communities

The Villages at Godley Station

January 25, 2017 by Helen Miltiades

The Village at Godley Station is a master-planned community in Pooler Georgia made up of several smaller planned subdivisions – Copper Village, Towne Lake and the Arbors.

Copper Village is a well-established subdivision featuring numerous homes from 1400 ft.² to 2400 ft.² starting at about $220,000. This community is located in Chatham County and includes over 25 acres of community amenities including a 5000 ft.² clubhouse, playground equipment, tennis courts, a fitness center, a junior size Olympic pool, and kiddie pool as well as walking and jogging trails. The homes come in one or two story floor plans and a good range of lot sizes.

Towne Lake is also a part of the Villages at Godley Station and features well-established homes, numerous amenities, and beautiful lots. Nestled among established pine trees and landscaping, Towne Lake homes were built by award-winning builders including Title Construction, Robertson Construction and numerous other local and national homebuilders. These homes are built-to-order and are all custom designed including a variety of amenities, features, and fixtures. This is one of the most popular and fastest-growing communities throughout the Pooler and Savannah area. Residents of Towne Lake enjoy the amenities of green space, privacy, playgrounds and a close and convenient access to daily necessities such as the Walmart supercenter, Sam’s Club and local restaurants and shops.

The Arbors, also known as the Arbors Circle or the Arbors Village, is a master-planned lifestyle community, which offers value, quality, and affordability among tree-lined streets and beautiful amenities. The Village Park is close by with the clubhouse and fitness center as well as numerous hiking trails, biking paths, and lighted roadways. The Arbors offers a variety of home styles typically with one or two story floor plans, one or two car garages and in sizes from 1500 ft.² to 2300 ft.². These homes were built by a variety of homebuilders including Jerry C Wardlaw Construction and Hallmark Custom Homes. These home start at about $220,000 and are similar in style to Copper Village homes.

The Arbors is a small community located inside The Villages at Godly Station located in Pooler Georgia. This community along with Copper Village, offer affordable homes, a wide variety of amenities and a convenient location just minutes to downtown Pooler and about 25 minutes from Savannah.

The Arbors has four different floor plans:

The Mulberry is a four bedroom, two and one-half bath, two-story home with a two-car garage and about 2700 ft.² of living space. It originally sold for around $235,000.

The Dogwood is a two-story home with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, 2435 ft.² and a two-car garage originally priced at about $225,000.

The Mimosa is a two-story home with a two-car garage, four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with 2785 ft.² originally priced at $231,000.

The White Oak is a one-story home with about 1816 ft.² of living space, three bedrooms and two full baths with a two-car garage originally priced at $206,000.

Today, all of these homes have been built out and sold. Resale homes are available between $250,000 and $400,000. Residents have use of the community amenities such as a relaxing and fun swimming pool, multiple tennis courts and a clubhouse. The clubhouse features 5000 ft.² of meeting space and is ideal for parties, gatherings, get-togethers and reunions. It also features a fitness center, full-service kitchen and parlor area. Residents also have the use of the kiddie pool and children’s play area. Fitness areas include tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts and a variety of hiking and biking trails.

These homes were built by Jerry C Wardlaw construction, also known as the Carolina Collection. Other construction companies included Hallmark Custom Homes. Many of these homes have practical and useful outdoor living spaces and may include a backyard fire pit, fireplace or covered patio.

Residents of the Arbors pay monthly homeowners dues of around $85-$100 per month. (Fees may have changed since the publishing of this post).This covers all common area maintenance, road maintenance, and management services. Residents are just a short few minutes to shopping, work, and local schools. Residents utilize the Godly Station Elementary, the Godly Station Middle, and the New Hampstead High School.

All homes at the Villages at Godley Station require monthly homeowners association dues, which vary depending on the location and style of home. These homes are located in the Pooler School District with phenomenal new schools including the Godly K-8 and the New Hempstead High School.

For more information on the homes and real estate currently for sale at the Villages at Godley Station or surrounding homes and similar price ranges please feel free to give me a call at any time.

Burnside Island

September 13, 2016 by Helen Miltiades

Burnside Island

Burnside Island is a barrier island just southwest of Savannah and near historic Beaulieu. It’s a small secluded community, but not too far from the big city. Savannah is only 15 minutes away. Located north of Green Island Sound most of the real estate consists of waterfront properties because the Island is along Georgia’s Inter-coastal Waterway.

Demographics

The population of Burnside Island was around 33,500 residents in 2011. The majority of residents on Burnside Island are in the 15 to 25 age group with the second highest population in the 50 to 55 age group. There are an estimated 1,300 residents per square mile which puts the island at low density. 50% of the residents identify as a family unit.

The median household income of the island is an estimated $48,000 slightly higher than the state average.

Burnside Island Real Estate

Though you would come to expect only very expensive homes with the amount of water-front here there is actually a nice mix of both moderate properties and sprawling estate- style properties. There is a diverse selection of housing types and styles along with prices. More moderate homes, originally built as second vacation homes, now have year-round residents. The median home value is $174,200 which is much higher than the state average and most homes are owner-occupied. Homes are priced anywhere from the $300,000’s well into the millions.

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Living on Burnside Island is great for anyone that wants a relaxed lifestyle and loves the water. If you are into fishing this is the spot to be. The state’s best shrimping, crabbing and fishing spots can be found here say many of the locals. The famous Moon River from the song is located here. Like to boat? There are plenty of boat ramps available throughout the neighborhoods. The rivers are also great for paddle boarding and kayaking. Some properties allow you to get right into the water from the dock in your yard. Butter Bean Beach is another hotspot on Burnside Island with picnic facilities, play places, and public water access.

Homes on Burnside Island are zoned for Chatham County Public Schools and there are also some great private school choices available on the island. There are shopping centers located on the north end of the Island and of course the large city of Savannah is just minutes away with countless activities and amenities.

For more information on Savannah area real estate and great places to find luxury properties or to retire, please feel free to browse the website or contact me at any time.

South Garden and Forest Park Neighborhoods in Savannah GA

June 25, 2015 by Helen Miltiades

South Garden and Forest Park Neighborhoods in Savannah GA

Sounds Garden is a small community located in savanna Georgia just south of the Memorial Hospital/Fairfield and the Medical Arts Facilities. It is bordered by the neighborhoods of Fairway Oaks, Forest Park, Sackville and Abercorn Heights. This is a primarily residential neighborhood stretching from Waters Avenue to the Harry S Truman Parkway and from DeRenne Ave to the hospital. It provides easy walking distance to many shops, restaurants, modern conveniences and employment opportunities all around the community.

The population is about 450 residents

REAL ESTATE

Homes and real estate within South Garden are priced from about $50,000-$200,000 and there are even some lots available at less than $50,000. This is a perfect place for building or you can find a great deal on a foreclosure or short sale home in this neighborhood.

The existing homes were built between the 1950s and the 1990s and are primarily single-family homes between 900 ft.² and 1500 ft.². Residents utilize the Heard elementary school, the Myers middle school and the Jenkins high school.

The forest Park neighborhood is located on the east side of the Harry S Truman Parkway adjacent to South Garden. It stretches from Walz Drive to DeRenne Ave and east to Skidaway Rd. This is also a residential neighborhoods with single-story homes priced from $50,000-$150,000. This community also utilizes the Myers middle school and the Jenkins high school, but are more prone to be in the Low elementary school boundary.

Because these are primarily residential neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, markets and modern commerce are all within about 5 to 10 minutes from these neighborhoods. Downtown Savannah is between 10 minutes and 25 minutes depending on traffic.

These are extremely affordable homes and a great addition to the savanna Georgia area. Many folks that work at the hospital or medical centers nearby choose these neighborhoods for their close proximity. If you’d like a complete list of homes in these or similar neighborhoods throughout Savannah please send me an email with your search criteria and price range and I would be happy to offer a personalized list for your needs.

Hampton Place Pooler GA Homes

December 17, 2014 by Helen Miltiades

Hampton Place – Pooler GA Homes and Real Estate

Hampton Place is a large subdivision just off Interstate 95 and Quacco Rd in Pooler Georgia. There are two main entrances to the subdivision from Quacco Rd. and this is part of the Berwick plantation. There are several designs of homes, 12 floor plans and homes starting at about $130,000. Most of these homes are single-story although there are a few two-story properties as well. Open floor plans, three and four bedroom layouts in homes built from 2002 through 2010 are prominent throughout Hampton Place. Most homes range in size from 1200 square feet to over 1400 square feet with 3-4 bedrooms and 2-3 bathrooms. These are a great option for folks looking for single story or ranch style homes.

Although there is no homeowners association fee there is a volunteer run Homeowners Association board. Volunteers that live in the community and strive to keep the community beautiful, well maintained and managed, manage this HOA board.

Hampton Place offers a stable community, winding streets, and abundance of cul-de-sacs and plenty of sidewalks for bike riding, jogging or walking your dog. Hampton Place does not offer any specific amenities but it is located just minutes away from shopping, restaurants and historical Savannah Georgia. With easy access along the Pooler Parkway, commuting is simple from Hampton Place.

At any given time there are roughly 5 to 10 properties throughout Hampton Place for sale. There are more homes during the springtime and in the winter it drops to about five or six. The majority of homes listed are between $120,000 and $180,000. Rental properties in Hampton Place start at about $1100 per month.

At the northeast end of Hampton Place is a small man-made lake. Several homes around the lake border the waterfront and may have limited waterfront access.

If you’re interested in learning more about the homes and real estate currently for sale at Hampton Place feel free to browse my website or call for a detailed list emailed to you about all of the available properties for sale.

Choosing a Home in Southbridge

December 5, 2014 by Helen Miltiades

Choosing a Home in Southbridge Georgia

Southbridge is a luxury golf course community located just outside of Savannah Georgia. It features single-family homes, town houses and condominiums ranging in price from $220,000 to over $2 million. Also, there are still some available parcels of land for custom building priced from $50,000-$150,000.

This collection of homes and town-homes sits on over 1400 acres of wetlands, lakes and lagoons. There are miles of walking trails, biking trails and amenities available to residents and their guests. The lay of this beautiful land is probably one of the main reasons people choose a home in Southbridge. Homeowner’s dues are reasonable and the Homeowners Association maintains all of the common area, buildings and amenities.

Residents and their guests have optional available memberships in a beautiful Rees Jones golf course and clubhouse, a fitness facility–swimming pool–spa, as well as tennis courts, sports courts and fields. Because of the free choice of desirable memberships, many active families, retirees or even first-time home buyers love choosing Southbridge as their ideal destination. There are many home sites with a lagoon, golf course or even lakefront property and views; it has been noted that this is one of the most beautiful areas in North America.

(Southbridge Golf Club) is a semi private and non-equity club with a variety of membership options. This 18-hole championship golf course offers extensive practice facilities, a pro shop, dining options and lounge as well as lessons by Southbridge Golf Academy professionals.

One of the best things about Southbridge is the variety of home prices. Home buyers can choose a condominium or townhouse for less than $300,000 or an extensive single-family home for $1 million or more. Most of these homes are between 2500 ft.² and 5000 ft.² with 2 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 6 bathrooms. Many of the homes also sit on larger acreage or lots perfect for a large backyard, a fenced yard or wooded views. Homeowners Association fees are required monthly and are based on the lot size but typically run between $350 and $500.

Southbridge does not have its own real estate company so to buy or sell property in this community it’s best to have your own real estate agent. This is where I come in; I’m here to help you find the right home that fits your budget, your family life and your needs and close on that property in a timely manner. If you’re ready to get started or you have a home in Southbridge that needs selling quickly please give me a call anytime to find out what your Southbridge home is currently worth. I look forward to helping you with all of your Southbridge real estate needs.