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Mount Vernon Woods, a wooded getaway near downtown Sandy Springs
While trees are common in Sandy Springs’ neighborhoods, the maturity of those in Mount Vernon Woods provides a sense of nature just a mile from downtown Sandy Springs. “In other parts around Atlanta, you’ve had so much development where they tear down trees and plant new ones. It’s not the same,” says former resident Jamey Jones, a Realtor with Atlanta Fine Homes and Sotheby’s International Realty. It was love at first sight for resident Matt LaMarsh, a Realtor with Engel & Völkers Atlanta, who first visited the neighborhood with his fiancé for an appointment with their wedding invitation calligrapher. “We were early, so we drove through the neighborhood and fell in love immediately. It feels like you’re in the middle of the north Georgia mountains.” While driving through what LaMarsh describes as private, quiet streets that are walkable to restaurants and city attractions, he says, “I remember telling my soon-to-be wife that we’re going to buy a house in that neighborhood.”
Families appreciate the ample space, mature trees, easy walkability of Mount Vernon Woods’ residential streets.
City Springs in downtown Sandy Springs provides a year-round green space that hosts various events and is loved by residents of Mount Vernon Woods.
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Mount Vernon Woods’ varied home styles have a wide appeal
Mount Vernon Woods is full of 1960s ranch styles, contemporary and transitional dwellings. Many of the neighborhood’s original homes have been remodeled or replaced with more modern designs. “This is not a cookie-cutter neighborhood,” LaMarsh says, noting the diverse architecture includes a live-edge log cabin. On average, homes sell for $1.2 million and stay on the market for 16 days. Older homes range from $600,000 to $800,000 and have up to 2,300 square feet. “They are super affordable for that part of town and being outside of the I-285 perimeter and so close to everything that is Atlanta,” says area Realtor Stacy Booth, an agent with Engel & Völkers Atlanta. Dwellings with updates or add-ons range from $800,000 to $1.5 million. Newer construction residences feature up to 10,000 square feet and range in price from $1.5 million to $2.3 million. The eclectic mixture of housing makes the neighborhood “super appealing to young professionals and families who want a great location with a decent-size home and folks who are retiring and building their dream homes,” LaMarsh says. Mount Vernon Woods’ CAP Index Crime Score is 5 out of 10, slightly above the national average of 4.
Mount Vernon Woods was established in the 1960s, with many original ranch-style homes still standing.
Contemporary builds showcase various styles throughout the Mount Vernon Woods neighborhood.
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Highly rated public schools and a bevy of private options in Sandy Springs
Mount Vernon Woods is part of Fulton County Schools, which earns an A rating on Niche. Students attend Woodland Elementary School, which is A-minus-rated, and Sandy Springs Middle School, rated B-plus. The A-minus-rated North Springs High School has a magnet program with STEAM and creative arts courses, as well as accelerated career and JROTC programs. Georgia also provides school choice, allowing students to attend schools other than those assigned to their home addresses. LaMarsh says about half of the children he knows in the neighborhood attend one of the many private schools within 3 miles. Those options include The Weber School, Cumberland Academy of Georgia, The Mount Vernon School and the Goddard School of Sandy Springs North.
Woodland Elementary receives an overall grade of A- on Niche.
Students and staff love the campus of Sandy Springs Middle School.
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Swimming and tennis at Mount Vernon Woods and an imaginative playground
A playground doubles as an outdoor museum at Abernathy Greenway Park North, a mile away on Abernathy Road. As children explore equipment such as a giant spider-shaped jungle gym or kiln-dried mosaic glass wall, parents can stroll trails and admire the artwork. The neighborhood’s pool and tennis court are available to homeowners association members. Residents can opt into the HOA unless a former property owner joined, in which case the home remains a member in perpetuity.
Children love the brightly colored playground at Abernathy Greenway Park.
Mount Vernon Wood offers HOA members exclusive amenities like a neighborhood pool and playground.
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A booming culinary scene within walking distance from Mount Vernon Woods
Mount Vernon Woods residents can travel the globe at the dinner table without getting in a car. The culinary adventure is less than a mile away on Roswell Road, where about 118 restaurants serve up dishes from around the world. “About 50 of those restaurants are walkable from Mount Vernon Woods,” LaMarsh says. Options include New American cuisine at The Select, casual Italian dining at Baraonda Ristorante, French fare at La Petite Maison and Indian dishes at Bawarchi Biryanis Atlanta. Rumi’s Kitchen is a “local haunt for anyone who knows Atlanta and is probably the best Persian food in Atlanta,” Booth says. The Phipps Plaza and Lennox Square malls are 7 miles away on Georgia 400 with luxury stores including Amiri, Balenciaga, Burberry, and Fendi. For groceries, Trader Joe’s and Publix are a mile away on Roswell Road.
Residents of Mount Vernon Woods can easily visit Roswell Road, home to 100s of diverse restaurants and shops.
You can spend your evening enjoying food, drinks, and live music at The Select in Mount Vernon Woods.
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Getting around Atlanta on two major interstates
The I-285-Highway 400 interchange is 2 miles away, providing Mount Vernon Woods residents easy access to jobs in the northern suburbs or in Atlanta 20 miles to the south. “Two of the four major interstates are a stone’s throw away,” Jones says. “It’s a primo location for couples. Rather than having one person with a horrible commute and one with an easy commute, Sandy Springs is that sweet spot right in the middle.” The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Sandy Springs station is 2 miles away off Mount Vernon Highway, and MARTA bus routes run along Roswell Road. Northside Hospital is 3 miles away on Johnson Ferry Road.
Concerts at City Springs and neighborly gatherings
Mount Vernon Woods residents can walk or bike to the City Springs downtown district, where events at the City Green off Abernathy Road include concerts on a covered stage, Movies by Moonlight and the Sandy Springs Farmer Market on Saturdays from April through November. The communal gathering area features a splash pad, waterfalls and shaded seating. The nearby Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center includes concerts by national acts like Graham Nash, theater performances and the Sparkle Village Christmas light show. Within Mount Vernon Woods, gatherings range from the annual chili cook-off to a pre-trick-or-treating event with a bounce house and pizza. On Wine Down Wednesdays, women gather for conversation and drinks.
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Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
37 min drive
Bus
Mt Vernon HWY NE & Hunting Creek Rd NE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mount Vernon Woods
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mount Vernon Woods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Vernon Woods, Sandy Springs sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Vernon Woods, Sandy Springs over the last 12 months is $285,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
244
Median Age
52
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$163,636
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$181,345
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.5%
College Graduates
77.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
22/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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