffic (so Milton & Cumming should not be considered). In google maps, I've been focusing on the area around East Cobb and close to Hwy 19 (all have the lowest crime rating on Trulia & Realtor websites).
I know nothing about these areas, from school district & low crime rate statistics. So, now I'm seeking input on the following:
- I'm really interested in the commute from the East Cobb area (smack dab between I-75 and Hwy 19). Lots of housing options sprinkled around Lassiter HS area, off of New Chastain/Blackwell/Shallowford road). Can I reach those areas in an hour from Buckhead in the afternoon/evening?
- Is Hwy 9 out of the city any faster than taking Hwy 400/19 out of Buckhead? (ie. Are there any benefits living close to Hwy 9?)
- I'm finding some newer homes that fit the bill around Marietta and Smyrna. How far out on I-75 & Hwy 3 can I go out, before risking a daily commute home, over 1 hr?
- Any Christian private schools (K-6 or 8) you could recommend? I'm also not looking for the college tuition-level private schools. Right now, we're paying about $12K a year (Aug-May) for two children, including afterschool care until 6pm (in Raleigh).
- Any other areas besides due north that fit the bill, particularly with safe neighborhoods a priority?
Thank you! I appreciate any info you can provide.
