Looking for a new home? We asked five LGBT Atlanta real estate agents to help us identify two homes in each of four price ranges to show the diversity of sizes and styles you can get in different locations in the metro area.
3 bed/3 bath in Tucker or 1 bed/1 bath in Old Fourth Ward: $100,000 – $150,000
Who helped us: Kathy Kelly, Coldwell Banker Intown
4126 Idlevale Drive
Tucker, GA 30084
$129,900 | Neighborhood: Tucker
Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 3
Other features: Three large bedrooms (two are master bedrooms), three full baths, a fireplace, laundry room, screened porch and a large backyard.
What do you think makes this house special? This home is a terrific opportunity for anyone looking for a large home for little money.
What makes this house appealing to gay buyers? The new homeowner will find short commutes to Decatur and Midtown.
Listing Agent:
Kathy Kelly,
Coldwell Banker Intown
Block Lofts #227
747 Ralph McGill Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30312
$124,900 | Neighborhood: Old 4th Ward
Bedrooms: 1 | Bathrooms: 1
Other features: This unit is beautifully decorated with high ceilings and bamboo flooring. It includes a private garage and another assigned parking spot.
What do you think makes this house special? Great newer construction condo with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, plus lots of amenities. Best of all: location! This is an amazing opportunity to live right on the Beltline.
What makes this house appealing to gay buyers? This condo is in a prime location. Live right on the Beltline, easy walk to restaurants, bars, and shops, and everything in Midtown is just minutes away.
Listing agent:
Samantha Phillips,
Coldwell Banker Intown
2 bed/2 bath in Morningside or 2 bed/2.5 bath in Decatur: $200,000 – $250,000
Who helped us: Bill Golden, RE/MAX Metro Atlanta Cityside
Bill says: “Here is my scenario: A buyer can spend up to $250,000 and wants to be walking distance from a fun, hip, gay-friendly area. They don’t want a high-rise, but they also don’t want the maintenance of having a yard. These are two choices of properties in walking distance to two different intown neighborhoods.”
1082 Woodbridge Hollow | Atlanta, GA 30306
$245,000 | Neighborhood: Morninginside
Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 2
Other features: One story home, private low-maintenance backyard, eat-in kitchen.
What do you think makes this house special? It’s fee simple, so the monthly HOA fees are very low, just $125/month.
What makes this house appealing to gay buyers? Walking distance to Morningside shops and restaurants.
Listing Agent: Bryant Gresham,
Re/Max Metro Atlanta Cityside
839 Clairemont Ave. | Decatur, GA 30030
$224,900 | Neighborhood: Morninginside
Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 2.5
Other features: Garage, basement, attic, two fireplaces, hardwood floors
What do you think makes this house special? Fee simple townhome with low $100 monthly HOA fee. Also has room for expansion with unfinished walk-up attic.
What makes this house appealing to gay buyers? Proximity to Decatur Square, rare two-car garage.
Listing Agent:
Darrell Card, Remax Metro Atlanta Cityside
2 bed/2.5 bath in Downtown Decatur or 4 bed/4 bath in Smyrna: $300,000 – $350,000
Who helped us: Barb Rowland & Justin Ziegler, Common Ground Real Estate
1118 Queensgate Drive | Smyrna, GA 30082
$329,900 | Neighborhood: Smyrna
Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 4
Other features: Home features beautiful hardwood floors, two-story foyer, private fenced backyard (ideal for pets), two-car garage, formal dining room, office, living room, sitting room and study.
What do you think makes this house special? Smyrna is an ideal location for buyers who need a large home with high-end finishes at reasonable prices. In addition, since the area is right at the junction of I-285 and I-75, Midtown or downtown is an easy 15-20 minute drive.
What makes this house appealing to gay buyers? Taxes in Cobb County are much lower than Fulton or Dekalb and the school system is considered one of the best in the state. You might be surprised at the number of “gay-bors” that are flocking to the suburbs where their money gets them much more house.
Listing Agent: Justin Ziegler, Common Ground Real Estate
Artisan Townhome
1177 Commerce Drive | Decatur, GA 30030
$350,000
Neighborhood: Downtown Decatur
Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 2.5
Other features: Home features exposed brick, chef’s kitchen, hardwood floors, private street level entrance and private rear entrance with parking at your door.
What do you think makes this house special? This school district is ideal for parents with high-school aged children. Sophomores at Decatur High School may apply for the International Baccalaureate program, which allows them receive college credit for many classes while still in high school.
What makes this house appealing to gay buyers? For buyers who do not have children, the location is ideal as it’s in a very safe area within walking distance to amazing dining, entertainment/nightlife, and events in the Decatur Square. MARTA is also within walking distance, which makes this ideal for people who work downtown or travel to the airport regularly. Amenities: pool, gym, clubroom, gas grill, concierge and on-site property manager.
Listing Agent: Barb Rowland, Common Ground Real Estate
3 bed/2 bath in Decatur or 2 bed/2 bath in Uptown Atlanta: $400,000 – $450,000
Who helped us: Rusty Willis, Capital City Realty
515 Ponce De Leon Pl. | Decatur, GA 30030
$429,900
Neighborhood: Downtown Decatur
Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2
Other features: Diamond paned windows, two-bay garage with workshop, finished office space, two blocks to downtown Decatur.
What do you think makes this house special? This house hasn’t been renovated recently so much of the old-world charms are still intact.
What makes this house appealing to gay buyers? It’s the perfect fixer-upper project for anyone willing to invest some time and energy into renovating… all it takes is some imagination and creativity. While not exclusive to our community, it’s something the gays have in abundance!
Listing Agent:
Jim Jarboe,
Realty Associates of Atlanta
The Brookwood #307
1820 Peachtree St. | Atlanta, GA 30360
$421,900
Neighborhood:
Uptown (between Midtown and Buckhead)
Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 2
Other features: Gorgeous new construction condo with an amazing suite of amenities.
What do you think makes this house special? The sheer quality and quantity of finishes in this home is almost unbeatable in the Midtown/Buckhead corridor. Granite, wide plank hardwood floors, 10’ ceilings, and the community amenities.
What makes this house appealing to gay buyers? This particular home is perfect for anyone who wants to surround themselves with ultra high-end finishes and the little luxuries that The Brookwood offers.
Listing Agent: The Brookwood Team