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Alpharetta Georgia Real Estate Information
Alpharetta Georgia is where the
Old South’s charm and hospitality meets the New South’s innovative
spirit. Spend some time exploring Alpharetta’s beautiful locale,
fabulous real estate opportunities, and more fun attractions and
recreational activities than you can fit into the weekend. It won’t
take long to see why Alpharetta is so appealing. Below you’ll find
information showcasing a small taste of all Alpharetta Georgia has
to offer!
Alpharetta Georgia: Location & Geography
Alpharetta Georgia is located in
North Fulton County along the banks of the beautiful Chattahoochee
River. Just 20 miles north of Atlanta, Alpharetta has both the
convenience of a metropolitan city and the space to breathe freely.
Georgia 400 links Alpharetta to the playground of the North Georgia
Mountains and the vibrant City of Atlanta to the south.
Alpharetta Georgia is found in the northern end of Fulton County.
The City of Atlanta is the dividing point between North and South
Fulton County, which stretches over 70 miles. Fulton County has an
unusual elongated shape encompassing 529 square miles.
Alpharetta Georgia: Real Estate Market
Alpharetta Georgia Real Estate
has incredible opportunities, whether you’re looking to buy or sell
a home. Located near Georgia 400, Alpharetta has easy access to the
City of Atlanta and the rest of the Metro Atlanta area. With a rich
history, an established reputation, fabulous shopping venues, and a
beautiful location on the Chattahoochee River, Alpharetta is a
wonderful place to call home.
Alpharetta Georgia Real Estate
offers condos, apartments, town homes, single-family homes, and
custom estate homes. During the summer of 2006, the average
Alpharetta home was on the market between 30 and 60 days.
Single-family homes in Alpharetta begin in the low 200s, and stately
custom homes are priced into the millions. Now is the time to act,
if you’re considering a move to this high demand area. With an
appreciation rate of 10% or more, homes and property in Alpharetta
present a great investment opportunity.
Alpharetta Georgia: Attractions, Activities, & Recreation
Begin your exploration of Alpharetta at the
Alpharetta Welcome Center, located in downtown Alpharetta. With
over 200 brochures highlighting the best of the area’s shopping,
golfing, beautiful recreational facilities, fine dining, and
historical sites, the only problem will be deciding where to go
next. Read on for information on a few of Alpharetta’s
attractions.
North Point Mall-
Conveniently located near GA 400, North Point Mall has 5 major
department store and over 135 major retailers. The mall also has 2
restaurants, a food court, and a carousel to the delight of children
and adults. The surrounding North Point area has many unique,
upscale shopping venues.
Historic Shops of Crabapple -
Alpharetta’s Crabapple community is known near and far for its
antique shops, boutiques, and fashionable restaurants.
Wills Park-
Located next to the Alpharetta City Pool, Wills Park offers 100
acres of baseball fields, tennis courts, a Frisbee golf course,
walking trails, picnicking facilities, and the “Wacky World”
playground-kingdom for kids.
Wills
Park Equestrian Center -
With 50 acres of rolling fields and woods, Wills Park Equestrian
Center offers horse lovers 8 barns, almost 300 boarding stalls, and
a variety of equestrian events throughout the year, including
rodeos.
Big Creek Greenway-
The Big River Greenway is a 12-foot concrete path designed for
walking, jogging, roller-blading, and biking. Over 6 miles of
pathway stretch through the woods along Big Creek.
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve-
The Autrey Mills Nature Preserve includes 1.5 miles of beautiful
hiking trails, 46 acres of pristine forests, and an historic
plantation site from the 1800s. The Preserve has special
environmental programs and events year round.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area—Spanning
4 counties, the Recreation Area offers fishing, boating, hiking,
Native American archeological sites, and natural flora and fauna.
Historic Downtown- The Historic Downtown Alpharetta Square is the shopping maven’s
delight, with antique shops, flower shops, boutiques, fine dining,
and more.
Milton Log Cabin-
This historical destination was originally a schoolhouse, built in
1934 by the Future Farmers of America club. Regular tours are
available.
Walk of Memories- A
memorial is a tribute to the veterans of the US Armed Forces, the
Walk of Memories is a brick walkway inscribed with the names of
Georgia residents killed in the service.
The Cooler- With ice
arenas for figure skating and ice hockey, and professional flooring
for roller hockey, The Cooler is great place to beat the summer
heat.
Alpharetta Georgia: Annual EventsAlpharetta Arts StreetFest-
Enjoy arts, crafts, and live entertainment as the Ford Tour de
Georgia sweeps through town.
Annual Touch a Truck-
Kids can climb in and explore their favorite big vehicles during the
annual Touch a Truck festival, featuring a fire truck, dump truck,
18-wheeler, and a school bus. They’ll love playing the Construction
Zone, where they can build with nails and wood.
The Taste of Alpharetta-
The annual Taste of Alpharetta showcases the area’s finest cuisine
to the tune of live musical entertainment.
Old Soldiers Day Parade
& Road Race-
Alpharetta’s Memorial Day celebrations include a commemorative
ceremony, followed by a parade with bands, floats, antique cars, and
more.
4th of July Celebration-
Located at Wills Park, end your holiday festivities under stars with
free children’s activities, live entertainment, and fireworks.
Old Milton Country Fair-
The Old Milton Country Fair celebrates North Georgia’s pioneer days.
Festivities include leather working, genealogical services, gold
panning, and arrow crafting.
Alpharetta Half Marathon and 10K Road Race-
This is just one of several marathons offered throughout the year in
Alpharetta.
Lighting Ceremony
Kick off your holiday season with the Tree Lighting Ceremony in
downtown Alpharetta. The event is celebrated with holiday music,
dancing, refreshments, and free activities for children.
Nearby Attractions: Fulton County, Metro Atlanta, & Beyond
Atlanta Sports Teams and Stadiums:
Braves @ Turner Field
Falcons @ Georgia Dome
Hawks @ Philips Arena
Thrashers @ Philips Arena
Concerts & Music Venues:
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
The Tabernacle
The Cotton Club
Eddie’s Attic
The Roxy
The
Coke Museum
The
New Georgia Aquarium
Centennial Olympic Park
The
Fox Theatre
The
High Museum of Art
Silver Comet Biking Trail
Buckhead -- With world class
dining and shopping, Buckhead is “where old money lives and new
money parties.” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Six Flags Over Georgia and White
Water-- Both exciting theme parks are within miles of Atlanta!
Blue Ridge Mountains-- Located
in Elijay and Jasper Georgia, just 50 miles north of Atlanta, this
area is a prime weekend get-away and the doorway to the
Appalachians. It is also the home of Lake Arrowhead, a private
club community.
Lake Lanier Islands-- Just 30
minutes from downtown Atlanta, in Buford Georgia, the Lake Lanier
Islands Park includes a resort, campground, and beach and water
park.
This
is only a small taste of what’s awaiting you in Alpharetta Georgia.
This attractive Metro Atlanta community is bursting with
opportunity. If you’d like more information on Alpharetta Real
Estate,
contact me directly at (678) 779-7702. I can’t wait to
personally introduce you to the City of Alpharetta as your
Alpharetta Real Estate Agent!
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