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Homes and Lifestyle in Bloomingdale Georgia

July 28, 2014 by Helen Miltiades

Homes and Lifestyle in Bloomingdale Georgia

Bloomingdale Georgia is located in Chatham County just outside of Savannah and west of Pooler. With a population of about 2700 residents, Bloomingdale is bordered to the northeast by Port Wentworth, to the east by Pooler, to the southeast by Savannah and to the north by Effingham County. This great location allows for an easy commute to and from Savannah along I-16 or Highway 80. Highway 17 runs north and south from 80 to I16 (Hwy 404).

Bloomingdale was incorporated in 1974 and covers 13.2 mi.². The majority of town centers south of Highway 80 and further south are ideal plots of land for custom building or larger acreages.

The median price in Bloomingdale is about $139,900 with a median price per square foot at $79. At any given time there’s roughly 20 to 50 properties for sale in the smaller community priced from $50,000-$450,000. Larger plots of land, ranches and farms tend to run upwards of $500,000. The average listing price is about $182,000.

Bloomingdale has a small collection of shops, restaurants, their own Bloomingdale Police Department, churches, schools, and a small residential neighborhood right in town. Middle schools and high schools must be bussed in and out of Bloomingdale but the Bloomingdale elementary school is located right in town. The residents are served by the Savannah-Chatham County public school system and utilize the new Hampstead High School. There are homes built between 1950 and 2010 with a wide variety of price ranges, layouts, and lot sizes.

The city limits run as far north as Godley Road and as far south as the new Hampstead High School. Ottawa Farms is a local favorite located on Highway 17 between the two freeways and offer strawberry picking, blackberry and blueberry picking, organic Angus beef, a general store, and pumpkin patch festivities in October.

Savannah Georgia is less than 30 minutes away, and the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is less than 20 minutes from downtown Bloomingdale. The majority of residents travel to Pooler for markets and a wider variety of restaurants and shops but for a country town that provides just about everything anyone would need, Bloomingdale makes a great location. Start your online search here or call me for a list of all the current properties for sale in this community that match your search criteria and price. Image from actual MLS listing

Southbridge Homes and Real Estate

July 21, 2014 by Helen Miltiades

Southbridge Homes and Real Estate

Located west of downtown Savannah Georgia is the beautiful community of Southbridge. Nestled just south of Interstate 16 and easily accessible along the intersection of Highway 307 (Dean Forest Road) and I-16, Southbridge Boulevard connects at Highway 307 and wanders around the Southbridge Golf Club finally heading south to connect with Berwick Boulevard. There is one main entrance to this community off of Highway 307. Berwick Boulevard continues through the Berwick Communities and exits at Ga Hwy 17.

Southbridge is mainly comprised of luxury real estate and golf homes along the famous Southbridge Golf Course. This thriving golf community is just 12 minutes from downtown Savannah and features over 1400 acres of woodlands, beautiful pristine lakes, walking trails and an 18-hole championship golf course. This desirable neighborhood offers family-friendly amenities with a variety of single family homes and estates in addition to condominiums, town homes and villas. A master-planned community, it offers classic Southern architecture combined with a private country club setting.

The Amenities:

The Southbridge amenities include the Southbridge racquet club with 12 clay courts, two hard courts, a clubhouse and tennis pro shop, a fitness center with certified personal trainers, a semi private, non-equity clubhouse with membership options, and an active social calendar. The Grand Lake Lodge and Spa, located in the center of Southbridge, features a state-of-the-art aquatics center, fitness facilities, and a full-service spa with massage therapy. There are miles of walking and jogging trails throughout the community. There’s even a women’s club for women of all ages that boast book clubs, gardening clubs, wine tasting and ladies night out.

The Homes

Home prices in Southbridge range from condominiums around $150,000 to luxury lakeside estates over $800,000. No matter your budget, you can enjoy the amenities and lifestyle awarded to all residents at Southbridge. Every home is unique in this desirable community from 1500 ft.² rambler and ranch-style homes to luxury five-bedroom estates right on the course. Homeowners’ dues range from about $250-$450 per year depending on square footage and the lot. Units were built anywhere from 2002 two 2009 and feature 1 to 5 bedroom floor plans in sizes from 1100 ft.² to over 7000 ft.².

Although this community offers unique amenities it is not currently gated so take a moment and browse through the quaint neighborhoods of Southbridge and the many homes for sale in this community. Yours truly has lived in and loved this community. If you’d like to see any home further or simply have more questions on this great place to live or a particular listing, feel free to call me anytime.

6 Of the Most Popular Savannah Neighborhoods

March 26, 2014 by Helen Miltiades

6 Of the Most Popular Savannah Neighborhoods

Whether you are moving to Savannah Georgia or would just like to know a little bit more about the downtown area, here are five of the most popular and fun neighborhoods around Savannah.

Central – the central Savannah area is full of historic neighborhoods and communities. There’s over 3 mi.² of older homes, unique squares, and vintage house styles. Professors, artists, designers and students all call this historic area home. The central area also borders the Victorian district, which is a preservationist’s wonderland with creative designs, gingerbread houses, and park-like neighborhoods.

The Isle of Hope – this riverfront community is perfect for young couples, first-time homebuyers or anyone looking to have that rural, waterfront property. You’re close to the Skidaway River, and there are a variety of rentals, places to live, and a close-knit neighborhood ambience.

The Landings at Skidaway Island is also popular and along with the former location, it is located in the South and Southeast regions of Savannah. The Landings is a gated community with over 6500 islands just 12 miles south of downtown. With the deep- water dock, six golf courses, and a variety of clubhouses with amenities, this makes an ideal location for the upscale neighbor and all of us.

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill is found about 15 miles south of downtown Savannah and is home to soccer moms, commuters and military families stationed at nearby Fort Stewart. This city has a number of residential neighborhood communities, suburban outlets and traditional in-town neighborhoods.

Habersham Woods in Savannah–this area is a mid-20th century neighborhood filled with ranch homes, quiet streets, and less than five minutes from two major hospitals. There are a few private schools, the Memorial Stadium, and locations filled with old-growth trees and tree-lined streets with properties built from the 1950s to the 1970s.

Ardsley Park – this is Savannah’s first suburb, comprised of four and five- bedroom mansions and craftsman-style bungalows built in the 1920s. The neighborhood’s northern boundary is Victory drive, which runs east from Bull Street to Waters Avenue. It’s far enough away from the touristy downtown to provide a peaceful and residential community.

I would love to provide you with homes and real estate; listings that meet your budget and your search criteria within any of these neighborhoods or other communities surrounding Savannah Georgia.

Savannah’s Metropolitan District

March 20, 2014 by Helen Miltiades

Savannah’s Metropolitan District

Savannah’s Metropolitan District is located in downtown north of Highway 80, south of W. Anderson St., east of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and west of Bull Street. It’s nestled on Savannah’s west side just north of W. Victory Dr. within minutes to Interstate 16 and Highway 204.

This district is home to roughly 1800 residents and takes up about .2 mi.². The average listing price for the metropolitan district is $256,000, which is up 6.3% over last year at this time. Overall, the metropolitan area is slightly less on the average listing price than Savannah as a whole.

Metropolitan neighborhood is home to several private schools such as the St. Paul’s Academy for girls, the St. Paul Academy for boys, St. Paul’s Lutheran preschool and the Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic school located on 34th St. Many of these neighborhoods have vintage and historical homes, so it makes perfect sense that they have unique resources and renovation type shops in this part of town. A unique architectural antique such as Pinch of the Past is a full-service architectural hardware supplier specializing in restoring vintage and historic properties. It’s a great place to find older and unique door handles, light fixtures, frames and more.

The Live Oak Public Library is also located just north of W. 37th St., and there are several restaurants and shops, frame shops and rare prints Galleries, natural food stores and markets, as well as coffee shops and hole-in-the-wall dive bars. This is a great place for two airing the neighborhoods, finding a kitschy little retail shopper boutique or discovering all that living in this neighborhood has to offer with a fantastic historical or vintage property.

There are multiple homes for sale in this community starting at just $85,000 running to about $500,000 depending on size, location and condition. If you are interested in learning more about Savannah’s Metropolitan District bordered by other neighborhoods such as the Victorian district, Thomas Square, Cann Park and Brownsville, call me today.

Black Creek Georgia – Homes and Information

March 5, 2014 by Helen Miltiades

Black Creek Georgia – Homes and Information

Black Creek in Georgia is located just outside of downtown Savannah south of the Savannah Parkway (404) and around Highway 34 Highway 280. It encompasses the major streets of Wilma Edwards Rd., Olive branch Road, and Black Creek Church Road and is home to roughly 3500 residents.

Black Creek itself is a 13-mile long tributary of the Savannah River located in Effingham and Chatham County.

Many homes surround the Black Creek Golf Club, which is located just off Wilma Edwards Road. This semi private club located in the greater Savannah Metro area offers members and daily players high quality and personalized service with recreational facilities in a relaxed atmosphere. There’s a pro shop, practice facilities, restaurant, memberships for all kinds of skill levels, banquet services and meeting rooms as well as tournaments and golf outings.

Properties:

At any given time there’s roughly 5 to 20 properties and land for sale throughout Black Creek. Land and lots range from about $20,000-$300,000; homes are roughly $100,000-$350,000.

Those that live in Black Creek are served by the Bryan County School District, which includes the Bryan County elementary, Bryan County middle and Bryan County high school.

The average listing price in this ZIP Code is roughly $146,000 and the median sales price in ZIP Code 31308 is $124,000. There are several new home developments throughout Black Creek such as those close by in the town of Ellabell, which is so closely related to Black Creek, that many properties overlap.

Whether you’re looking to buy your dream home or build it, Black Creek makes an ideal location. There are several properties for sale from half-acre to five-acre lots. Thinking of getting in on the ground floor of a new construction property? You can do that around the Black Creek area. Call me for more information on Black Creek homes or homes in the neighboring community of Ellabell. I would be happy to show you all available properties and offer tips and suggestions on real estate buying.