Jamestown - Alpharetta, GA Open House Feb. 23, 2016

Jamestown -  Alpharetta, GA -  Open House Feb. 23, 2016

 2:00-4:00PM - Jamestown of Alpharetta -  7855 Crownpoint Drive, Alpharetta

**To access the gate, contact the Agent On Duty - 678-722-1405**

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team presents Modern Townhome in Jamestown of Alpharetta, Georgia. Join us Sunday, February 23rd for an Open House and fall in love with this home!

Just listed a modern style home has it all in the gated community of Jamestown. This beautiful three story Courtyard Home features an open main level. The gourmet kitchen displays a center island, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. 

You will love the gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the home. The owner's suite on the second level includes double vanities in the master bathroom.  The third level retreat is complete with a full bath and closet.  

Neighbors enjoy the community pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. Jamestown is a short drive to outstanding shopping, dining as well as easy access to Georgia Highway 400. The home, in the neighborhood of Jamestown, is located in the town of Alpharetta, Georgia. This is just a short drive off Georgia Highway 400 on Ronald Regan Parkway. 

Children who live in Jamestown attend the following schools - Big Creek Elementary, Piney Grove Middle School and South Forsyth High School. 

Take a preview tour HERE.

Alpharetta provides a growing business community, mixed with a small  town ambiance within thirty minutes to the city of Atlanta. Here, businesses and residents alike, enjoy a friendly community complete with a thriving economy and a school system known for its excellence.  Alpharetta is what it claims itself to be: Awesome! Alpharetta offers its residents a thriving culinary scene, luxury accommodations, exciting recreation, trendy entertainment and endless shopping opportunities.  The schools are top rated - both public and private. Homes are stunning! With golf communities, swim/tennis communities and communities with their own private lake, you will find a variety to choose from.  Take a tour of the amenities in Alpharetta Georgia HERE.

The Alpharetta Open House is presented by The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team
of Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta.
Join us Sunday, Feburary 23rd -  from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.  
LISTING ADDRESS: 7855 Crownpoint Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30005.

7855 Crownpoint Drive, Alpharetta, GA Open House

TO ACCESS THE GATE - please call the Agent on duty  - Madeline McManus ( 678-7221405 ).  

Can't make the Open House but would like a personal tour? Contact us today at 678.929.6529.

Jamestown -  Alpharetta, GA -  Open House Feb. 23, 2016

Climates of Georgia

Climates of Georgia

If you're considering moving to North Atlanta, one thing to consider is Climates of Georgia. Southerners love living here mostly due to the weather.

The climate of Georgia is typical of a humid subtropical climate with most of the state having mild winters and hot summers. The Atlantic Ocean on the east coast of Georgia and the hill country in the north impact the state's climate. Also, the Chattahoochee River divides Georgia into separate climatic regions with the mountain region to the northwest being colder than the rest of the state, the average temperatures for that region in January and July being 39 °F (4 °C) and 78 °F (26 °C) respectively. Winter in Georgia is characterized by mild temperatures and little snowfall around the state, with colder, snowier, and icier weather more likely across northern and central Georgia. Summer daytime temperatures in Georgia often exceed 90 °F (32 °C). The state experiences widespread precipitation. Tornadoes and tropical cyclones are common.

Temperatures Monthly average daily high and low temperatures for Atlanta City

Winter
Southern and southeast areas of the state experience snow much less frequently than other parts of Georgia. The Georgia Piedmont, sometimes referred to as the Blue Ridge province, is somewhat cooler in winter than the coastal areas. The Southern areas of the Piedmont may receive snow every other year, while areas close to the foothills get snow several times a year. The mountains of Georgia have the coolest climate and most frequent snowfall in the state, although snowfall is less than any other part of the Appalachian Mountains. The main winter weather hazard in northern Georgia is "freezing rain - or rain which freezes upon contact with the ground - which is 2 inches (5.1 cm) or more of snow falling in a 12 hour period, or 4 inches (10 cm) or more in a 24 hour period." The exception to this is the mountain areas of Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, and other surrounding counties heavy snow is "3 inches (7.6 cm) or more of snow in a 12 hour period or 4 inches (10 cm) or more of snow in a 24 hour period". Watches for heavy snow are issued when a 50 percent or greater chance of 2 inches (5.1 cm) or more of snow falling in a 12 hour period, or 4 inches (10 cm) or more in a 24 hour period is expected. Again, there are exceptions than a trace of frozen precipitation has been recorded officially for Atlanta. The criteria for the mountain counties is "3 inches (7.6 cm) inches or more of snow in a 12 hour period or 4 inches (100 mm) or more of snow in a 24 hour period".
Winter weather watches Winter weather watches are issued when there is a "50 percent or greater chance of significant and damaging accumulations of ice during freezing rain situations"; these watches are normally issued 12 to 48 hours in advance. A winter storm warning for an ice storm means that icy conditions are "occurring, imminent, or have a very high probability of occurring". These warnings are usually issued when there is an 80 percent or greater chance of meeting ice storm conditions.

Winter in South Georgia, which lasts from December to January, is much more mild. Daytime highs range from approximately 50 °F (10 °C) in the northernmost interior areas to near 70 °F (21 °C) along the coast and in the extreme south.

Winters in Georgia are determined by the Pacific Ocean. During El Niño, the jet stream is located along the Southern U.S., allowing for colder and wetter conditions with greater snowfall. The opposite phase, La Niña, keeps the jet stream further north, thus winters are warmer and drier across Georgia.

Spring
Weather during springtime in North Georgia and the mountains changes from day to day and year to year. Early spring in the North Georgia Mountains can be very chilly during the day; average highs are near 62 °F (17 °C). The weather can be highly variable with temperatures ranging between 75 °F (24 °C) and 40 °F (4 °C). The rainiest time of the year is normally April, which can also be a windy month where daytime temperatures can rise to near 75 °F (24 °C) and evening temperatures fall to around 40 °F (4 °C).

Summer
Summers are hot and humid with temperatures in the afternoons that reach, on average, to near 90 °F (32 °C). Overnight lows fall to near 68 °F (20 °C) and there is usually an 8 °F (−13 °C) difference in temperature between the mountains and Atlanta. While humidity in North Georgia, especially in the mountains, can be high it is not as high as it is in South Georgia. Summer thunderstorms add to the humidity in the area by providing 4.5 inches (110 mm) to 5.5 inches (140 mm) of rain during the summer months.

Fall
Georgia's autumns are normally sunny and cool. September and October, the driest months of the year, qualify as "Indian Summer" weather with temperatures that are near 78 °F (26 °C) during the daytime. At night, the temperature drops to near 50 °F (10 °C). It is much cooler in November with an average high of 62 °F (17 °C) and low of 36 °F (2 °C). The first freeze of the year normally falls within November, except in the northern mountains, where it occurs in October.

Now that you know what our climate has to offer, contact us to find your perfect North Atlanta home. We specialize in the communities of Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell, Cumming, Johns Creek and Dunwoody Georgia.

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team
Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta
5780 Windward Parkway, Suite 100
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
www.northatlantaluxury.com

Climates of Georgia

Georgia Homes Near Alpharetta TopGolf

Georgia Homes Near Alpharetta TopGolf

Topgolf in Alpharetta, Georgia is an amazing golf experience and entertainment facility. Located off Westside Parkway and close to Northpoint Mall, Topgolf includes event spaces and a great food and drink menu. Guests of any age or skill level will enjoy the climate- controlled hitting bays. Topgolf has become one of Alpharetta’s favorite entertainment spots serving more than 8 million annual visitors worldwide. For those who love golf, this is a fantastic place to live close to in popular Alpharetta, Georgia.

Residents in Alpharetta know the area provides a growing business community, mixed with a small town ambiance within thirty minutes to the city of Atlanta. Here, businesses and residents alike, enjoy a friendly community complete with a thriving economy and a school system known for its excellence. Alpharetta is what it claims itself to be: Awesome! Alpharetta offers its residents a thriving culinary scene, luxury accommodations, exciting recreation, trendy entertainment and endless shopping opportunities. The schools are top rated - both public and private. Homes are stunning! With golf communities, swim/tennis communities and communities with their own private lake, you will find a variety to choose from.

Find Alpharetta Georgia Homes For Sale:

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Alpharetta Georgia Homes For Sale $1Million - $1.5 Million
Alpharetta Georgia Homes For Sale $1.5 Million - $2Million
Alpharetta Georgia Homes For Sale Over $2Million

For more information on Alpharetta, Georgia and the homes NOW available contact The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team, Keller Williams Realty, 5780 Windward Parkway Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30005 www.northatlantaluxury.com

Georgia Homes Near Alpharetta TopGolf

Realtor Madeline McManus Joins The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team

Madeline McManus, a real estate sales professional in Alpharetta, Georgia has joined the North Atlanta Keller Williams Realty team of The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team.

Madeline was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and is completely fluent in both Spanish and English. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Marketing, she has a warm and friendly personality. After graduating from college, Madeline relocated to South Florida and worked for four years as a flight attendant. In 2005, she moved to Alpharetta, Georgia where she now lives with her husband, children, and her dog Cookie. Madeline enjoys time with her family and volunteering for the local PTA. She has an extensive background in Advertising, Public Relations as well as in Commercial Office Property Management. Currently serving as a Buyers Agent, Madeline has all the tools to find the right home for you.

“We are extremely excited to have Madeline join our team as a buyers agent” says Team Leader Mary Ellen Vanaken. “Keller Williams Realty offers its associates unparalleled career growth and lifelong learning opportunities in the real estate industry. This company succeeds through its people and team work.  Having Madeline on our team will assist our team in advancing to the next level of success in real estate.”

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty, located at 5780 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005, was established in September 2004 and has six associates. The team’s primary focus is luxury homes in the North Atlanta communities of Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, and Milton, Georgia. To learn more about The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty, call Mary Ellen Vanaken at 678-212-5230 or visit http://www.northatlantaluxury.com.

Highland Manor Home Available Now in Milton, Georgia

Highland Manor Home Available Now in Milton, Georgia

The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team just listed a luxury home located in Highland Manor of Milton, Georgia. An Open House will be held this Sunday, January 17th, from 2pm-4pm at 15810 Milton Point, Milton, Georgia. 

This glorious entertainers home on one plus acres comes complete with a private pool, relaxation pond, outdoor grill/kitchen and a short stroll to a river. The home, with a three car garage, shines with hardwood floors, walls of windows and six large bedrooms. The dining room seats 12 comfortably. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with double ovens, a walk-in pantry, breakfast area and fabulous keeping room. Three fireplaces keep the home warm and cozy and the finished terrace level provides a media room, wine cellar and enough room for a game of billiards.

The Highland Manor Home Available Now in Milton, Georgia 30004. This is just a short drive off Georgia 400 on Birmingham Highway.

Homeowners in Highland Manor enjoy a Club House, swimming pool and tennis courts. The yearly Homeowners Association Fees are $1,350.00.  Most homes sit on one plus acres with two to three garages and multiple fireplaces. 

Children who live in Highland Manor attend the following schools: Birmingham Falls Elementary, Hopewell Middle School and Cambridge High School.

Established in 2006, Milton estimates its area to be about 23,000 acres. From Great schools to Equestrian Estates, Milton offers convenience to all the major nearby cities of Cumming, Canton, Atlanta, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and more. Convenient to the GA 400 and the West side of North Atlanta traveling towards Cobb and Cherokee County as well.  

Highland Manor Home Available Now in Milton, Georgia is presented by The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta. For a private showing of this property contact us today - www.northatlantaluxury.com  678.929.6529.

PHOTO TOUR HERE

Highland Manor Home Available Now in Milton, Georgia

Alpharetta Georgia Homes With Pools

Alpharetta Georgia Homes With Pools

Alpharetta Georgia Homes With Pools by The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team - Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta.

Alpharetta, Georgia provides a growing business community, mixed with a small town ambiance within thirty minutes to the city of Atlanta. Here, businesses and residents alike, enjoy a friendly community complete with a thriving economy and a school system known for its excellence.

Alpharetta is what it claims itself to be: Awesome! Alpharetta offers its residents a thriving culinary scene, luxury accommodations, exciting recreation, trendy entertainment and endless shopping opportunities. The schools are top rated - both public and private. Homes are stunning! With golf communities, swim/tennis communities and communities with their own private lake, you will find a variety to choose from. 

Residents who love Alpharetta, find Alpharetta Georgia homes with pools are a wonderful benefit to living in the area. Besides offering the best low impact form of exercise, swimming is a great activity to involve family and friends rather than just eating food, like at most barbecues. In this way, owning an Alphreatta Georgia home with a pool can help you achieve your fitness goals without sacrificing your social life.

Find your favorite Alpharetta Georgia Homes With Pools HERE!

Once you find your perfect pool home here are some other great things you will find in the Alpharetta Georgia area:

Alpharetta's Favorite Entertainment Spot

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is one of Alpharetta's favorite entertainment spots.  The Amphitheatre is a contemporary 12,000-capacity outdoor concert venue that serves as the summer home to the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and hosts by popular music artists, and comedians. It truely is one of the most unique setting for both music lovers and first-time concertgoers.

Schools in Alpharetta, Georgia

There are many K-12 schools in Alpharetta, GA, including both public schools and private schools. Alpharetta public schools belong to two districts, Forsyth County School District and Fulton County School District.  

Alpharetta Elementary Schools
Alpharetta
Creek View
Lake Windward
Manning Oaks
Midway
New Prospect
  
Alpharetta Middle Schools
Haynes Bridge
Holcomb Bridge
Webb Bridge
   
Alpharetta High Schools
Alpharetta
Independence

Private Schools in Alpharetta Georgia

Private schools in Alpharetta, Georgia are also known as independent schools. They are not administered by local, state or national governments. They have the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition. Some private schools students may be able to get a scholarship, which makes the cost cheaper.

Fulton Science Academy
McGinnis Woods Country Day School
Kings Ridge 
Alpharetta International Academy

Popular Shopping in Alpharetta

Alpharetta, Georgia and the surrounding area offers a variety of shopping experiences. Here are just two of the more popular venues:

Avalon is an 86-acre development with over 500,000 square feet of retail, a 12-screen premium theater, a full-service hotel (coming soon), office space, single-family residences and luxury rental homes. The walkable community is connected to shopping, dining, entertainment, living and working space.  It’s the place to be with local art and activity that delivers the luxury of the modern South. Avalon is truly the ultimate shopping and dining spot!

Downtown Alpharetta is located in the center of Alpharetta at the cross roads of North Main Street, South Main Street, Milton Avenue, and Academy Street. Around this area are several historic buildings dating from the late 19th century and older. The downtown area has been restored, replacing more modern buildings with period structures, and includes dining, shopping, and widened brick sidewalks.

Popular Neighborhoods 

Alpharetta, Georgia offers a variety of homes and communities for both singles and families. Here are three of our favorites.

Country Club of the South is located in Alpharetta off of Old Alabama Road, is one of the most desirable communities in North Atlanta. With nearly 900 acres of luxury homes, amenities, golf course property, and lakes and wetlands, the Country Club of the South provides something for the whole family. The Country Club of The South is a members-only club and provides its homeowners an exclusive, limited access, country club environment with superior schools and easy access to Atlanta's major employment offices, cultural centers and entertainment facilities. The Country Club has a breathtaking golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, and community club house. The club offers special events, sports teams, and dining facilities. The club features an 18-hole, Jack Nicklaus-designed par 72 golf course.

The Manor Golf and Country Club sets among the rolling hills of Alpharetta, Georgia and 40 minutes north of Atlanta. This luxury, high-end gated community offers homes in classic American and European designs, ranging in price from the $800's to over $4 million. The community amenities include 16 tennis courts, an outdoor Jr. Olympic competition pool, a children’s pool, and an amazing 7,200 yard 18-Hole Championship Golf Course designed by Major Champion Tom Watson.  Overlooking the property is the stunning 32,000 square-foot clubhouse that includes family and fine dining areas, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and a sports center with an indoor heated pool and jacuzzi.

Windward in Alpharetta Georgia is a gorgeous! Imagine living in a private lake community with fantastic tennis that produces club level fun and competition. Windward has one of the top golf courses in Georgia along with swimming and diving pools. The community also offers a sports park for basketball, volleyball, softball and more. Windward is set in a 3,400 acre community among rolling, wooded hills in North Fulton County. Conveniently located near Georgia 400 in Alpharetta, Windward is just 15 miles north of I-285 and 26 miles from downtown Atlanta.   The area is home to some of the best public and private schools in North Atlanta. 

As of December 2015, the number of homes for sale in Alpharetta is 867. This is a decrease of 6% from November. The average price of homes is $571,845. This is an increase of 2% from November. For a complete Alpharetta Home Report click on picture below:

Take a tour of Alpharetta, Georgia:

For more information on Alpharetta Georgia Homes With Pools contact The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team today at 678.929.6529 or visit us at northmetroatlantahomesearch.com

Increase Your Milton, Georgia Homes Value

Learn how to increase the value of your Milton, Georgia Home the most for the least!

Are you looking to sell your Milton, Georgia home, but want to increase its value? One suggestion is a fresh coat of paint. A fresh coat of paint will make a room look new and clean and new carpets will make your Milton, Georgia home shine that much more. Be sure to pick a paint color that is neutral as that will appeal to the most people. I have seen many buyers walk into a home with rooms painted the seller's favorite color and just walk out because they hated it!

Buyers also will always look down at the floor when they walk into a room. So be sure that the carpets are clean, and if they are worn, consider getting them replaced. Worn or dirty carpets and badly painted or dirty walls will make a buyer think that there are other issues with your home even if there is not.

If you would like an up-to-date valuation of your Milton Georgia home, click on the image below or:

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