Alpharetta, Georgia is a prosperous suburb of Metro-Atlanta and is located in northern Fulton County. The history of Alpharetta, Georgia dates back to the 1830’s. On December 11, 1858, the city of Alpharetta was founded. Alpharetta is one of the fastest growing communities in the South. Its environment is ideal for families, enjoying an outdoor lifestyle and is known for its thriving businesses.

Alpharetta’s population continues to grow and according to the 2010 census, Alpharetta is the 6th fastest growing city in America with a population of 57,551.

Alpharetta is just 29 miles from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, approximately a short 30 minute drive, Alpharetta is an amazing place for commuters to reside. Alpharetta has been awarded several accolades over the last few years including being featured by Forbes Magazine as “America’s Best Place to Move” in 2009, and the “7th Most Friendliest City in the Nation”.

Amenities within Alpharetta are never ending! Recently the Avalon opened off of exit 10 on Highway 400. The Avalon is an 86 acre outdoor shopping mall that features high-end shops including GAP, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, Janie and Jack, Kendra Scott, Orvis, Whole Foods, and many more shops and restaurants. Discover Historic Downtown Alpharetta off of Main Street for unique shops, quaint boutiques and fine dining. North Point Mall is a premier shopping mall and home to more than 100 major retailers, including the only American Girl Boutique and Bistro in Georgia, an innovative LEGO store, along with Macy’s, Von Maur and Dillard’s. Windward Parkway features wonderful fine dining along with several shopping centers.

Outdoor lovers will enjoy Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway, an 8 mile long, 12-foot wide concrete pathway that stretches from Windward Parkway to Mansell Road. The Big Creek Greenway meanders through the deciduous woods along Big Creek and offers an ideal setting for walking, jogging, inline roller blading, and biking. Dirt mountain bike trails are located on the east side of the creek 2/5 mile south of Webb Bridge Road.

Alpharetta public schools are part of Fulton County School District which is one Georgia’s oldest and largest school districts. Alpharetta schools have been consistently ranked among the Top Schools in the Nation according to U.S. News, USA Today and GreatSchools.com. Fulton County School District is a school district with 92,604 students. On average, teachers in Fulton County School District have 13 years of experience,

Home prices in Alpharetta are on the rise and the housing market has shown an increase in sales over the last several months. Contact me today to make Alpharetta your new place to call home.