Locust Grove, GA

Below are market statistics for home sales in Locust Grove GA comparing August 2011 to August 2010 and July 2011:

August 2011 July 2011 August 2010

Homes Sold 37 28 30

Average Sale Price $133,595 $96,021 $108,995

Average Days on Market 75 86 99

The average sales price for August 2011 seems to be an aberration. Other markets in Henry County during the same time periods have shown a decline in average sales price from August 2010 to August 2011. July 2011 had $220,000 for the highest sales price that month. That accounts for its low average sales price. August 2011 had 6 homes sold in the $200's which seems to be the reason the average sales price is higher (July 2011 and August 2010 only had one home sold in the $200's). In my opinion, the high average sales price in August 2011 is not a sign that prices are on the rise. It will be interesting to see what September 2011 average sales price does.

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There is tons of news on Heron Bay on Atlanta Real Estate Forum. Visit the site to see deals and specials and learn more about this master planned community in Locust Grove, Ga.

Named the “Community of the Year” in 2005 by the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association, and awarded the 2006 Grand Award for Outstanding Development by the Georgia Urban Forest Council, Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, developed by Minerva Properties, is a master-planned community that is setting new standards for development in the Atlanta marketplace. Heron Bay includes a variety of neighborhoods designed for every life stage and features a full complement of unparalleled amenities in a resort-like setting in Locust Grove, Ga., just south of Atlanta. For more information, call 770-957-5633.

Despite a down economy and the end of the home buyer tax credit, sales in the Atlanta Golf Community, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club are still strong.

The Henry county master-planned community has sold 20 homes over the past 6 weeks.Why?

• Quality builders
• A dependable developer
• Amazing neighbors
• Luxury, resort-like amenities
  

Those are just some of the many reasons why so many have chosen to call Heron Bay home.

It’s easy to imagine spending a Saturday's on a golf course, hitting balls on the tennis court, or sitting by one of the community’s three-pools at the Aquatic & Tennis Center. Residents also enjoy family days at the 5-acre Lakefront Park on the shores of the Cole Reservoir.

In addition, there is access to nearby canoeing and kayacking as well as hiking on the miles of nature trails winding throughout this water front community in Locust Grove. Heron Bay also has an active and thriving Home Owners Association who not only assist in maintaining the community, but also plan numerous community events and activities through-out the year.

Homes in Heron Bay start in the $180s and go up to over $1 million for custom estate homes on the golf course. Visit the Heron Bay website to learn more about each of the communities

Meadow Glen is one of the most popular new home communities in master-planned community, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club located in Locust Grove in Henry County and now the best just got better! Meadow Glen builder, D.R. Horton is now offering buyers incredible discounts on three different four and five bedroom floorplans that begin as low as $234,643.The Lenox, Fieldstone and the Cambridge. Each design offers the buyer something special and four of the homes include basments perfect for extra living space, an in-home office or an extra bedroom.

In addition to being able to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit, those who act quickly will also have the opportunity to receive $15,000 anyway they want it and $5,000 in closing costs. This Atlanta lake community features resort inspired amenities including an aquatic center complete with a mushroom fountain park, tennis courts, playground, several miles of walking trails and a lakefront park. Heron Bay residents are also able to purchase memberships at the local Canongate golf course, which opens up a plethora of social activities - not to mention provides access to 27 of the states hottest golf courses at a minimal charge.

For more information about Meadow Glen please call Donna Martin at 678.583.1078. With a great location in Henry County near the Atlanta airport, amazing amenities and neighbors that are also friends, it’s no wonder so many have chosen to make Heron Bay their Locust Grove community of choice.

*All homes must close by June 2010 to qualify for the $15,000 and $5,000 in closing costs. In order to qualify for the home buyer tax credit, homes must close by April 30.