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Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, Georgia, is a city in north Georgia, incorporated in December 2005. It is the affluent
suburb just north of Atlanta and is the eighth-largest city in the state and the third-largest city in the Atlanta metropolitan area. According to the US Census Bureau, the 2008 estimated population was 82,674. Sandy Springs is located in north Fulton County, Georgia, just south of Roswell and west of Dunwoody, and is named for the sandy springs that still exist in the city as a protected historic site. It is the second-largest of the three official cities of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History, In 1851 Wilson Spruill donated five acres (two hectares) of land for the founding of the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church, near the sandy spring for which the city is named. In 1905 the Hammond School was built at Johnson Ferry Road and Mt. Vernon Highway, across the street from the church.After World War II, Sandy Springs experienced a housing boom, bringing new residents and major land development. In the 1960s and 1970s Georgia 400 and Interstate 285 connected Sandy Springs to metro Atlanta.
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Debate over incorporation began in the 1970s when the city of Atlanta attempted to use a state law to force annexation of Sandy Springs. (Buckhead had joined Atlanta in 1952.) The attempt failed when the Supreme Court of Georgia ruled that the law was unconstitutional. In response, the Committee for Sandy Springs was formed in 1975. In every legislative session since 1989, state legislators representing the area introduced a bill in the Georgia General Assembly to authorize a referendum on incorporation. Legislators representing the city of Atlanta and southwestern Fulton County, who feared for the tax revenue that would be lost, blocked the bills using the procedural requirement that all local legislation be approved first by a delegation of representatives from the affected area.
Sandy Springs Named 9th Most Affluent U.S. Community
Sandy Springs has been ranked ninth in Portfolio.com's list of "U.S. Wealth Centers." The Web site surveyed the nation's 420 largest cities using census data from 2008. Sandy Springs ranked ninth overall and second in the southern region with a wealth score of 18.90. Visit Portfolio.com’s interactive report
Neighborhoods/Districts
Downtown Sandy Springs (Hammond),
Although it does not resemble a traditional downtown, the area around Hammond Drive, Roswell Road, and Sandy Springs Circle tends to be thought of as Downtown Sandy Springs. This is also the area surrounding the historic sandy springs that spurred the name of the city. The city is currently taking bids to redevelop the downtown area into a mixed use town center complete with a municipal complex located on the site of the Target store on Sandy Springs Circle. Also, the city is seeking to add more roads to the district so it resembles a more traditional street grid pattern. This area was historically known as Hammond.
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Riverside,
Riverside is the western district of the city, bordering the Chattahoochee River, and forms the western border with Cobb County. It is a very affluent area and is marked by large mansions sitting on large lots on winding, hilly roads. The main road is Riverside Drive, and it is located off the Riverside Drive exit of I-285.
Perimeter Center,
Perimeter Center is a commercial edge city and business district surrounding Perimeter Mall. Although about 40% of Perimeter Center, including the mall, is located in Dunwoody, the western 60%, including most of the area's office towers, are located in Sandy Springs. Pill Hill is located in the Sandy Springs section of Perimeter Center and is the largest medical center in Georgia. It includes Northside Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, and Children's Health Care of Atlanta. Hammond Park is located in this neighborhood, and it is also where the Sandy Springs (MARTA station) and Medical Center (MARTA station) are located.
Dunwoody Panhandle,
This affluent residential area is bounded by Northridge/Roberts Drive to the South, the Chattahoochee River to the north, GA 400 to the west, and the city limits of Dunwoody to the east/south. It also extends to a small border with Gwinnett County. Major roads include Spalding Drive and Dunwoody Club. It is a controversial area for the city, as this area has typically been considered Dunwoody (however, even before Sandy Springs became a city, the panhandle was part of Sandy Springs CDP). Tension mounted when Dunwoody street sign toppers were removed and replaced with Sandy Springs street sign toppers. This area also resisted being within the city limits, with residents stating that they considered themselves Dunwoody. Sandy Springs claimed the area would be marketed as Dunwoody in Sandy Springs, much like Buckhead in Atlanta. This has yet to be seen, and some residents still refer to themselves as living in Dunwoody. It is referred to by most Sandy Springs publications as the Dunwoody panhandle, or simply the panhandle, due to its shape.
North Springs,
North Springs is the large northernmost district of the city, and is generally defined as the area west of GA 400, east of Brandon Mill Road and the Chattahoochee River, and north of Abernathy Road. The main thoroughfare is Roswell Road. North Springs High School, named after the district in which it is located, is off Trowbridge Road. North Springs (MARTA station) serves the district, and happens to be the terminus of the MARTA Northeast-South line.
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Although most of the city is outside the Perimeter, a portion extends inside the perimeter. This is a mostly residential area that merges into Buckhead. The main commercial road is Roswell Road. Peachtree Dunwoody Road is the approximate eastern border, while the Chattahoochee River forms the western border. The southern border is the city of Atlanta. Most of this area is extremely affluent and centers around scenic, mansion-filled single-lane roads such as Northside Drive, Mt. Paran Road, and Powers Ferry Road. This area is in zip code 30327, which is the wealthiest zip code in Georgia and one of the wealthiest in the country, with an average household income of $209,354.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools continue to be operated by the Fulton County School System.
Elementary schools serving sections of Sandy Springs include Dunwoody Springs Charter Elementary School, Heards Ferry Elementary School, High Point Elementary School, Ison Springs Elementary School, Lake Forest Elementary School, Spalding Drive Charter Elementary School, and Woodland Charter Elementary School.
Two middle schools, Sandy Springs Middle School and Ridgeview Middle School, are in and serve Sandy Springs.
Two high schools, North Springs Charter School of Arts and Sciences and Riverwood High School, are in and serve Sandy Springs.
There are private schools located in Sandy Springs. Some of those are:
- Holy Innocents' Episcopal School (preschool through high school)
- Mount Vernon Presbyterian School (preschool through high school)
- Brandon Hall School (4th grade through high school)
- The Doris & Alex Weber School (high school) - Rated Top High School by the Sandy Springs School Association in 2009.
- Greenfield Hebrew Academy (k-8)
- The Epstein School(k-8)
- The Alfred and Adele Davis Academy (k-8)
- St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School (k-8)
Sandy Springs Real Estate
One of the best indicators of a strong real estate market is the average percentage of the asking price when compared to the sell price because this statistic indicates how willing buyers are to pay what sellers are asking. In Sandy Springs, 94% of the homes priced under $500,000 sell at the price advertised and 95% of the homes priced between $500,000 and $2,000,000 sell at the price advertised. This means the real estate market in Sandy Springs is strong and healthy. Opportunities to purchase include undeveloped land, starter homes, single family homes, townhouses, condominiums, Chattahoochee riverfront estates, mansions and retirement communities. Prices range from $70,000 to over $1 million for condominiums and townhouses, and from the high $100,000’s to $3.5 million and higher for large Antebellum and Craftsman style estate properties with scenic riverfront views, swimming pools and hot tubs.
Property Values and Living Expenses
There are not many locations left in America where property values are high and the cost of living is relatively low. In Sandy Springs, the cost of living is 6.81% lower than the U.S. national average while the quality of life is excellent because of the area’s thriving economy, its close proximity to Atlanta, and the wide variety of recreational opportunities that are available. Sandy Springs attracts many families with children because the schools are good and the community is located far enough away from the urban sprawl of Atlanta to retain its intimate and charming appeal. According to the U.S. 2000 Census, there were 14,494 houses and condominiums in Sandy Springs with a median value of $345,200 for owner occupied homes. In 2005, that median value was estimated to have increased to $393,666. The neighborhoods in Sandy Springs tend to be upscale, elegant and refined but it is still possible to find some great deals starting at around $180,000.
Sandy Springs Homes and Architecture
Some of the most opulent homes in Sandy Springs can be found along the banks of the Chattahoochee River where many Antebellum and American Craftsman style mansions featuring riverfront views, boat docks, swimming pools and hot tubs are situated on large estates. Antebellum was a style of architecture that originated prior to the Civil War among wealthy Southern plantation owners. It is exemplified by the palatial plantation home named Tara in the famous movie, Gone with the Wind. Typical Antebellum style homes feature grand supporting columns or pillars along the front side, covered porches at ground level, upstairs exterior balconies, grand staircases and even formal ballrooms. American Craftsman style architecture represented a philosophical reaction to opulent design featuring extensive use of local woods and other natural materials, handcrafted metalwork, and a simpler yet still elegant style with low-pitched gabled roofs, large front porches, and creatively artistic interior designs. Sandy Springs also has many newer condominium and townhouse developments, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom single family homes, and retirement communities. Great deals on homes and properties can be found starting at around $180,000 and moving all the way up to the multi-million dollar range.
Sandy Springs Visitor Guide
Visitors can easily find Sandy Springs because it is located about 15 miles north of Atlanta close to the intersection of Interstate 285 and Route 400. Sandy Springs encompasses a 35 sq. mi. area with 20 miles of shoreline on the Chattahoochee River where people can enjoy trout fishing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, camping, picnicking, or hiking along riverbank trails while observing the native population of blue herons, swans, and visiting Canadian geese. With its park headquarters and visitor center located at 1978 Island Ford Parkway in Sandy Springs, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area provides another 48 miles of public riverfront access for residents and tourists. Inside the park, vendors rent canoes, kayaks, rafts, and tubes for day use on the river and there are many miles of hiking trails, biking trails and even horseback riding trails. In the City of Sandy Springs, 12 public parks containing a total of 260 acres of parkland have also been set aside for recreational use. Two other natural attractions located in close proximity to Sandy Springs are Big Trees Forest Preserve and the Great Park at Morgan Falls.
Residential and commercial property values are increasing in Sandy Springs
Because Sandy Springs is a desirable place to live and the median family income is relatively high ($106,069 per year in 2000 according to the U.S. Census), businesses are thriving and property values are increasing. Sandy Springs’ commercial district contains 1,173 acres of land for office space and 715 acres of land for retail businesses, almost all of which has been developed with a fully operational infrastructure. In 2000, the median value of owner occupied homes in Sandy Springs was $345,200. Available residential properties include condominiums and townhouses priced from $70,000 to over $1 million, single family homes starting around $180,000, and multi-million dollar mansions with scenic riverfront views, swimming pools and hot tubs.
Sandy Springs has Southern residential charm and easy urban access
A unique feature of Sandy Springs is its residential charm and Southern country ambiance intermingled with upscale shopping boutiques, fine restaurants and opportunities for nighttime fun. People who enjoy fine dining are treated to a wide selection of distinctive cuisines in 5,512 restaurants that are located within 15 miles of Sandy Springs. Golf enthusiasts can find 76 public golf courses within 30 miles of Sandy Springs, and movie lovers have 47 different movie theaters to choose from within 15 miles of Sandy Springs. Annual cultural events include the Taste of Sandy Springs food festival and the Green Tour Bicycle Ride, both of which are held in May, a series of free outdoor Concerts by the Springs that are scheduled during the summer, and the Sandy Springs Festival in September. With all these opportunities for recreational fun in Sandy Springs and the close proximity to Atlanta, Sandy Springs residents are able enjoy the best of both worlds; suburban and urban.
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We are also the proud recipients of the 2008 and 2009 Consumers' Choice Award
