Kensington Park neighborhood in Savannah

The Kensington Park neighborhood in the midtown area of Savannah is one of the city’s most popular and convenient communities. Located just south of DeRenne Avenue and between Habersham St. and Waters Avenue the location is quite central.  Both Candler Hospital and Memorial Medical University Hospitals are conveniently located just minutes away.  I-16 is under 5 minutes away and since the Truman Pkwy is just down the street you can be on the southside or downtown historic Savannah in minutes. Most of these older brick homes were built in the 1950s and feature hardwood floors, fireplaces and generous sized lots with mature landscaping. Prices typically range between the mid 100s to the high 200s depending on size and updates.  Kensington Park is a great neighborhood for walking with sidewalks and winding streets. Both the JEA and the YMCA are nearby as well as Bnai Brith Jacob Synagogue.  If you are looking for a convenient yet affordable older home with a central Savannah location then Kensington Park is a Savannah neighborhood well worth considering. I would be happy to email you all homes that are currently listing in Kensington Park as well as any other community and to help you with any of your real estate needs.  

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Parkside neighborhood in Savannah, Georgia

Parkside Neighborhood at Daffin Park in Savannah Georgia

The Parkside neighborhood, literally named because the community borders Daffin Park along Washington Avenue, one of the most beautiful and desirable streets in Savannah with majestic oak trees draped with Spanish moss. The Parkside area runs west to east from Waters Avenue to Bee Road and from Washington Avenue to around 52nd St from north to south.

 You’ll find a variety of early to mid 20th century homes including Arts and Crafts style bungalows and 1950s brick. Home prices currently range from about the low to high 100s depending on the size, modern upgrades and of course the proximity to the park.

Savannah is fortunate to have some really great parks.  In the downtown Victorian District Forsyth Park is the place to be but if you live in Ardsley Park, Baldwin Park, Gordonstonor the Parkside neighborhoods then you’ll probably be spending a lot more time in Daffin Park.

Daffin Park is always full of activity but is so large that it rarely seems crowded at about 80 acres. There’s soccer fields, football, baseball, volleyball, a well equipped children’s playground, basketball courts, swimming, fishing, miles of sidewalks for running, a beautiful stocked pond with a lovely gazebo in the center and a fountain. The gazebo can be rented out for parties and most weekends you’ll see families and friends having a cookout or tailgating.

 A really great place to walk dogs, pets are very welcome, on leash of course, however, there are plans to have a true, fenced in, off lease dog park completed in Daffin Park by the end of October, 2011! The center of the park features a grass promenade that runs the length of the park amid huge oaks with limbs stretching out and forming a shaded moss canopy. At the east in of the park is Grayson Stadium, home to our local baseball team, The Savannah Sand Gnats.

If you enjoy spending time outdoors in Savannah’s great weather, taking advantage of what Daffin Park has to offer then you’ll want to check out this great park side community.

For more information just send me an email of give me a call.

Thomas Tolbert

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The Settlement on Wilmington Island in Savannah

  

The Settlement on Savannah’s popular Wilmington Island is one of the newer communities on the islands. Most homes in this community were built between 1990 and 2000. These single and two story brick homes offer a more modern floorplan than many of the older island neighborhoods that were built in the 60s, 70s and 80s.  Prices currently range from the low 200s to high 200s with square footage averaging around 2500 square feet. Lot sizes are quite generous and the trees and landscaping are mature.  A great family neighborhood with winding roads and sidewalks.

Lots of shopping, golf, restaurants and marina nearby and just a short drive to the beach at Tybee Island as well as the downtown Savannah historic district.

For more information and a complete list of all homes currently on the market at The Settlement just give me a call or send me an email.

Thomas Tolbert

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Mercer Place on Whitemarsh Island

 

This hidden jewel of a neighborhood on Savannah’s beautiful Whitemarsh Island is located off beautiful Johnny Mercer Blvd. These high end stucco homes are set among beautiful landscaping and offer modern floorplans and lots of upgrades. Prices typically range from the mid 250s to just over 300,000. A very convenient location near golf, marina, shopping, restaurants, the Island’s YMCA and under 10 minutes from the beach as well as the downtown Savannah historic district.

Lot sizes are quite large and most homes averaging around 2500 square feet and some larger.

For more information and a complete list of all homes currently on the market at Mercer Place just give me a call or send me an email.

Thomas Tolbert

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Savannah New Homes

Would you like to live in a brand new home?  Be the first family to live there…..even pick out your carpet, tile and hardwood flooring, choose your cabinets, counters, decide whether you want brick, siding, stucco, stone and on and on?

If that’s the case buying a new home in Savannah may be for you.  Building from the ground up may take 4 to 6 months from start to finish but new home communities usually have homes in different floor plans at various stages of completion.  Even if you are looking to move into a new home in just a month or two, often you can still choose many of these custom features in plenty of time.

Savannah has a wide variety of new homes throughout Chatham county and in every price range.

Just to name a few……

• Berwick Plantation
• The Villages at Berwick
• Chapel Park at Berwick
• The Enclave
• Legacy Square
• Stonebridge
• The Lakes at Cottonvale
• Savannah Quarters
• Sweetwater Station
• Bradley Point South
• Canebrake Village

Give me a call or send me an email and I would be happy to email you some new construction homes to to look through.

Remember, when you walk into a new homes community the on site agent represents the seller so make sure you have an agent with you on your first visit to the community. As an agent who is experienced in new home sales I can help you to negotiate the best price and upgrades for your money and look out for YOUR best interests…. not the seller’s.

Keep in mind, there is a lot to consider when purchasing a new home.  How long will they still be building in the community?  Is there a possibility that you may need to relocated before the community has finished construction?  If so, will I be able to compete with the builder’s prices if I have to offer mine for sale?  These are questions that a knowledgeable agent can discuss with you.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Thomas Tolbert

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Savannah Condos

Buying a condo is just like buying any other home, right?  Well, yes and no.

There’s a lot of things to think about when buying a condo like,

• Condo association rules and bylaws,
• What’s included in the dues? Water, trash pickup, fire dept dues, insurance, etc.
• Is there any ongoing litigation in the community, what if I decide to move and need to rent it out.
• Which communities are best for a “lock and leave” vacation home?
• Is the community FHA approved?
• Can I get an FHA or VA loan?
• Lending on condos can be more difficult than single family homes.  Who are the best lenders to help?
• Any great deals on foreclosures?

The list goes on and on…..

As the premier condo specialist in Savannah I can guide you through the process, help you decide which properties are best for your needs and one of the most important things of course….help you to Negotiate the best price!

Historic Savannah, Whitemarsh and Wilmington Islands, the beach at Tybee Island and throughout the greater Savannah area there are a wide variety of choices in condo and townhome living.

Let me help you with my vast knowledge and expertise in the condo and townhome market.You need an experienced buyer’s agent on your side!

Give me a call or send me an email….. I am here to help!

Thomas Tolbert

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Wilmington Island condos at Bull River Yacht Club

On Savannah, Georgia’s beautiful Wilmington Island, Bull River Yacht Club condos offers some of the best waterfront island  condo living around. These luxury condos offer some of the best views around, including marshes, marina, river and out to the Atlantic Ocean to Tybee Island and Hilton Head! Dock your boat at the marina and in under 15 minutes you can be in the Atlantic ocean.  Just a short drive to Tybee Island at about 10 minutes and Savannah’s historic district is less than 15 minutes away so the location is ideal.

The four elevators allow owners and guests a private entrance to the door of the condo and there is garaged parking as well as an adjacent parking lot. This building offers state of the art security and a rooftop pool and gazebos with a panoramic view of Savannah and the islands.

Most units are three bedroom and three full baths with square footage up to around 2500 square feet of luxury. Current home prices vary from around 424,000 to 899,000.

Please let me know if you would like more information on the exceptional condominium property and I would be happy to email you the current listings of available condos at Bull River Yacht Club.

There are lots of other great alternatives for condo living on the islands and in all price ranges so just let me know what you are looking for and a price range that is comfortable and I will be happy to send you what is available!

Thomas Tolbert

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Berwick Plantation Legacy Square neighborhood

 Inside the popular Savannah community of Berwick Plantation, the Legacy Square neighborhood is a newer residential neighborhood of homes built in the past few years and still being built. Current listings offer a variety of sizes and price ranges.  Great for families, amenities include tennis, swimming and a children’s playground.

Legacy Square is a very attractive neighborhood with lots of sidewalks for walking and beautiful landscaping. Many homes are loaded with upgrades including high ceilings, hardwood floors, solid surface counters and large master suites with luxurious bathrooms.

There’s lots of shopping nearby at the Berwick Plantation shopping center and Legacy Square is just a short drive to midtown and historic Savannah, Georgia as well as Hunter Army Airfield and Memorial and Candler hospitals.

Stonebridge is another great neighborhood in Berwick Plantation to consider.

Also, the gated community of The Enclave.

Thomas Tolbert

Realtor / Sales Associate

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Gordonston homes in Savannah Georgia

 One of Savannah’s most charming older neighborhoods, Gordonston is located on the east side of Savannah.  The newest neighborhood in Savannah to be named to the National Register of Historic Places, Gordonston is definitely worth considering.  Nestled between Skidaway Rd to the south, Pennsylvania Avenue to the east and Gwinnett St. to the north, this subdivision formed in the early 20th century boasts a variety of architecture from Neo-Classical, Colonial Revival to Arts and Crafts style homes. 

 Beautiful overhanging trees draped in spanish moss, manicured lawns, beautiful and unique homes and the Juliet Gordon Low Park make Gordonston one of Savannah Georgia’s  most prized jewels.  Named for the noted Gordon family of Savannah, their most famous family member being the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low.  Quite similar to Ardsley Park in many ways, the smaller subdivision of Gordonston is just a short drive to downtown Savannah and the Islands.

 The east side of Savannah, Ga has seen a lot of expansion in recent years with revitalized shopping centers and major retailers including, Starbucks, Staples, Home Depot and Target, attracting homebuyers and businesses to the area.

Please let me know if I can answer any questions about this beautiful and historic neighborhood or if you would like for me to send you the current listings of available homes in the Gordonston community.

Thomas Tolbert

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Ardsley Park homes

Ardsley Park, one of Savannah’s most popular neighborhoods began around 1910 with the advent of the automobile becoming Savannah’s first suburb. Just a ten minute drive from the downtown Historic District, Ardsley Park – Chatham Crescent was added in 1985 to the Register of Historic Places. The design is similar to that of the Historic District which was planned by Savannah’s founder General James Edward Oglethorpe, laid out on a grid of landscaped parks and squares.

Most of the homes were built in the first half of the 20th century and are a mixture of large two story homes and smaller “bungalows”. Savannah’s first suburb, laid out in 1911, is a mixture of prestigious four and five bedroom mansions and quaint, craftsman style bunglalows situated on tree lined streets. The borders of Ardsley Park seem to be an ongoing debate. Because of the enormous popularity of the neighborhood it’s not uncommon for people to debate what’s “true Ardsley Park” and what’s “Ardsley Park adjacent”. I understand the original boundaries were Victory Drive to the north( originally called Estill Avenue) to 55th St. to the south and Bull St. to the west and Habersham St. to the east but today the eastern boundary is mostly considered to be all the way to Waters Ave.

Ardsley Park has become one of the city’s hottest neighborhoods and real estate prices typically range from about 250,000 to $350,000 for to up to a million and beyond for very large homes. Located about 10 minutes from both the southside business areas and the downtown Historic District helps make Ardsley Park a convenient neighborhood. Only a 20 minute drive to Wilmington and Whitemarsh Islands and a 30 minute trip to the beach. At the edge of Ardsley Park you’ll find one of Savannah’s largest and most popular parks, Daffin Park.

Ardsley Park is a true walking neighborhood with sidewalks, lush lawns with mature trees and scattered with beautiful parks. For many Savannah residents Ardsley Park is the only place they would call home! If you have an appreciation for older homes with lots of character then Ardsley Park is a neighborhood you’ll want to explore.

Savannah, Georgia was named one of America’s prettiest towns.

Thomas Tolbert

Realtor / Sales Associate

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