Contemporary suburban living with access to Lake Allatoona, Woodstock and Acworth
Located 30 miles from Atlanta, Oak Grove offers proximity to a large fresh lake, historic downtown areas, highly rated schools and contemporary homes. “Oak Grove is between Woodstock and Acworth, which both have nice downtown areas with local businesses and community events. Residents are also close to Lake Allatoona, great schools and medical centers,” says Shawna Merrill, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker and Woodstock local who has served the area for four years. Depending on their position in this sprawling suburban neighborhood of almost 20,000 homes, residents can choose to Acworth or Woodstock to find a concentrated space for events and amenities.
Oak Grove showcases newly developed housing options that are modern and desirable to many.
Lake Allatoona's picturesque water has shimmering turquoise hues that reflect trees and skies.
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New Traditional housing developments
The neighborhood is comprised of planned developments on gridded streets, though there are properties on quieter, forested streets in the northern part of the neighborhood. Homebuyers can find ranches and rustic Cape Cods built in the 1970s and 80s with shaded grass yards for about $350,000. “There are a lot of new developments that tend to bring a lot of new families with young children,” Merrill says. Newly built three-bedroom townhomes in modern designs sell for around $370,000. Single-family New Traditional homes built within the last 10 years usually sit on landscaped lots, priced between $450,000 and $550,000.
Oak Grove boasts newly constructed townhouses throughout the neighborhood.
Oak Grove in Acworth has many enchanting rows of houses, each boasting its own unique style.
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Access pristine Lake Allatoona
The northern edge of Oak Grove borders Lake Allatoona, a popular reservoir with 270 miles of shoreline. Locals and tourists enjoy boating or swimming in the lake’s freshwater or fishing for native species, which are stocked annually. Within the neighborhood, residents can find sandy beaches at Galt’s Ferry Day Use Area and boat launches at Kellogg Creek Boat Ramp and Harbor Town Marina. The marina also has a floating gas island, so boaters can easily refuel on lake days. Residents can enjoy an adventurous staycation along the lake at Payne Campground. The neighborhood also hosts one of the most heavily used athletic parks in Cherokee County. Hobgood Park offers baseball and softball diamonds, batting cages, tennis courts and a playground. Blankets Creek Bike Trails features over 15 miles of volunteer-maintained mountain bike trails for every skill level.
Harbor Boat Marina offers Oak Grove residents a scenic and convenient haven for their boats.
Oak Grove's Lake Allatoona has easy road access via I-75 and SR 92.
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A-minus-rated schools in Cherokee County
Students are zoned to the Cherokee County School District, which is rated as the 10th best school district in the Atlanta area. Kids can begin learning at Sixes Elementary and advance to Freedom Middle. To finish, students can attend Woodstock High. All three schools earn A-minus ratings from Niche. The high school offers career learning pathways for students to begin developing career skills. Pathways include nutrition and food science, computer science, graphic design, communications and cloud computing.
Sixes Elementary School has over 700 students.
Woodstock High School receives an overall grade of A- on Niche.
Freedom Middle School has an overall grade of A- on Niche.
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American dishes in a historic setting at Century House
Large supermarkets, like Walmart and Lidl, stock groceries and household essentials. A collection of retailers can be found at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, located 3 miles east of the neighborhood. To shop at locally owned boutiques and other retailers, residents can head to downtown Acworth or downtown Woodstock. “Both downtown areas have unique, local restaurants and coffee shops. Plus, Woodstock has an open container law that allows people to carry alcoholic drinks as they walk around,” Merrill says. Downtown Woodstock has restaurants like Century House, which serves elevated American dishes in a historic home. The Woodstock Coffee Company offers seasonal iced lattes and breakfast sandwiches. 1885 Grill in Acworth serves seafood and steak.
Oak Grove's downtown has brick-lined streets, antique shops, and diverse local eateries.
Acworth is known for its historic downtown area, which features a variety of businesses.
The city of Acworth was originally established as a stop on the Western and Atlantic Railroad.
Oak Grove residents can meet friends and family for a meal at Century House.
The locally owned Woodstock Coffee Company specializes in roasting craft coffee.
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Shop for the holidays with a cocktail in hand in Woodstock
There are seasonal community events in downtown Woodstock, like a costumed trick-or-treat event with downtown merchants called Ghouls Night Out. Residents can kick off their holiday shopping and drink festive cocktails during the Holiday Sip and Shop. Woodstock also hosts a summer concert series at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater. Historic downtown Acworth hosts the Acworth Art Fest in April, which showcases artists from across the country, as well as food from local vendors. During the holidays, Acworth has visits from Santa and the Light Up Main Golf Cart Parade.
The Park at City Center is located in Woodstock, Georgia.
Residents can head to Downtown Woodstock and window shop the local stores.
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Major interstates route to Atlanta
Sidewalks are rare in this sprawling suburban neighborhood, and there is no public transportation. Residents depend on personal vehicles to drive to work and run errands. Georgia State Route 92 runs through the neighborhood. “Oak Grove residents only need to drive about 10 minutes to merge onto Interstate 75 and Interstate 575,” Merrill says. These interstates take residents 12 miles to Marietta and 30 miles to Atlanta.
Oak Grove, nestled in Cobb County, GA, combines small-town charm with proximity to the city.
Harbor Boat Marina in Oak Grove is a beloved destination where residents dock their boats.
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On average, homes in Oak Grove, Woodstock sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Grove, Woodstock over the last 12 months is $440,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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