Vinings Home Sales Update

As a general rule, I’ve been telling people to ignore the newspapers as many of their stats are usually based on metro, state or even national trends, which can be heavily impacted by factors not relevant in your local Smyrna Vinings real estate market.

Last Sunday, the Atlanta Journal Constitution proclaimed that “Vinings home sales hot in frigid market“. So I’m sure you’re probably thinking I should change my stance on newspapers. Not only was the headline positive about the local market, but it also used local stats.

But I can always poke a whole in their analysis.They do mention that they’re not really talking about Vinings, but rather the 30339 zip code. But that is the last time in the article that they mention this. The article mentions that home prices increased 57% and the number of units sold increased by 21.5%. But the majority of the article tried to hone in on the mystique of Vinings, the allure of Vinings and why it was kicking real estate butt when much of the Atlanta market was down.

In reality, they covered an area much larger than “true” Vinings according to the Vinings Homeowners Association. It was more the general concept of Vinings, that also includes the Cumberland and Wildwood areas of 30339 while also excluding the portion of Vinings that is in the 30080 zip code.

According to the Vinings Homeowners Association, “the northern-most part of Vinings is that area along and south of Stillhouse Road and Ranch Road, west of Cobb Parkway, and east of the railroad tracks. Vinings then includes all of the residential areas in Cobb County down to the Chattahoochee River, and then to the west up to the railroad tracks and then across to include all of the homeowners along Log Cabin Drive between Plant Atkinson Road and Cameron Place“, which is depicted in the shaded area of the following map:

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Given the fact that true Vinings is actually a pretty small area that doesn’t tend to have any new construction, thus making it difficult to have a huge surge in home sales or home prices, I ran the statistics from the First Multiple Listing Service for the actual neighborhoods in Vinings. What I found was that home and condo sales decreased by 6% from 2006 to 2007 and prices decreased 14% on average. This is a stark contrast from the AJC which stated home sales increased 21.5% and prices increased 57%.

The neighborhoods included in “Vinings” as defined by the HOA are:

So what does this mean and why as your local real estate guru am I telling you this?

I simply want you to be aware that Vinings by itself is not immune to the current real estate market as much as the AJC led people to believe. Their statistics were heavily affected not by traditional resales, but by new construction in the Vinings area defined as 30339, with much of the positive impact coming from the wildly popular One Vinings Mountain and other new neighborhoods such as Rivers Call at Wildwood, Greystone at Vinings, Riverwalk at Wildwood, Flats at Riverwalk and Vinings Overlook.

I guess what is most important to realize is if you really want to know what is going on in the local Smyrna Vinings real estate market, ask your trusted local real estate advisor. They certainly understand the local market better than anyone at the national or metro levels.

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Thinking about buying a Smyrna home or perhaps a Vinings condominium? Then you’ll be excited about this.

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Smyrna Vinings business owners really love this community and want to make it an even better community. Each business has contributed their goods and services to this program as a way of welcoming you to the community. We want you to feel welcome in our community and want to give you an incentive to get out and try the local businesses.

This program applies to not only Smyrna Vinings homes, condos and townhomes for resale but also new homes. Upon closing, you will receive the Ultimate Welcoming Gift, which includes over $3,000 in gift cards to local businesses when you purchase a home in the Smyrna Vinings area. Certain restrictions due apply, so click here to learn more about this exciting Smyrna Vinings homebuyer program.

This program begins December 1, 2007 and quantities are limited. So don’t delay. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Avignon at Vinings

Since I covered the project underway at Vinings Main the other day, I thought I should just continue on up the hill out of Vinings. The next project adjacent to Vinings Main, is very impressive. It’s called Avignon at Vinings and will consist of 170 homes in a gated community on 18 acres.

Luxurious Villa homes, priced from $1.2 million, will be built by Atlanta builder Waterford Homes, which is also the builder of Stonecrest Manor and West Haven. The Village town homes, priced from the mid $700,000’s and Village condominiums from the high $400,000’s will be built by Kairos Development. High-end quality finishes will always come standard at this unique, custom neighborhood. Architectural direction is provided by Harrison Design Group.

Kairos Development Corporation recently announced that construction is underway at the clubhouse at Avignon at Vinings. Located in the heart of Vinings Village, Avignon at Vinings is reminiscent of a romantic, European village on a hillside with a grand Chateau as the focal point. The clubhouse at Avignon at Vinings will include a swimming pool, wine tasting room, resident wine lockers and caterer’s kitchen as well as a wellness center, which will include a spa and fitness facilities.

The Avignon at Vinings concept may sound very similar to the One River Place project over by the Chattahoochee River with a “country club” type clubhouse as the focal point for a mixed use community.

In addition to the spectacular clubhouse, Avignon at Vinings will also offer residents a gate house with 24-hour guard and 24-hour concierge. Lovely topography invites homeowners to relax and unwind at outdoor gathering spaces with scenic views of the City of Atlanta.

If you have any further questions about the Avignon at Vinings project or any other Smyrna Vinings developments, feel free to contact us. Should you want to purchase real estate in the Smyrna Vinings community, we would be glad to assist you.

Next up on our tour of new developments in Vinings will be Aberdeen, the high-rise luxury condominiums just up the hill from Avignon at Vinings.

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Vinings Main

Construction is moving along down in Vinings and lots of people have been asking about the Vinings Main project. The mixed used development will certainly be a popular project based on its locale in Historic Vinings, with the ability to walk to so many shops and restaurants.

The 16 acre gated community will include 229 luxury homes, as well as 30,000 square feet of Class A office space and 20,000 square feet of premium retail space—including 8,000 square feet for a signature restaurant—is sited on Paces Ferry Road inside of I-285 across from Vinings Mountain (Mt. Wilkinson).

Vinings Main is a joint development of Wood Partners and The Columns Group. Wood Partners is developing and building the condominium residences, as well as the office and retail components, and The Columns Group, in partnership with Monte Hewett Homes, is developing and building the townhomes. Monte Hewett Homes is also the builder of West Village Homes, West Village Townhomes, Greenwood, Rileys Walk, Stonehaven at Vinings, Sherwood Park and Oak Hills.

Future homeowners may choose from 148 condominium homes priced from the high $200s to the high $500s, or 81 three and four-story townhomes priced from the $600s to $1 million plus.

The condominium homes range in size from 900 to 2,000 square feet and offer one, two and three bedroom floor plans. The homes are situated in three mid-rise buildings and include elevator service, an assigned parking garage, and a guest suite for owners’ guests.

The townhomes of Vinings Main will bring luxury living and private amenities for the 81 homeowners. Future homeowners will be able to choose from three & four bedroom homes ranging from 2,400 square feet to 4,600 square feet. Several homes will feature roof top terraces and the four story homes will include an elevator.

If you have any further questions about the Vinings Main project or any other Smyrna Vinings developments, feel free to contact us. Should you want to purchase real estate in the Smyrna Vinings community, we would be glad to assist you.

Click here to see all the Vinings Main condos and townhomes for sale.

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Town Park at West Village

West Village is situated on a 60+-acre oasis tucked between I-285 and Atlanta Road in Smyrna. More than the typical new home community, West Village is a pedestrian-friendly traditional neighborhood development. That means there’s a downtown with restaurants, shops, a coffee bar and one-of-a-kind boutiques.

Residents can stroll along seasonally landscaped streets while browsing cafes and boutiques, all within walking distance from home. And for the real exercise enthusiast our miles of walking trails connect to the Silver Comet Trail. West Village is just minutes to Downtown Atlanta, Buckhead, or Midtown.

West Village is the redevelopment of a former industrial and residential tract in Vinings and will include more than 1,100 residential units and 190,000 square feet of retail development. The project includes 292 for-lease condominiums and townhomes, 120 for-sale stacked flats, 115 townhomes, 73 detached cottage homes, and three mid-rise residential buildings with 502 for-sale units, intermixed in both a town square setting and retail lifestyle village. The Pacific Group worked for over a year with community leaders, Cobb County, the ARC, and GRTA to develop a unique pedestrian friendly mixed-use land plan with 17 acres of strategically located green space.

West Village’s amenities consist of a pool, athletic sports center, clubroom with wine tasting lounge, professional chefs kitchen, and executive business center for the Village condominiums; a pool and clubhouse with fitness center and outdoor kitchen and fireplace for the townhomes and stacked flats; and a pedestrian friendly town square retail setting with fountains, green space and extensive landscaping.

The 115 craftsman-style, three-story townhomes accented with brick, shake and stone add to the traditional atmosphere in the Smyrna Vinings neighborhood. Built in Town Park at West Village in 2007, the high-standard EarthCraft construction and interior appointments will leave no doubt that these are townhomes built for today. The West Village townhouses have up to 3,100 square feet of living space designed with a perfect balance of open areas and private retreats.

For single professionals, roommates and families alike, Town Park at West Village is the place to live large without the worry of time consuming upkeep. Town Park at West Village was built by Monte Hewett Homes, also the builder of Gateway Park at West Village, Greenwood, Stonehaven at Vinings, Rileys Walk, Sherwood Park and Oak Hills. Town Park at West Village townhomes for sale start in the high $400s.

Contact us if you have any detailed questions about Town Park at West Village townhomes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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Carriage Hill

Carriage Hill is a small townhome community located just east of South Cobb Drive inside the perimeter off of Maner Road in the Smyrna Vinings area. Carriage Hill was built by Traton Homes in 2005. Traton Homes is also the builder at Covered Bridge at Barnes Mill, Cooper’s Glen, King Valley at Vinings, Collier Gate, The Retreat at Old Vinings Lake and Reed Place. The community features 2, 3 and 4 bedroom floorplans. Carriage Hill townhomes for sale start in the $200s.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about Carriage Hill townhomes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

We would love to be your Carriage Hill agent. To sell your townhome in Carriage Hill, click here.

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The Cove at Vinings Estates

The Ridge at Vinings Estates

Vinings Estates is an enormous development in the Smyrna Vinings area south of the East West Connector on Cooper Lake Road. Vinings Estates includes single family homes from the $400s to $1 million and includes two townhome communities, The Cove at Vinings Estates and The Ridge at Vinings Estates. The development of Vinings Estates began in the mid 1990s by John Wieland, with the townhomes being built in the early 2000s. John Wieland Homes is also the builder of Olde Ivy at Vinings, Paces Point, Market Village, Vinings Estates, One Ivy Walk, Paces Green and Heritage at Vinings.

With resort-style amenities in a beautiful setting, Vinings Estates offers a private haven and an escape from the cares of everyday life. A variety of recreation opportunities provide fun for all ages. The spectacular clubhouses and choice of three neighborhood pools makes Vinings Estates perfect for entertaining. Just beyond the club, the Silver Comet Trail awaits for bike rides, running or walks. Amenities include:

The Swim and Racquet Club

• Two-Story Clubhouse with Fitness Center
• Competition and Wading Pools
• Waterslide
• Eight Lighted Tennis Courts
• Tennis Pavilion
• Multi-Purpose Sport Court
• Children’s Playground
  

The Ridge Swim Club

• Swimming Pool with Cabana
• Interior Walking Path

The Members Club

• Clubhouse with Meeting Room and Kitchen
• Fitness Center
• Swimming Pool

The Cove at Vinings Estates and The Ridge at Vinings Estates townhomes for sale start in the $300s.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about The Cove at Vinings Estates or The Ridge at Vinings Estates or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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Paces Point

Paces Point is a quaint neighborhood of 24 townhomes located off of Cooper Lake Road and Fox Chapel in Smyrna. Built in 1999 by John Wieland Homes, Paces Point offers a luxury townhome at an affordable price. Paces Point townhomes for sale start in the $300s. John Wieland Homes is also the builder of Vinings Estates, Olde Ivy at Vinings, Market Village, The Ridge at Vinings Estates, The Cove at Vinings Estates, One Ivy Walk, Paces Green and Heritage at Vinings.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about Paces Point townhomes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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Vinings Ridge

Vinings Ridge is a small, gated neighborhood of 28 luxury townhomes located off of Cooper Lake Road between Atlanta Road and South Cobb Drive in Smyrna. Vinings Ridge was built by John Willis Homes in 2003 and feature 3 and 4 bedroom floorplans. John Wilis Homes is also the builder of Spring Street Village, Stonegate and Longview at Rivers Call.

Vinings Ridge townhomes for sale start in the $300s.

Contact us if you have any detailed questions about Vinings Ridge townhomes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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Village Row

Village Row is a luxury townhome complex on Ranch Road in the heart of Vinings. With lots of high-end appointments, Village Row is yet another premium townhome community in Vinings. Village Row townhomes for sale start in the $800s.

Contact us if you have any detailed questions about Village Row townhomes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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