Wanted to get your perspective around buying a new construction house in Decatur GA. According to you, what could be the pros and cons? Budget under 500k

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Where in Decatur are you finding new construction under 500k? Do you even live in Atlanta?

I don’t. Saw a listing for that price. Budget aside what’s your take on the area?

Decatur is a good area. Yes, there is desi shopping, but not sure on population living there. Downtown Decatur has great restaurants. $500k for a house in Decatur is fantastic!

Buying a house in a recession is a very very bad idea. Esp in a inflated market like atlanta, dont do it

Prices are not lower yet

How big is the new construction house in Decatur? Must be a 2 bedroom house for that price 🤣

+great schools, safe neighborhood, closer to the city, going through massive development, decent indian population, good indian shopping options (Patel plaza is in Decatur)

-its getting expensive there. Not sure where you are getting a new construction house for 500k. Make sure you check the schools aligned with the house. Some Decatur schools can be not so good. If that's the case, you will be in a bad shape.

If I were you, I'd prefer Decatur over Johns Creek / Alpharetta if it's convenient for your work commute.

Thanks P1. Can you list down the good schools in Decatur? Also, what according to you would be the price range for a new house within those school districts?

Go to schooldigger and look for Decatur schools. Remember- Decatur school system is separate from the DeKalb county schools.

A new construction 4/3 house in good schools area can cost 800k+.

If you look, that’s not new construction. And the schools in those older homes are listed as a 2/10. Yes, if you want to live in Decatur in a lower priced home, it’s doable, but you’ll be sacrificing neighborhood, schools and the new construction you’re looking for.

Best advise is to take a drive around Decatur and see where some of these homes are located to get a sense.

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