Dawsonville may be known as the birthplace of stock car racing and home to NASCAR Champions Bill Elliott and his son Chase Elliott, but residents often seek the town out so that they can spend less time in their cars.
“People seem to move here to get out of the congestion of the surrounding areas,” says Anna Stradley, a Realtor with Landmark Realty Associates, Inc. and longtime resident of Dawsonville. “It offers a variety of different types of properties. You have lake access, mountain views and close to hiking trails, or you have communities close to GA-400, and they have amenities like pools and stuff like that. It is versatile in all areas.”
Homes in Dawsonville range from traditional, to farmhouse style and brick ranchers.
A little car history in Dawsonville, GA.
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Orderly subdivisions on quiet streets
The town of Dawsonville mostly consists of subdivisions tucked away in pockets of streets characterized by walkable sidewalks, ample streetlights, and little to no through traffic. Some neighborhoods feature new, homes with traditional and farmhouse-influenced characteristics homes; others predominantly consist of split- and one-level homes, lined up on neat lots with tasteful landscaping. Further from the town center, there are grand properties with mountain views on multi-acre lots that sell for close to $1 million. Most four-bedroom homes in Dawsonville sell for between $380,000 and $430,000.
Dawsonville offers spacious yards, lots of greenery and mountain vista views.
Homes in this subdivision in Dawsonville feature the farmhouse style.
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Dawson County Schools get high grades
The Dawson County School District, which has been given a B score on Niche, serves the town. Children attend Robinson Elementary School, which has a B rating from Niche and is ranked the number 4 public middle school in the county. Dawson County Middle has a B+ grade and offers a gifted program for students. Dawson County High School, which has a B-minus rating, features a Performance Arts Academy built in 2016, and a College and Career Academy that was established in 2019.
The Dawson County High School also offers the College and Career Academy on campus.
More than 60 percent of the Dawson County High School's staff holds a master's degree or higher.
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Main Street Park attracts families and pets
The town of Dawsonville includes parks that children, adults, and pets can enjoy. Main Street Park is a popular destination for families, with a large fenced-in playground, more than a mile of paved trails and a 9-hole disc golf course. Picnic pavilions are available to reserve through the town’s city hall and include charcoal grills. Main Street Park also features the city’s dog park, divided into sections for large and small dogs. Glen Wallace City Park is a smaller destination with a playground, pavilion, and basketball courts. For avid hikers, the “Edge of the World” trail near the outskirts of Dawsonville leads to the Edge of the World rapids along the Amicalola River. The trailhead is 6 miles from the heart of Dawsonville.
Main Street Park in Dawsonville is a newly built park featuring a walking path, and playground.
Going on a stroll with mans best friend in Dawsonville, GA.
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Main Street showcases local shopping and dining
The municipal center in Dawsonville hosts several restaurants and shops alongside the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Museum and next to Main Street Park. Residents can pick up their groceries from the Food Lion, browse through a Dollar Tree, or grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants. Kajun Seafood restaurant serves up catfish and shrimp either fried or grilled, while the menu at I Love NY Pizza & Bar features pizza and pasta dishes. On Main Street, the Dawsonville Pool Room offers a retro diner experience, with classics like burgers and fries in a racing-themed space. Main Street also showcases local shops like the Fancy Flea antique store for residents to browse.
Complete your shopping experience in Dawsonville with the Dollar Tree.
The Fancy Flee in Dawsonville, GA.
Big D's BBQ in Dawsonville, GA has all kinds of great eats!
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Racing Hall of Fame tells the story of stock car racing
Dawson County’s racing history runs deep, as the early NASCAR players were born in the region. Residents and visitors alike can learn more about the story of stock car racing at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. The museum includes racing memorabilia and exhibits that tell the stories of Hall of Fame honorees that have impacted racing in Georgia. Every fall, the community comes together for the annual Mountain Moonshine Festival and Car Show to celebrate the history of moonshining during Prohibition and how it led to the birth of NASCAR. Proceeds from the event are donated to the nonprofit Kare For Kids, which then uses the funds to purchase clothes, school supplies and holiday gifts for children in Dawson County. The festival is hosted at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and Main Street Park.
The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame features a rich history and passion for racing.
Cool cars are part of life in Dawsonville, GA.
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1 hour from Atlanta
Dawsonville is a remote area a little more than an hour outside of Atlanta. There are no major highways that run through the town, and the busiest road is Route 53, which serves as the town’s Main Street. There is no transit serving the area, and the nearest transportation hub is in downtown Atlanta about 57 miles away. The closest medical center is the Chestatee Emergent Medical Care, which offers urgent care and preventative care and is located about 4 miles from downtown Dawsonville. Dawsonville’s contribution to the outside world is built on speed, but the living remains slow.
Fishing is a part of life in Dawsonville, GA.
Fly fishing is a common practice in Dawsonville, GA.
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On average, homes in Dawsonville, GA sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Dawsonville, GA over the last 12 months is $449,900, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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