Three great homes near Milton High School

If quality schools rank high on your house hunting checklist, these Milton homes should be on your radar. National rankings recently named Milton High School in northwest Fulton County one of the top 10 high schools in metro Atlanta.

In recent years, the school adopted an academy system that allows students to choose a “track” to personalize their education. The high school is also known for its strong arts program.

Here are three properties that would place you and your family in the school district.

1. 855 Hampton Bluff Drive in Alpharetta, Ga.

Listing price: $629,000

Details: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 half bath

This warm and inviting home is located in a popular golf, swim and tennis community in Milton. It has a master on the main level with a sitting area that can also be used as a studfy. The home has a completely renovated kitchen with high-end appliances and an amazing view to your private wooded backyard. The property also includes, three large upper-level bedrooms, a finished terrace level with a billiard room, computer room with a built in desk, a guest bedroom and a full bath. The home offers plenty of storage or room for further expansion and it is in move-in ready condition with new carpet.

2. 930 Pleasant Hollow Trail in Alpharetta, Ga.

Listing price: $1,150,000

Details: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

This is a gated custom-built English Manor home situated on 3.74 acres in the heart of Milton. The features include an owner suite on the main level, a spacious kitchen and a vaulted beamed keeping room with a fireplace. There's also a coffered ceiling great room, a vaulted formal living room, a study, a dining room and a cozy side front porch. There are four additional spacious bedrooms upstairs. The expansive finished terrace level contains wonderful spaces for family living and entertainment and even an in-law suite. The property is well maintained and ready for a quick and easy closing.

3. 300 Relais Trace in Alpharetta, Ga.

Listing price: $315,000

Details: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

This is a traditional brick front home located in a cul-de-sac. The private wooded backyard includes two levels of outdoor entertaining space with a side yard. The home has been completely renovated with a new kitchen, new baths, beautiful hardwood flooring on the main floor and smooth ceilings. This gem also features a finished basement with more room for expansion. The home's location - within a swim and tennis community - offers an easy walk to schools, shopping, dining and daycare.