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East Cobb Marietta Neighborhood Focus: Atlanta Country Club

Atlanta Country Club, situated on 260 acres of rolling hills is certainly one of north Atlanta’s finest private country club communities.

In the early 1960s business leader Jim Clay had a dream of building a world class golf course and bringing a PGA tour event to Atlanta. Jim achieved his goal by being the founder of Atlanta Country Club, which opened in 1964. Then, in 1967 the Atlanta Country Club began hosting the “Atlanta Classic.” This PGA tour event was held annually at Atlanta Country Club for thirty years, except for 1974 when Atlanta Country Club became the site for the inaugural Tournament Players Championship, won by Jack Nicklaus.

In addition to our involvement in professional golf the Atlanta Country Club has hosted many amateur events including the USGA Senior Amateur in 1968 and the USGA Women’s Amateur in 1971.

Located on 260 acres north of Atlanta, the picturesque rolling hills of the Atlanta Country Club are beautifully landscaped and surrounded by historic Civil War sites. The Chattahoochee River is nearby and historic Sope Creek meanders through the course.

Atlanta Country Club Homes for Sale

East Cobb Marietta Neighbhorhood Highlight: Indian Hills

Indian Hills Golf Course

“The Hills” — as residents refer to the Indian Hills Country Club— main entrance is located at the intersection of Roswell Road and Indian Hills Parkway west of Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta.

Indian Hills Country Club offers residents a community environment including:

  • Three swimming pools
  • Six hard tennis courts
  • Two clay tennis courts
  • Challenging 27-hole golf course with 40 tee stations
  • Golf pro shop
  • Full service country club with a restaurant and lounge
  • Private meeting rooms, court yard, and much more.

Real estate sales in Indian Hills Country Club began in 1969.

There are 1,350+ residential lots and 250 condos. To meet the demands of today’s homebuyer, homeowners have updated, renovated or re-built their homes.

Indian Hills Country Club is one of the most popular and sought after country club communities in north Georgia. Homes in Indian Hills range from the low $200’s to $1.8 million. The style of residential homes for sale include cape cod, ranch, traditional, contemporary, bungalow, and colonial homes.

Public school students attend one of two Georgia award winning school districts — East Side*, Dickerson*, Walton* or East Valley, East Cobb, Wheeler*.

Quick facts about Indian Hills Country Club

Current Homes for Sale: 66 (Link Updates in Real Time)

Current List Price Range: $209,000 - $1,748,400

Number of Homes Sold since October 2007: 50

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Schools: East Side Elementary School, Dickerson Middle School, Walton High School or Eastvalley Elementary School , East Cobb Middle School, Wheeler High School

(*Top school in Cobb county - 2008 Report Card for Parents)

Where Are the Best Schools in Atlanta?

Best Atlanta Schools

You are relocating to Atlanta, or moving from one neighborhood to another, and you want to know:

The answers, ultimately, are a matter of opinion; of following your own philosophy and hunches. However, Report Cards for Parents is a good place to start.

Condo Buyers Beware

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...

Retiring Woman Seeks Ranch Condo

We recently encountered a new wrinkle in lender approval (mark accurately, disapproval) for the purchase of condominiums that took us by surprise.

Our clients - relocating home buyers - found the perfect home for their current lifestyle. Located in close proximity to work, shopping and entertainment, this ranch condo is in a small gated community with a neighborhood pool.

The 3-bedroom, 2-bath open floor plan is spacious and light filled. And, the condo is newly constructed by one of Atlanta's top builders. It is absolutely perfect for this couple!

So, Nancy and Bill negotiated for upgrades, a builder price concession, and finalized the contract to purchase. Closing was scheduled to coincide with the termination of their temporary corporate apartment lease. All was right with the world, and they celebrated.

In keeping with the terms of the contract, Bill and Nancy completed a loan application with their preferred lender and enjoyed the Christmas and New Year holidays.

The lender denied the loan application - even with excellent credit scores, secure employment, and a 50% down payment. Why? Because this condominium complex is new.

Enter Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government sponsored entities behind the scenes in the lending process.The hangover of the sub-prime debacle has introduced changes in lending guidelines (see Mortgage Fees Rising) which now affects purchasers of new condominiums. Without a solid history of sales performance and owner occupancy of 80%, loans are not being underwritten.

Now, with just 2-weeks left in their corporate apartment, Bill and Nancy are shopping for a single-family residence and exploring financial decisions that will cost them the least in dollars and emotional well being.

What have I learned from this experience? Anytime I am representing clients interested in new construction condos I will ask the listing sales associate about the percentage of sales that have closed. I will explore whether these condos were financed. I will tell my clients about Nancy and Bill and do whatever it takes to give them peace of mind.