Named after John Forsyth, Governor of Georgia 1827-1829, Forysth County was founded in the early 1830s. This county is part of the Atlanta Metropolitan area and with a population of over 180,000, drawing in professionals looking for pleasant communities close to Atlanta. To meet this housing demand, many new subdivisions have been developed. Real estate in Forsyth County mainly consists of single family homes, though there's also an attractive selection of townhouses and condos in the area.
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Welcome To Your Lake House! Fantastic Location In Quiet Cove Off 2 Mile Creek. Good Water And Double Slip Dock With Party Deck Is Just Steps Away. Bonus Room Upstairs & Full Unfinished Basement That Is Ready For Your Expansion. Kitchen Has Break...
Beautifully Maintained Home In Adair Park. Fantastic Location! This Swim/tennis Community Is Walking Distance To The Schools, Nature Trails And The New Cumming City Center Being Developed! Adair Park Will Have It's Own Neighborhood Path Leading In...
Welcome To Gated Jamestown...only Blocks Away From Halcyon! Walk To Your Favorite Restaurant Or Shopping.easy Access To Greenway. This Home Offers A Beautiful & Private Courtyard. Main Level Has Beautiful New Floors That Are Extremely Pet & People...
Immaculate 3 Sides Brick Home On Large Cul-de-sac Lot In The Exclusive Gated Reserve @ Old Atlanta. Main Floor Features 2 Story Foyer And Great Room. Newly Refinished Hardwoods Throughout Except Carpeted Bedrooms And Office. Separate Office And Fo...
Hedgewood Built All Brick Home That Has Been Meticulously Well Maintained. Detached 2 Car Garage With Separate Finished Bonus Space For Office, Playroom, Or Storage. Private Courtyard And Garden Between Home And Detached Garage. Large Kitchen That...
Listing Provided Courtesy Of: Ansley Atlanta Real Estate
Nestled In A Quiet Neighborhood, W/a Community Of People That Truly Care About Their Neighbors. This Meticulously Maintained, Highly Customized Home Is Sure To Delight Your Appreciation For Quality. Top Schools, Steps Away From The Greenway And F...
Listing Provided Courtesy Of: Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
This Is The Family Home You Have Been Waiting For In West Forsyth! Huge Home With Master On The Main. This House Sits On A Massive Yard With A Large Driveway With Plenty Of Parking Spaces And Side Entry Garage. Inside Boasts New Paint, Updated Kit...
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Wow! Please Bring Your Buyers Fast! This Meticulously Maintained Traditional Beauty Is Located In The Sought After James Creek Neighborhood! Great Location, Amenities And Schools! This Home Has So Many Special Touches! Home Office/living Room Wi...
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This Beautifully Updated Home Near Lake Lanier Has All The Features Desired In A Home. The Two-story Foyer Entrance Sets The Tone For This Light-filled Home. Updated Kitchen With Granite Countertops And Stainless Steel Appliances With Separate Di...
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Gorgeous Ranch Home With No Hoa Is Just A Stone's Throw Away From Lake Lanier! Take A Leisure Walk To Little Bridge Park Or Meet Up At The Boat Ramp For A Fun Day On The Lake! This Lovely Home Has Been Upgraded With New Interior Paint, New Stove A...
Welcome Home!!! Immaculate Property Completely Renovated Inside And Out In 2013 (including Plumbing)new Lvt Floor On Main Level ,fresh Inside Paint. Beautiful Inviting Front Porch. Open Floor Plan To The Kitchen/ Living / Family Room With An Addit...
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Listing Provided Courtesy Of: Mark Spain Real Estate
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Forsyth County Real Estate
Forsyth County cities and towns, less than 30 miles east of Atlanta, are set within the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, giving the communities a rural, small-town feel with easy access to big-city excitement and amenities. The growth and development of this county has been carefully planned to ensure that the communities in Forsyth County maintain their high quality of life. Many new subdivisions with elegant and spacious houses of all price ranges, from $100,000 to multi-million dollar estates, are found throughout the area, while there are also many high-end properties set within exclusive golf and country club communities. Waterfront property is found within the area, as well as mature neighborhoods, rural estates and affordable condos and townhouses.
If you're looking for an affluent community, browse for property in Forsyth County’s Alpharetta, with a high concentration of luxury homes and exclusive neighborhoods. Buyers looking for waterfront properties and a relaxed, resort inspired lifestyle will be attracted to the city of Cumming, known as the “Gateway to Leisure Living”.
More About Forsyth County
The high quality of life that those who own real estate in Forsyth County enjoy can be attributed to a variety of factors, including excellent selection of recreation, shopping, dining and education within the individual communities.
Recreation
The Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department upkeeps over 15 parks, including the 960 acre Sawnee Mountain Preserve, a popular park for hiking, kayaking and canoeing. Fowler Park includes walking trails, pavilions and playgrounds, as well as sports fields and a skate park. Lake Lanier serves as a popular destination for fishing, boating and water sports. Lake Lanier Islands Resort is also found here and boasts an impressive selection of activities, from golf, to tennis, to canopy tours.
Shopping & Dining
Many of the communities of Forsyth County are complete with charming downtown areas with local shops, services and restaurants. Larger shopping destinations in the area include the outdoor mall The Avenue in Cumming, or the upscale Windward Promenade shopping center in Alpharetta. The Queen of Hearts Antique Mall is also found in Alpharetta, with over 130 dealers showcasing vintage European and American antiques.
Education
Children from homes in Forsyth attend one of the many public schools run by Forsyth County Schools. This district serves close to 36,000 students and has over 35 schools of all levels.
There are almost 20 private schools in this county, with progressive and non-traditional learning approaches designed to allow children of all abilities to prosper in their educational experiences.
If you’re interested in homes for sale in Forysth County, contact Martin Archacki. Martin will be able to provide you with valuable information and guidance that will ensure you find the community and home in Forsyth that matches your specific preferences and meets your needs.