J.D. Power Ratings of Homebuilders in Atlanta, Georgia Metro Area.
NORTH METRO ATLANTA AREA |
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| Development | Location | Features & Schools |
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| August 2010 - Summit at Piedmont | Marietta, GA - off East Piedmont & Allgood Roads | Lowe Properties - 32 4/5 bedroom home sites, about 3,500-4,000 square feet, with stainless steel kitchen appliances, many rooms with hardwood flooring, and granite in kitchen. ES: Westside; MS: Marietta; HS: Marietta
From the mid $300K's |
| August 2010 - Barrett Heights | Marietta, GA - off Barrett Parkway - near North Metro Church | Cotton States Properties - 66 home sites - New caftsman style bungalows with maple cabinets and granite counters. ES: Westside; MS: Marietta; HS: Marietta
From the $330K's |
| August 2010 - Enclave at Hamilton Township | West Cobb - off Kennesaw Due West Road | Cotton States Properties - 13 half acre home sites - built in the 1970' and some are for sale now. ES: Due West; MS: McClure; HS: Harrison
From $290Ks-$440Ks |
| August 2010 - Princeton Lakes | East Cobb - off Johnson Ferry Road | Cotton States Properties - 226 homes built in the 1970' and some are for sale now. ES: Mt. Bethel; MS: Dickerson; HS: Walton
From $350Ks-$440Ks |
| July 2010 - Summer Spring | In Acworth near Main Street | Brighton Custom Homes - 37 homes homes with two story foyers; 9 ft. ceilings; 36 inch kitchen abinets; and appliance. ES: Kennesaw; MS: Awtrey; HS: North Cobb
From $160Ks-$190Ks |
| July 2010 - The Park at Whitlock | Near Whitlock and Kirkpatrick Roads | Anthem Homes and Neighborhoods - 17 homes homes with many features including granite counters, hardwood floors, and high ceilings. ES: Buruss; MS: Marietta; HS: Marietta
From $339Ks-$369Ks |
| June 2010 - Echo Mill | Near Lost Mountain and Corner Road | Cousins development - 500 homes homes with many features includin 2 amenity areas. ES: Kemp; MS: Lost Mountain; HS: Hillgrove
From $235Ks-$350Ks |
| June 2010 - Highlands at Ivernress Ridge | Near Buckner Road and Rosie Lane | Benhmark Homes - 110 homes homes with four (4) bedrooms; brick fronts, large kitchens, separate dining rooms, and 2 car garages. ES: Harmony-Leland; MS: Lindley; HS: Pebblebrook
From the low $200Ks |
| May 2010 - One Ivy Walk | Final homes near Atlanta Road and Cumberland Parkway just outside I-285 | John Wieland - 145 homes homes from 3,700-4,450 square feet; luxury owner's suite; private elevators; hardwood floors, granite kitchen counters; stainless steel appliances; 10' ceilings on main floor; and 2 car garage. ES: Nickajack; MS: Campbell; HS: Campbell
From the mid $400Ks |
| May 2010 - The Commons - Near Marietta Square | New Adult Community of homes near Marietta Square in Marietta off Kennesaw Avenue | McAfee Properties - 36 homes from 1,285-2,400 square feet; pool and amenities; exterior painting, repairs and maintenance; roof replacement; hardwood floors, courtyard, and 2 car garage. ES: Westside; MS: Marietta; HS: Marietta
Between $225K-$400Ks |
| May 2010 - McPherson Estates | New homes near Main Street and New McEver Road in Acworth | Pinebrook Properties - 61 single family homes with 9' ceilings onmain flor, some hardwood, marble fireplace, brick/stone front accents and cement siding. ES: Acworth; MS: Barber; HS: North Cobb
Between $159K-$183Ks |
| May 2010 - Mountain View Townhomes | New townhomes between Whitlock and Polk Street in Marietta | Polk Street Development - 34 units with some having elevators, hardwood flooring, granite counters; SS appliances; 2 car garages; and large decks. ES: Westside; MS: Marietta; HS: Marietta
Between $260K-$300Ks |
| April 2010 - Stonehaven at Vinings | Off Atlanta Road in Smyrna/Vinings area near intersection of Atlanta Road and Paces Ferry | Traton home builders - 45 of the remaining 69 single family homes (previously around $700K) 9' or 10' ceilings, granite ounters; SS appliances; garages; and some hardwood flooring. ES: Nickajack; MS: Campbell; HS: Campbell
From $360Ks |
| April 2010 - Vinings Gateway | Near I-285 and Atlanta Road in Smyrna/Vinings area | Benhmark home builders - 11 Luxury townhomes including an elevator; 4 bedrooms; 3.5 bathrooms; 10' ceilings on main; hardwood floors on main level; granite counters; stainle steel appliances; and other features. ES: Nickajack; MS: Campbell; HS: Campbell
From $400K-500Ks |
| March 2010 - Lake Acworth Village | Near I-75 and Exit 278 (Glade Road) in North Cobb | 158 townhomes with open floor plans, granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, 9' ceilings, 2 car garages, hardwood flooring on main level, and HOA maintains 100% of the exterior of homes. ES: Acworth; MS: Barber; HS: North Cobb
From $140Ks |
| March 2010 - Palladian Manor | Near South Cobb Drive and Maner Road in South Central Cobb | 28 townhomes with open floor plans, granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, and 9' and 10' ceilings. ES: Nickajack; MS: Campbell; HS: Campbell
From $280-420K's |
| March 2010 - Oakdale Preserve | Near South Cobb Drive and Church Road in South Central Cobb | 29 single family homes with masters on main, granite countertops and tile backsplashes in kitchen, by Bowen Family Homes. ES: Nickajack; MS: Campbell; HS: Campbell
From $280-350K's |
| January 2010 - The Pointe at Kirk Farms | Near Barrett Parkway and Burnt Hickory in West Cobb | 31 single family homes with 4 or 5 bedrooms, 9' or 10' ceilings; 3 sides brick; granite and stainles steel appliances in kitchen; some ahrdwood flooring on main level; and otherfeatures. ES: Hayes; MS: Pine Mountain; HS: Kennesaw Mountain
From $300K's |
| January 2010 - Laurel Creek | Near South Cobb - Cooper Lake-East West Connector triangle | 53 townhomes by Ashton Woods with Dog Park, and 2 car garges - other features may include 2-5 bedrooms, spacious master, and gourmet kitchen. ES: Nickajack; MS: Campbell; HS: Campbell
From $222-244K's |
| December 2009 - Wakefield Estates | Near I-285 and Atlanta Road inside Perimeter. | 70 single family homes - 33 just purchased from Wimlliamscraft by Traton - they were once selling for $600Ks - 4-5 bedrooms, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances. ES: Nickajack; MS: Campbell; HS: Campbell
From $222-244K's |
| December 2009 - Overlook at Westbury | Near I-285 and South Cobb Drive inside Perimeter. | 58,three story brick townhomes, 2 & 3 bedroom plans,large master suites and kitchens, 2 car garges and more. ES: Nickajack; MS: Campbell; HS: Campbell
From $230K's |
| December 2009 - The Towns of Crescent Park | East Cobb - I-75 & Circle 75 Parkway. | 107 toenhomes, hardwods; stainless steel appliances; granite countertops; nice amenities and more. ES: Brumby; MS: East Cobb; HS: Wheeler
From $250-300K's |
| November 2009 - Cameron Springs | Near Powder Springs Dallas Road and Angham Road. | 151, single family homes with 2,500-3,900 square feet, between 4 & 6 bedrooms, 9' ceilings and more. ES: Powder Springs; MS: Cooper; HS: McEachern
From $160's-190K's |
| November 2009 - Concord Mill | Near Floyd Road and East west Connector. | 22, single family, one story homes - lawn care, garbage colection, and irrigation. Optional unroom, screened porch and 2 car garages. ES: Russell; MS: Floyd; HS: South Cobb
From $180K's |
| November 2009 - Park Avenue | Off Oakdale Road in Smyrna. | 217, 3 story townhomes - large master and kitchen, bonus room downstaairs, and 2 car garages. ES: Nickajack; MS: Campbell; HS: Campbell
From low $200K's |
| November 2009 - Kendrick Farm | Off Bells Ferry Road near Bells Ferry & Piedmont Roads. | 32 ranch condos - lawn care, sidewalks, picnic pavilion, and other amenities included in monthly HOA fee. ES: Bells Ferry; MS: Daniell; HS: Sprayberry
From $264,900 |
| November 2009 - Whitehall | Near Atlanta Road and I-285 | 14 home sites - custom built by Benchmark Homes - 3 car garages; chef's kitchen; elevators; etc,. - ES: Nickajack; MS: Campbell; HS: Campbell.
From the low $900K's |
| November 2009 - Cobb County Commission Public Hearing for the River Line Master Plan | Land use, preservation, and recreation development near Buckner, Oakdale, & Veterans Memorial in West Cobb. | TBD |
| October 2009 - Horizon (Condominium High Rise) at Wildwood | Near Windy Ridge Pkwy & Powers Ferry Road in East Cobb. | Prices range from $160Ks-440Ks; 274 condos (80% sold); several features to each unit - 10' ceilings, granite counters, hardwood floors, SS appliances; pool & fitness area; assigned garage parking; and more. Schools: Brumby, East Cobb, and Wheeler High |
| October 2009 - Sandtown Park | Near Villa Rica & Barrett Parkway in West Cobb. | Prices range from the $247K's; 24 single family homes built by Traton/Homes; several features to each style; pool & fitness area; dog park; and more. Schools: Cheatham Hill, Lovinggood, and Hillgrove High |
| October 2009 - Avignon at Vinings | Near I-285 and Paces Ferry Road in South Cobb. | Prices range from High $300K's to $900K's; mixed with condos, townhomes, & single family homes; several features to each style; pool & fitness area; dog park; and more. Schools: Teasley, Campbell, and Campbell High |
| October 2009 - Bungalow Park | At intersection of Kincaid & Sandy Plains roads in North East Cobb. | Prices range from Mid $400's single family, 18 craftsman style homes; complete lawn care in HOA fee; 10' main floor ceilings; granite counters; stainless steel appliances; and 2 car garages. Schools: Kincaid, Daniel, and Sprayberry High |
| October 2009 - Adam's Landing | Near Macland & Hopkins roads in West Cobb. | Price range from high $190's to Mid $200's; 72 D.R. Horton single family, several 3-5 bedroom plans; granite counters; 2 story family rooms; and 2 car garages. Schools: Dowell, Tapp, and McEachern High |
| October 2009 - Lochshire | Near Hickory rove & Hamby Roads in Northeast Cobb near I-75 - Part Cobb/Part Cherokee. | Price range from the $220's; 212 Traton single family, 11 floor plans; 9' ceilings on main; and 2 car garages. Schools: Pitner, Awtrey, and North Cobb High |
| September 2009 - Brown's Farm Crossing | Near Windy Hill and Sandtown Road - Marietta/Smyrna. | Price range from $180 to 200Ks; single family, split foyer; 4-5 bedrooms; vaulted ceilings; 2 car garages and gas heating/stove. Schools: Milford, Smith, and Osbourne High |
| August 2009 - Longbranch | Off Windy Hill but near Sandtown & Smyrna Powder Springs Road. | Price range from $180,000 to $267,000; single family, ranch condos, & townhomes; hardwood flooring, granite counter, 2 car garages, pool, tennis, and CVS plus other retail. Schools: Russell, Floyd, and Cobb High |
| August 2009 - Covered Bridge at Barnes Mill | 3.5 miles West of South Cobb off East West Connector. | Price range $140-150K, total of 45 home, 9 ft. ceilings, some hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and not sure if they have garages. Schools: Norton Park, Floyd, and Osborne |
| July 2009 - Booth's Farm | Near Sandtown Road and Austell Road. | Price range $150-200K's, total of 169 townhomes; monthy fee est at $128/month includes landscaping, water, sewer, and garbage; 2.5 bathrooms; some hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and not sure if they have garages. Schools: ? |
| Cottage Villas | Near Old Alabama & S. Gordon Parkway. | Price range from $147,000 to $1160,000; townhome style housing; garages and patios; only 25 homes. |
| The Enclave at Laura Creek | Near Bells Ferry and Chastain Roads. | Price range from the mid $300'to low $400's; 10 ft ceilings; homeowner's assoc fee; granite countertops; cherry cabinets; etc,.. |
| Brookview Manor | Near Trickum and Shallowford Roads. | Price range from the $700's; 4-5 bedrooms; 3-car garages; 2-story houses; and other features. |
| Olde Ivy Walk | Near Vinings - Near Atlanta Road and I-285. | Price range $400-600K, gated entrance, clubhouse, fitness center, 2,200 to 4,00 square feet; and other features. |
| Heritage Green | Marietta - Near Powder Springs and Macland Road. | 33 Single family homes starting in the $300,000's; 3 or 4 sided brick; side entry garages; sidewalks, streetlights; and other interior/exterior features. |
| New Townhome Style Condo Development by McCar Homes | Marietta - Near Powers Ferry & Windy Hill. | Townhouse style condos starting in $400's near the Riverstone at Wildwood & Riverwalk at Wildwood developments - minimum planned square feet of 2,000. |
| Carrington | Powder Springs - Thornton & Florence. | Single family homes starting in $170's & townhomes starting in $140's - Near the Silver Comet Trail. |
| Defoor's Farm | Powder Springs - Hill Road & Hiram Lithia Springs. | Single family homes - 15 floorplans - starting from low $200,000's. |
| The Gates at Parkside Village | Kennesaw - Near U.S. 41 & Kennesaw Avenue. | 3 story townhomes range from $365,000 to $455,000, double decks, brick & stone exteriors. |
| Ridenour | Marietta/Kennesaw - Near U.S. 41 & Barrett Parkway. | Cluster home style from the $160s. |
| The Enclave at Oakdale | Smyrna - Near I-285 & South Cobb Drive. | Homes starting in the $250K and up range - 1,800-2,400 square feet,6 different floorplans. |
| Wolf Creek - Temple Inland Land & Timber of Douglasville - On hold now | Carrollton - Near border of Carroll & Douglas Counties. | 19,000 home development to include retail & office space, conference center and golf course. No word on floorplans or prices. |
| West Village - The Pacific Group - Summer of 2006 | Smyrna/Mableton - Atlanta Road Near I-285 near Oakdale Road. | Prices start at upper $200,000's for the condos, $400,000 for the townhomes, and $600,000 for single family homes. Including 105,0000 of retail space, total of 115 townhouses, 120 condominiums (plus 400 condominiums in 8-story buildings), and 23 single family homes plus a community center. |
| Starr Lake - Carleigh Development Corp. | Acworth - Harrison High District - 1.7 Miles from Intersection of Mars Hill Road & County Line Road. | Prices start at upper $300,000's, single family homes, you can present your own plans for approval, pool/tennis/walking trail/clubhouse. |
| The Mill at Covered Bridge - Traton Corp. & W&H Properties LLC | Mableton - Intersection of East-West Connector & Hicks Road. | Prices unknown, 420 residential units including townhomes, single family homes, & senior living. |
| Chimney Cottages at Westerly Way - Brentwood Realty Development | Marietta - Intersection of Westerly Way & Canton Road south of Piedmont Road. | Prices starting at $190,000's, 56 one-level, ranch style condominiums, 1,600-1,800 square feet. |
| Marietta Mill Lofts | Marietta - Intersection of Atlanta Street & Marietta Parkway. | Prices starting at $160,000, 32 residential units, 7 office suites. |
| Senior Residential Condos - Unknown Name?? | Marietta - South of Powder Springs Road & Macland Road intersection. | Prices unknown - 120 units - 55 years and older. |
| Unknown Name?? | Kennesaw - Off Cobb Parkway (US 41) and Barrett Parkway. | Less than $200,000, 78 townhouse style condominiums, 2 & 3 bedroom units, and between 1,650 and 2,00 square feet,. |
| Governors Towne Club - Kenneth Horton Developer | Acworth - Northwest Cobb - From Barrett Parkway & Burnt Hickory Road intersection - East on Burnt Hickory to subdivision. | Average price $975,000, 550 homes, competition size pool, championship golf course by Curtis Strange off Cedarcrest Road. |
| Wallis Farms - Robert Harris Homes | Kennesaw - From Barrett Parkway & Burnt Hickory Road intersection - East on Burnt Hickory to subdivision. | Priced from $300,000 to 400,000, 70 homes, swim/tennis, Harrison High School District. |
| Olde England Lake | West Cobb - From Barrett & Stilesboro Road intersection - North on Stilesboro 4.5 miles to subdivision. | Priced from the low $400,000's, 42 homes, swim/tennis, Kennesaw Mountain High School District. |
| Tanglewood Park - Robert Harris Homes | Off Wigley Road near Sandy Plains Road | Mid $700,000-900,000 range, 21 homes, swim/tennis, 4,000-5,300 square feet, Lassiter High School District. |
| Shiloh Ridge Townhomes | Near Town Center and I-75 off Barrett Parkway | $160,000-200,000, 3-4 bedrooms, 1600-1700 square feet, $160/month starting monthly association fee that covers water/sewer, trash, maintenance of front & back lawns |
| Oak Hills | Houses in Smyrna off East-West Connector near Fontaine Road and the Silver Comet Trail | Priced from the low $400K's - 2 car garages - Annual homeowner's fee is $500 - 3 sides brick and several other features. |
| One Ivy Walk | Townhomes near Vinings off South Atlanta Road and Cumberland Parkway near I-285 | townhomes priced between $360k's-$515k's - approximately - 2,300-4,000 square feet - 2 car garages |
| Ellison Lakes | Townhome subdivision off Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw | 248 townhomes priced between $140k's-$160K's - approximately - 1,600-1,900 square feet - Homeowner's Association $750/year |
| Ellison Lakes | Townhome subdivision off Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw | 248 townhomes priced between $140k's-$160K's - approximately - 1,600-1,900 square feet - Homeowner's Association $750/year |
| Castlebrooke | Subdivision off Piedmont Road between Sandy Plains & Shaw Road | 31 homes (some from Robert Harris) priced between mid $500K's and low $800k's - approximately - 5,500-6,000 square feet - Homeowner's Association $750/year |
| ??Name?? - Craig K. Douglass, Incorporated developer | 67 Mountain View Road just north of its intersection with Whitlock Avenue | 34 townhomes - don't know prices yet -- |
| Reserve at Miller's Creek | West Cobb County near intersection of Burnt Hickory and Stoudt Parkway | 58 homes ranging from mid $170Ks to low $200Ks, annual Homeowner's Association is $75 |
| Lakefield Manor | West Cobb near East West Connector off Irwin Road. MDJ,3-14-2004, page 1E. | Traton Homes, from 2,600 to 3,600 square feet, Mandatory Homeowner's Association is $500/year, prices range from $230,000 to $300,000's. |
| Emerson Hill Townhomes | East of Marietta Square off Roswell Street between Lakewood Drive, Coryell Street, and Waterman Drive. MDJ,3-2-2004, page 4B | For details, call D. Roger DeBoy - 678-569-1320 - Developer is DeOplossing, Inc. |
| The Cottages at Abernathy Farm | US Highway 41 and GA Highway 92 just past Lake Acworth/Lake Allatoona. MDJ,2-8-2004, page 1E | Bowen Family Homes, 1,755 to 1,855 square feet, prices range from mid $140's to $154,000 and reported $125.00 per year for playground insurance/maintenance and includes care of lawns. |
| Unknown name??? | 67 Mountain View Road near intersection with Whitlock Avenue. MDJ,3-2-2004, page 1B | Craig K. Douglass, Inc. plans to build at least 34 townhomes on 5.31 acres. |
| Centenniel Commons | Near I-75 off Hickory Grove Road. MDJ,1-4-2004, page 1E | Robert Harris Homes, 10-12 floor plans, 290+ homes, swim/tennis with HOA monthly dues of $75.00 (includes front yard maintenance), prices range from mid $150K's to $180K's and reported $125.00 per year for playground insurance/maintenance and includes care of lawns. |
| Unknown name??? | White Circle near Kennesaw Mountain. MDJ,2-4-2004, page 1B | Minchew Enterprises LLC - 87 single family homes on 21.8 acres. |
| Unknown name??? | Kennesaw Avenue next to Kennesaw Mountain. MDJ,2-4-2004, page 1B | Marietta Development Partners LLC - 32 single family homes on 14 acres. |
| Vinings Ridge - Smyrna/Vinings | Off Cooper Lake Road just north of East West Connector-MDJ,1-18-2004, page 1E | Built by John Willis, no square footage provided, but prices range from high $200Ks to $300's. |
| Vista Lake - Paulding County | Off Highway 278 in Dallas(7 miles from intersection with Highway 120)-MDJ,1-11-2004, page 3E | Built by Parker Homes, no square footage provided, but prices range from $160-200K. |
| Moore's Overlook - West Cobb | Near Wright and Corner road intersection form Highway 120 and Corner Roads-MDJ,1-11-2004, page 3E | Built by First Georgia Homes, no square footage provided, but prices range from $Mid to high $200Ks. Special Offer: $2,000 Patriotic Discount: Given to military, police and firefighters, and school teachers. |
| Highlands at Hamilton Park | Off Kennesaw Due West Road in Kennesaw AJC,12-28-03, page E1 | Beginning the 4th phase of a 7 year old subdivision, built by several builders, they range from 300-4000 square feet, prices range from $450,000 - $500,000's, mandatory HOA Annual Fee is $450.00 (includes swim/tennis and two pools). |
| The Cottages of Chicopee | Near the Marietta Square-source MDJ,10-2-03, page D1 | Built by Four Star Housing, they range from 1700-2200 square feet, prices range from $184900 to 214900. |
| Development designed for people over 55 years of age. | North Fulton County - Alpharetta - west of GA 400 Maxwell and Hembree Roads-source AJC,10-28-03, page B2 | In 2004, there will begin a 219 acre development by Cousins Properties. Alpharetta city council approved up to 785 condos and 210 senior apartments. Plans include centre for the arts, and an assisted living facility. |
| Towne Mill | Cherokee County - to be annexed by city of Canton | In 2004, there will begin a 431 Acre homes/townhomes on Fate Conn Road west of I-575. Don Davis and Brett Blevins (two developers associated with Bridgemill). |
| Centenniel Golf Club - replaced | Cherokee-Cobb County lines (off GA 92 between I-75 and I-575 | Existing golf course is proposed to be replaced with 165 acre development with as many as 6 homes per acre. Centennial Lakes Partners LLC. |
| Mulberry Township | Paulding County - 340 acres in southwest area of county off Mulberry Rock Road and Billy Bullock Road. | 679 homes, 48,000 square feet of commercial/office space by Arrowhead Development |
GOVERNMENT, ROAD, and BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT NEWS in the NORTH METRO ATLANTA AREA | ||
| Development | Location | Comments | Government and Road Developments |
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| Canton Road Development. | Canton Road from Sandy Plains Road in Cobb to Highway 92 in Cherokee County | County plans a 10 year development of pedestrian walkways, residential, commercial, and office developments in 3 different areas. Also plans call for redesigning intersections and retiming traffic lights. |
| Campbell Hill Street | Next to Wellstar-Kennestone Hospital in Marietta | Hospital wants to expand and shut down road during construction but residents object to the long term road closure. | Business News |
| Wellstar Medical Facility | Southwest corner of Highway 278 and Hiram Parkway in Hiram, GA. | Wellstar purchased 33 acres in Hiram Source: 3-15-04, AJC, Page F2 and MDJ 3-12-2004, Page 2B |
| Georgia Ranks 17th in 2003 sales of luxury $$$ million - plus homes | According to the 2-27-04 AJC, page B3 | Take note that Jim Parker hasn't even sold one of them - but if you want to change his luck, please give him a call at 770-265-7293 and he will be more than delighted to help! |