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Bristol at Briarcliff
The homeowner: A friend of software consultant Steven Linder, who purchased a townhome built by Ashton Woods Homes in Vinings last fall, suggested he look at Bristol at Briarcliff because of the floor plans and pricing deals. The location immediately stood out because it was “tucked away” in unincorporated DeKalb County but still close to I-85, said Linder, who worked with Jim Whelan, an agent with Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta. Linder, 43, was sold when he learned about the option to turn the bottom floor into a family room, with space for his 58-inch flat screen TV and a sectional sofa. Other townhomes had already made that space into a third bedroom that he didn’t need. “I really liked the idea of getting it when it was being built so you can pick things you want,” he said. Plus, the gated feature gives him an extra sense of security.
County: DeKalb
Information: 404-633-0391, www.ashtonwoodshomes.com
Price range: $275,000-$325,000
Taxes: About $3,800-$4,200 annually
Homes: 126
Style: Townhomes
Square footage: About 2,111-2,121
Standard features: 10-foot ceilings, kitchen islands, hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless appliances, crown molding, two-car garage, decks
Amenities: Two gated entrances, dog park, pool and cabana
Homeowners fees: $206 a month ($618 initiation fee)
Developer/Builder: Ashton Woods Homes
Broker: Ashton Woods Realty
Schools: Briar Vista Elementary, Shamrock Middle, Druid Hills High
More on schools: schools.ajchomefinder.com
Getting there
Take I-85 north to Exit 89 (North Druid Hills Road) and turn right. Turn left onto Briarcliff Road. Turn right onto Childerlee Lane. Bristol at Briarcliff is on the left.
High price
$323,897: 1722 Faulkland Ave., Atlanta 30329. A two-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath townhome with a bonus room.
Low price
$279,900: 1676 Sabastian Point, Atlanta 30329. A three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath townhome with walk-in closets and double vanities in the master bathroom.
Housing trends in ZIP code 30329
Sales of new homes: 51, up 41 percent
Sales of existing homes: 106, down 10 percent
Median price of new homes: $163,000, down 37 percent
Median price of existing homes: $244,000, down 17 percent
Source: AJC’s Metro Home Sales Report, 2009 data
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