Mableton Georgia's Cinderella Story
Republished from 2016 and still so relevant to the how Mableton is bouncing back and getting a facelift via real estate.
Mableton is no longer a step-sister of Smyrna or Vinings, her formally more prized sisters on Atlanta's west side.. She has received her glass slipper over and over as the new crop of hipsters and suburban elites discover her amazing values.
Unexpected home values can be found in Mableton as the market begins to make a another shift towards affordability in the continued march towards recovery after the debacle of the Great Recession of 2008. Homes like the one on 521 Fontaine Road, right off East West Connector are one of those rare homes on the market that would never be as affordable in Buckhead as it is in Mableton. With nearly a one acre lot and fully built with all brick construction, homes like this one would fetch a price of just under a million in Smyrna or Vinings but in Mableton this home would be around $675,000.
Smyrna-Vinings as the area is affectionately called and known for its great appeal has priced and chased out a number of its residents who seek more affordable areas that offer comparable homes for much less. With the proximity to Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Vinings and the New Suntrust Stadium, Mableton is sure coming up roses with abundant value like never before. The home located at 122 Douglas Drive in Mableton with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths set in a renovated mid-century all brick ranch can fetch as much at $220,000 compared to Smyrna for the same home at $280,000 and in Vinings for as much as $430,000 dollars. When you think about the distance from Smyrna and Vinings the average buyer would save at least $60,000 dollars for choosing to live only 3 miles to the West or $20,000 per mile in savings to buy in Mableton vs Smyrna-Vinings. It does not only save dollars it makes "cents" to consider Mableton as a suitable choice for home buying.
Another property located at 6205 Carriage Gate Lane inside a gated John Wieland community at $265,000 with 3 bedroom and 3.5 baths featuring a community pool, clubhouse and tennis courts right at Atlanta's and Smyrna-Vinings backdoor offers the most value and savings when it comes to location and amenities in Mableton versus Smyrna-Vinings. Two blocks away the values would climb exponentially with all things being the same. When considering a move it pays to do more research in areas you would not normally consider and reap the savings and the benefits of lower taxes, less of a commute and congestion in a town like Mableton.
Some would ask," What about the schools?" With such an amazing value in homes, more and more discerning buyers are discovering the truth in how good the schools actually area in Mableton. All county schools in Cobb County have access to the same exact curriculum. That goes for county schools in Smyrna, Mableton, Vinings, Kennesaw, Acworth, Austell and Powder Springs. There also outstanding private schools in the area for parents who desire an option for their family as well. Don't be fooled by the chatter you may see or hear. Mableton's status as the new Cinderella in the Atlanta metro is true. When the train for real estate appreciation takes off in Mableton, many doubters will be left behind.