John Francis’ first home search coincided with his 30th birthday in January.
Francis, assisted by Benita Carswell with Bo Bridgeport Brokers, wanted a home with a yard and in good condition.
“I wanted something that didn’t have a lot of significant needs. I didn’t want to go, ‘Oh, this is a fixer-upper,’ and get into it and realize that the dollar sign I estimated for fixing the roof was going to be so much more than I was anticipating,” said Francis, a policy analyst for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
No. 1
East Atlanta Village renovation
The four-bedroom, four-bath home built in 1935 on Glenwood Avenue S.E. in East Atlanta Village had been recently redone by the seller, who was flipping it. It had a new roof and new heating and air conditioning systems. The Craftsman-style home, originally listed at $299,500, also had fenced-in yard and a deck. The living room, dining room and kitchen were open.
No. 2
New in Reynoldstown
The three-bedroom, 2 ½-bath home on Walthall Street in Reynoldstown was new construction that was being finished, even though it was a bank-owned property. It boasted hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, and details such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinets in the kitchen. The Craftsman-style home, originally priced for $298,000, was near a MARTA stop.
No. 3
Old Fourth Ward bungalow
The three-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1930 on Randolph St. N.E. was oozing with character. The home, listed at $349,000, boasted original hardwood floors, high ceilings and a view of the city skyline. “It just felt like a warm comfortable house the second you walked in. It felt very welcoming and engaging,” he said.
The Choice
No. 1
Francis purchased the East Atlanta Village home, which is walking distance to restaurants, from Stokesman Homes in March. He purchased the home for lower than the list price, which had been dropped to $275,000, something he attributes to being able to close quickly. “(The seller) was so efficient and had done so much of his homework in the redo and the selling process, that he was a breeze to work with,” Francis said.
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