Buford, GA Real Estate Information
Things to Do and Suggested Trip Itineraries (from NileGuide)
Things to see and do
Trips to take
What is better than starting a Sunday in Atlanta with a scrumptious meal? Not much. In this southern city there is a wide variety of delicious eateries to please any brunch-craving palette. Southern specialties abound (you are in Atlanta, after all). There are also comfort food havens - about as close as you’ll get to Mom’s cooking without actually going home. Just make sure to have coffee before leaving the house; Sunday brunch is a popular meal in Atlanta and getting a table can take a while. Don’t worry though – brunch in Atlanta is more than worth the wait.
Tacos may not be the first meal that comes to mind when you think of the South, but Atlanta has a fare share of delicious taquerias that should not be missed. From fish and chicken to vegetarian options, tacos are a must-try meal on a visit to this bustling urban city. Here are a few noteworthy spots to check out and don't forget to wash down some chips and salsa or a margarita in the process.
A bustling urban oasis in the heart of the Southeast, Atlanta mixes southern hospitality with urban splendor. Situated in the northern part of Georgia, Atlanta is well known for its airport and as the headquarters of large corporations, such as The Coca-Cola Co. and The Home Depot. While Atlanta is a sprawling city, it is also just 45 minutes away from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and other natural delights, giving visitors the option of trees and rolling hills or high rises. Whether you're staying downtown or venturing out, it is easiest to get around by car or taxi, but be warned that traffic in Atlanta can get ugly at rush hour. There is also the option of using the MARTA trains which run south from the airport to the northern suburbs. While the weather remains mild most of the year, there is nothing like the early fall and spring when the city comes alive with outdoor festivals and concerts. Throughout the year Atlanta offers several worthwhile attractions as well as top-notch restaurants, nightlife and entertainment. A playground for celebrities, Atlanta is also well-known for the hip hop artists and actors that call it home. You may even bump into one at the Saturday night hot spot or at Sunday brunch.
Originally known as a settlement named Terminus for the railroad that ran through it, Atlanta became an important railroad and military hub during the Civil War. Today it is a fast growing metropolis with more than 5 million residents, but remnants of its historical past still remain. From the enormous bas-relief carving at Stone Mountain to the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, there are a number of attractions that bring alive Georgia's historical past for all to see. Here are a few spots that should not be missed.
Although Atlanta is known to be a bustling urban oasis in the heart of the Southeast, the city offers a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy. From the hiking trails and water sports at area nature preserves to the city parks and gardens near downtown, their is a nyriad of attractions to chose from that will keep you outdoors and breathing fresh air. So when the hustle and bustle of the big city becomes too much to bare, put on your sneakers and enjoy nature.
Market Statistics
Zillow Home Value Index:
$130,380
Market Value Change
Avg. Home Value
Avg. Condo Value
Buford, GA Affordability Data
| Local | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Zillow Home Value Index | $130,400 | $184,700 |
| 1-Yr. Change | $-11,606 | $-8,866 |
| Median Condo Value | $0 | $170,600 |
| Median Single Family Home Value | $130,000 | $186,800 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 | $205,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $299,900 | $198,500 |
| Median List Price Per Sq Ft | $80 | $110 |
| Homes For Sale | 130 | 3,544,205 |
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All About Buford...
Buford, GA is a suburb of Atlanta in Gwinnett and Hall Counties. The population is 2000 was 10,668, but that only included the area inside the city limits, and it had seen tremendous growth since that census. Buford is home to Lake Lanier, one of Georgia\\\\\\\'s premiere recreational areas, and Lake Lanier Islands. Recently, the City of Buford has revamped their old town. It is also home to Buford (Buford City Schools aren\\\\\\\'t a part of Gwinnett County Schools), Mill Creek, Mountain View and Lanier High School (Lanier will open for the 2010-11 school year).
Market stats for Buford, January, 2010 indicate that there were 630 properties on the market. Overall, there was about an 13 month supply of properties, with sales slowing. Oct/Nov were up dramatically, Dec was steady and January was down dramatically from last year.
In the sub-$200k arena, there were 249 listings, with over 8 months supply.Sales are definately slowing, with Absorption Rates moving out of the 5s to the 8s in the last couple of months.
Between $200k and $400k, there were 308 listings for sale, and just over 19 months of supply. Sales going from 19 for January 2009 to just 9 for January 2010 pretty much tells the whole story... In December, we were seeing accelerating sales... now we aren\\\\\\\'t.
From $400k to $600k, there were 51 homes on the market. The absorption rate is around 22 months. For the Nov-Jan period, sales dropped from 12 a year ago to 7 this year.
In the $600k to $800k arena, there were 8 listings, with about a 24 month supply. Sales in this range are pretty sporadic, but steady when looking at the long-term. The drop in inventory over the last few months from 16 homes to 8 homes have meda things look less slow...
The range from $800k to $1m, there were 5 homes listed and approximately 15 months of inventory on the market. But with only three sales in the last year, that number can bounce pretty wildly.
Above $1m, there were 9 properties listed. The current absorption rate indicated 9 years of inventory, but because of the smaller numbers of sales, this could be significantly impacted by just a couple of sales. There has only been 1 sale in the last year...
Schools
Buford, GA Elementary Schools
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Buford Academy
2705 Robert Bell Parkway, (770) 945-5035
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Buford Elementary School
2500 Sawnee Avenue, (770) 945-5248PK, K-2 | Buford City School District
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Ivy Creek Elementary School
3443 Ridge Road, (678) 714-3655PK, K-5 | Gwinnett County School District
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Patrick Elementary School
2707 Kilgore Road, (678) 301-6000PK, K-5 | Gwinnett County School District
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Harmony Elementary School
3946 South Bogan Road, (770) 945-7272PK, K-5 | Gwinnett County School District
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Friendship Elementary School
4450 Friendship Road, (770) 932-1223PK, K-5 | Hall County School District
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Old Suwanee Christian School
4118 Old Suwanee Rd, (770) 945-5451PK, K-12 | GA Private Schools
Buford, GA Middle Schools
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Buford Middle School
2700 Robert Bell Parkway, (770) 904-3690
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Lanier Middle School
918 Buford Highway, (770) 945-8419
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Glenn C. Jones Middle School
3575 Ridge Road, (770) 904-5450
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Geneva Christian Academy
1420 Rock Springs Rd, (770) 614-00667-11 | GA Private Schools
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Old Suwanee Christian School
4118 Old Suwanee Rd, (770) 945-5451PK, K-12 | GA Private Schools
Buford, GA High Schools
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Buford High School
2750 Sawnee Avenue, (770) 945-50359-12 | Buford City School District
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Geneva Christian Academy
1420 Rock Springs Rd, (770) 614-00667-11 | GA Private Schools
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Old Suwanee Christian School
4118 Old Suwanee Rd, (770) 945-5451PK, K-12 | GA Private Schools








