Where should I live in Atlanta Metro Area?

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Hello Everyone,

Looking for some advice. I currently live in Orange County, Ca but I will be moving to Atlanta at the end of January. I work full time so my new office will be located in College Park. I would have to rent initially since I do not know any areas there but I wanted to get some recommendations on which cities are good to buy a single family home for myself. I would also like to ve able to rent the house if I need to move somewhere else in the future. Do you guys have any recommendations? I would like to avoid as much traffic as possible also.

Thanks and Happy Holidays to all!

Maylisse Matos · Answer

@Joel OwensKiet N.

Very good information. many people have advised me about college park that is why I was not sure. I was definitely going to rent for a while to explore the areas. I am currently talking 3 hour traffic round trip out here in LA and its horrible. Thanks for your feedback. There are mixed opinions so I will have to  research more for sure.

Christina Rogers · Answer

@Maylisse Matos

Look in East Atlanta and maybe even some portions of Hapeville, you might get more of a bang for your buck there. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about an area. I'll help as much as I can.

Maylisse Matos · Answer

Hi @Christina Rogers,

I am not yet in Atlanta I plan to be there  the beggining of February. I have been looking in those areas you and other mentioned ( grant park , inman park, etc.) the areas seem expensive I was hoping to save a little since I am coming from OC and its super expensive here also LOL. Seems that everyone is terrified of the traffic I am also specially since right know I spend 3 hrs a day in it here in CA. I may have to just get put there pay a little more in the begging until I get to know the areas so I can feel safe in the meantime. I will be going there with family ( husband and baby) that is also a reason why I do not wan to be far or get into absurd traffic. Definitely appreciate your feedback and if you think of any other areas that could be good let me know. I am used to living in urban areas so anything to rural will probably not work for me in the beggining. Thanks again

Christina Rogers · Answer

Definitely avoid going north through the city if you can. I think you would be miserable with the commute from college Park to Vinings. I lived in College Park twenty years ago so I cannot attest to its current standing. I have also lived in Grant Park, East Atlanta and Midtown. I loved Grant Park the most and trully miss living there. The commute from that area to college park would be a breeze compared to all the other places mentioned. My parents lived south in Peachtree city which is a nice city, just no centralized downtown area and you need to really like golf carts. Living in Peachtree city kinda cuts you off from downtown Atlanta and all the fun activities going on there.

My recommendation would be what other posters mentioned Grant Park, Inman Park, little five points, east atlanta (more hipster) and if your feeling eclectic cabbage town. Midtown is good as well more of a city feel there. For now with renting stay east/south areas of Atlanta.

Are you already in GA? If you need some eyes to help you scout an area let me know, I love doing that stuff.

Maylisse Matos · Answer

@Shane Connor@Stan Soulen Thank You for your feedback, definitely glad I asked.

Shane Connor · Answer

I moved 5 years ago and now live in the Inman Park area.  You won't be looking at any SFH purchases south of 500K.  However if you are into renting this is an awesome area to live, right on the beltline , which makes it walk-able in an almost un-walkable city.  Nice little strip of dining and shopping.    Its next to Old 4th Ward, Highlands, and close to Grant and East ATL village which others have mentioned.

Happy to provide you more info and intel as I also relocated here.

Welcome!

Maylisse Matos · Answer

Thanks @John Ford I am definitely looking for a rental right now since I am in a hurry but I will take some time to explore those neighborhoods you suggested also once I get there. Its difficult to decide when I am so far away. Appreciate your feed back.

John Ford · Answer

I have no personal experience with College Park but it doesn't have the best reputation. But I do hear they just opened their first new Apartment complex since 1969 so there is that! (http://atlanta.curbed.com/2016/12/21/14040952/coll...) I lived for 13 years in Old fourth Ward and Midtown and now live in Westview. The morning traffic headed south from anywhere south of the Grady Curve (Freedom Pkwy, effectively) is nothing compared to the stuff headed north. I don't know much about heading back north in the evening, but it's bound to be about 10 times better than heading south from the north like most "intown" commuters do. I agree with the idea of renting in O4W, midtown, Inman Park, Poncey Highlands, or Grant park, all of which would put you in great proximity to the southbound freeways. Then look at the Southwest Beltline neighborhoods to buy. We'd love to have you, are closer to college park, and there are tons purchase of deals over here, unlike the neighborhoods listed above.

Where should I live in Atlanta Metro Area?

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