Sandy Springs Development Opportunity!!! Calling all experienced developers and builders seeking to build a multi-million dollar estate home or townhomes. This lot offers approximately 3.16 acres of sloping terrain, an assortment of gorgeous mature trees, a working well for land irrigation and 2 pedestrian bridges over the serene stream that runs near the rear of the property. Current zoning is RE-2 which allows for 1 estate home with 25% max lot coverage. Lot frontage is approx. 210ft, lot depth is 621ft and 623ft, rear lot length is 219ft. The property has a ranch home built in 1940 in great condition offering an option to hold and build later. Estate homes in the area have sold for over 7 million and the last new construction town home community sold out this year, from 700s to over 1 million. Wondering where is your next project, you found it! Perfect location and time to develop in Sandy Springs. The City of Sandy Springs has over 950 acres of parks and natural areas with 2 parks in walking distance from this home site. The property is only a bike ride away from the new modern City Springs/Sandy Springs City Hall offering locals and visitors a vibrant place to play. The City Springs offers Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, a programmable City Green area great for concerts and community events, fountains for kids to enjoy and a variety of delicious dining options. Minutes away from excellent public and private schools, dining, retail shopping, Downtown Atlanta and centrally located with direct access to I-285 and 400.
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Office Name: BHHS Georgia Properties
Listing Agent: Renee E. Giles
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Waterfront: Stream
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Lot: Sloped
Lot Size: 3.16 Acres
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Directions: Traveling I-285 East, Exit Roswell Rd, Right on Roswell Rd, immediate right on Northwood Drive, Left On Lake Forrest and home is on the left.
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List Price: $1,595,000
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Lake Forest Elementary School
5920 Sandy Springs Cir
Distance between this listing and this school0.55 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
5
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High Point Elementary School
520 Greenland Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.14 miles
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9
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Heards Ferry Elementary School
6151 Powers Ferry Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.31 miles
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Nearby Schools
6
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Ridgeview Middle School
5340 S Trimble Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.70 miles
Public Charter Grades 6-8
5
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Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
3007 Hermance Dr NE
Distance between this listing and this school3.59 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
7
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Chamblee Middle School
3601 Sexton Woods Dr
Distance between this listing and this school4.39 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
7
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Riverwood International Charter School
5900 Raider Dr
Distance between this listing and this school1.88 miles
Public Charter Grades 9-12
5
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North Springs High School
7447 Roswell Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.61 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
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North Atlanta High School
4111 Northside Pkwy NW
Distance between this listing and this school4.49 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5635 Lake Forrest Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 5635 Lake Forrest Dr property is $1,595,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 5635 Lake Forrest Dr is land located in Atlanta, Georgia, 30342.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 5635 Lake Forrest Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
How much acreage is this property?
The property 5635 Lake Forrest Dr is 3.16 acres.
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This home is located at 5635 Lake Forrest Dr in Atlanta, GA and zip code 30342. This home sits on a 3.16 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 12, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,595,000.
In October 2024 more than 184 listings in Atlanta, GA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 249 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 591 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Atlanta, GA between September 2024 and October 2024 increased by 15.6%. Listings spent 49 days on the market in October 2024, and had a median list price of $421,449 during the same period.
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