Originally posted by: TheSlamma
Fixed againOriginally posted by: tfinch2
Originally posted by: Descartes
Just signed the contract on a new Mc Mansion...
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Congrats.
Originally posted by: Descartes
The little lady and I have been looking for a house for over 6 months. There are 100,000+ homes on the market in the Atlanta area right now, so the search was difficult. We started out with the intention of buying land and building, but it became very obvious that we weren't going to find what we wanted.
Anyway, we found a house that's perfect for us, and we signed the contracts today. Should close in about 2 weeks. We're both very excited, so I thought I'd express myself on ATOT.
Not a lot of pictures, sorry:
From the main foyer
There are built-in cabinets next to the fireplace now, but that was just recently added as part of the contract.
Formal dining
View of kitchen area from the living area
Bad picture of master bathroom from the master bedroom. It has the usual things: Dual vanity, walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, etc.
That's it. Just wanted to share.
Originally posted by: Lounatik
Not getting too specific, but in general, where is it located? I live in Acworth and my wife and I were looking at homes that were very similar to yours. Of course around here you cant swing a dead cat without hitting a new subdivision,with just about everything looking the same. Very nice looking interior,though. Good luck with it!
Peace
Lounatik
Originally posted by: MrWizzard
Pretty nice. Those prices are great.
I am looking at a condo 1700sq for 600k right now...... yay California....
Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: MrWizzard
Pretty nice. Those prices are great.
I am looking at a condo 1700sq for 600k right now...... yay California....
Is that on/near a beach at least? :shocked:
A nice 1700sf condo in Atlanta will run you ~$450k, so not a lot less than Cali. Many of the nicer ones are $600k+. A lot of money for not a lot of space, imo.
Good luck on your purchase!
Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: Lounatik
Not getting too specific, but in general, where is it located? I live in Acworth and my wife and I were looking at homes that were very similar to yours. Of course around here you cant swing a dead cat without hitting a new subdivision,with just about everything looking the same. Very nice looking interior,though. Good luck with it!
Peace
Lounatik
It's in Alpharetta basically. Spent 6 months looking inside the Atlanta perimeter, but no luck. I'm going to really miss the character of midtown and perimeter life, but what can you do?
We looked at a few places in Acworth. They're building some really nice homes around there.
Originally posted by: Rogodin2
Descartes
Great looking interior! Did you help with any of the work?
Rogo
fulton county keeps records of sq footage. that house is definately on the north side of town and likely east so its not in fulton unless its alpharetta.Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: tasmanian
You have to take picturs of the outside of the house so we can drool at how big it is.
I have a few, but it's placed rather prominently on a lot, so it might actually be recognizable to ATOTers in the area. I'm paranoid
That said, it's not that big. It's just a really open floor plan. Georgia doesn't quote square footage (or so they say), but it's probably ~3500sf or so. Not small, but not too big for a small family.
Originally posted by: alien42
fulton county keeps records of sq footage. that house is definately on the north side of town and likely east so its not in fulton unless its alpharetta.Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: tasmanian
You have to take picturs of the outside of the house so we can drool at how big it is.
I have a few, but it's placed rather prominently on a lot, so it might actually be recognizable to ATOTers in the area. I'm paranoid
That said, it's not that big. It's just a really open floor plan. Georgia doesn't quote square footage (or so they say), but it's probably ~3500sf or so. Not small, but not too big for a small family.
*just read it is near alpaharetta. if it is fulton then i am sure you are familiar with this site
good for you. in my neighborhood houses usually sell for around 10% to 25% more then what the county appraises them (but i live in the SWATs...ie hood for those not in atl)Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: alien42
fulton county keeps records of sq footage. that house is definately on the north side of town and likely east so its not in fulton unless its alpharetta.Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: tasmanian
You have to take picturs of the outside of the house so we can drool at how big it is.
I have a few, but it's placed rather prominently on a lot, so it might actually be recognizable to ATOTers in the area. I'm paranoid
That said, it's not that big. It's just a really open floor plan. Georgia doesn't quote square footage (or so they say), but it's probably ~3500sf or so. Not small, but not too big for a small family.
*just read it is near alpaharetta. if it is fulton then i am sure you are familiar with this site
Actually, no, I haven't seen that site. I was having the realtor pull reports, but I did just find out that it's appraised for a lot more than I paid. We determined that primarily through comps though.
The square footage is accurate. I honestly just guessed at 3500, but that's what it is. I guess I've been looking at too many houses lately.
Link appreciated!
Originally posted by: alien42
good for you. in my neighborhood houses usually sell for around 10% to 25% more then what the county appraises them (but i live in the SWATs...ie hood for those not in atl)Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: alien42
fulton county keeps records of sq footage. that house is definately on the north side of town and likely east so its not in fulton unless its alpharetta.Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: tasmanian
You have to take picturs of the outside of the house so we can drool at how big it is.
I have a few, but it's placed rather prominently on a lot, so it might actually be recognizable to ATOTers in the area. I'm paranoid
That said, it's not that big. It's just a really open floor plan. Georgia doesn't quote square footage (or so they say), but it's probably ~3500sf or so. Not small, but not too big for a small family.
*just read it is near alpaharetta. if it is fulton then i am sure you are familiar with this site
Actually, no, I haven't seen that site. I was having the realtor pull reports, but I did just find out that it's appraised for a lot more than I paid. We determined that primarily through comps though.
The square footage is accurate. I honestly just guessed at 3500, but that's what it is. I guess I've been looking at too many houses lately.
Link appreciated!
i would imagine you plan on filing for homestead exemption next year?Originally posted by: Descartes
Yeah, I looked at some of the neighboring houses and noticed that many were 20%+ over the appraised value. On one hand I think I got a great deal, but on the other I'm thinking I'll have a 20% increase in property value and suffer the consequences of Fulton taxes.
I will all balance out in the end I guess.