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House Hunt: Retiring or Looking For 1st Home? Great Ranch Homes Under $200K

Each week House Hunt features the latest homes for sale in West Cobb, Paulding and Douglas counties.

Ranch-style homes are the most sought out homes on the real estate market today for a variety of reasons. First time buyers and new families appreciate the quality and cost per square foot of the older, well made ranch homes. Retiring Baby Boomers seek the convenience (and safety) of one level living as they age and become less mobile. And, of course, investors prefer ranches for the all of the reasons above.

This week’s featured ranch homes are loaded with custom upgrades and renovations. They range in price from $100,000 for a three-bedroom, 4+ acre property on Mount Vernon Road in Lithia Springs to $199,900 for a gorgeous four-bedroom estate home on Tyree Road in Douglasville.

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RANCH HOMES UNDER $200K:

352 Carriage Lane, Powder Springs  30127. $199,900. Foreclosure. 3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  2,048 Sq Ft.  0.46 Acre Lot. Beautiful home with lots of great features including hardwoods through-out, screened porch and big kitchen,  Fannie Mae Homepath property. Purchase for 3% down. Brokered By A Plus Realty Georgia.

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8199 Tyree Road, Douglasville  30185. $199,900. 4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  3,602 Sq Ft.  Lovely family owned estate home for sale. Beautiful 4 acre setting. Full brick home on finished lower level with in-law suite includes 2nd kitchen, bedroom and full bath. Woodburning fireplace & family room.  Very open & inviting. Enjoy peaceful evenings on the screened-in porch overlooking the back deck. Call for your showing today. Brokered By RE/MAX Unlimited.

481 Muskogee Crossing, Dallas  30132. $198,900. 3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  1,994 Sq Ft. Gorgeous craftsman home centered on +/- 1.3 acres. Professionally landscaped. Private wooded fenced in backyard. Lovely rocking chair front porch and newly built extra large back deck. Seller built nice large pavilion for family gatherings and events. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and SS appliances overlooking family room with fireplace. Beautiful hardwood floors. Many upgrades throughout home. Must see to believe. Brokered By Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors.

4555 Silver Springs Boulevard, Powder Springs  30127. $189,000. Price Reduced. 3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  3,297 Sq Ft.  Amazing ranch with basement in quiet community.  Plenty to do here, hike the Silver Comet Trail, take a stroll in the Village Green, enjoy the clubhouse and pool. This is a home that has everything you need. Open floor plan with stunning hardwood floors, gorgeous stone fireplace in the living room with built-in book shelves. Master Bedroom has a sitting area and the master bath has a custom built walk-in closet. Elegant Kitchen with SS appliances, large island, granite counters, pantry and lots of cabinets. Too much to List - Come see. Brokered By Keller Williams Realty Cityside.

741 Somersby Drive, Dallas  30157. $150,000. 3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  2,205 Sq Ft. Owner Transferred.  Must Short Sale.  Great house in a great neighborhood.  Ranch on a full finished basement.  Huge Lot. Master opens to back deck.  Needs a little work, but very clean. Brokered By Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners.

4675 Old Douglasville Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122. $150,000. 3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms.  Ranch style home on level 1.5 acres. Large screened porch perfect for enjoying the fall weather. Private backyard. Convenient to i-20.  Brokered By Jeff Justice & Co. Realtors.

3440 Arbroath Drive, Douglasville  30135. $120,000. 3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  1,756 Sq Ft. Proven short sale process with high close rate. Average approval within 58 days or less. Listing broker may provide buyer incentive. Lender will pay up to 3% in buyers closing costs. 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home. Pet-free & smoke free environment. Generous living room, kitchen, & dining room with vaulted ceilings. Large master has a sitting area, vaulted ceilings, 2 ceiling fans & walk-in closet. Master bath includes a jetted garden tub, separate shower & double vanity. Front bedroom/office has vaulted ceiling & bay window. Home feature entry foyer with hardwood flooring. Brokered By Duffy Realty of Atlanta.

252 Cotton Mill Drive, Hiram  30141. $150,000. 3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  2,194 Sq Ft.  0.46 Acre Lot.  Beautiful ranch with rocking chair front porch. New floors, recently painted, new front door, fenced approximately 16’x12’ building. Beautiful landscaping in a peaceful neighborhood. Brokered By Maximum One Realty Greater Atlanta.

3842 Wesley Drive, Lithia Springs  30122. $149,900. 3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  1,507 Sq Ft. Four sided brick home in established neighborhood and convenient location.  Must sell.  Make offer. Short sale.  All documents submitted. Bank waiting on your offer!  Brokered By Re/Max Unlimited.

746 N Walton Store Road, Douglasville  30134. $119,900. Price Reduced.  4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms 4 + Acres. Sought after location with room to roam! If a peaceful environment is what you're looking for, you'll love this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with open floor plan and a partial basement. Family room with cozy fireplace and features beautiful wall bookcases, with view to kitchen. Spacious bedrooms. Beautiful Setting. Brokered By Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

4062 Compton Circle, Powder Springs  30127. $110,000. 3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  1,465 Sq Ft. WOW! Check out this well maintained 4-sided brick ranch. Updated kitchen with new cabinets, appliances and counter-tops. Tile floors. Living & dining room combo with hardwood floors. New vanities in bathrooms. Newer 40year architectural shingles, covered deck overlooking private fenced in backyard. 3 storage buildings with garden area. Attached 2 car carport + 1 detached carport. Brokered By Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners.

2751 Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs  30122. $100,000. Price Reduced.  3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  1,730 Sq Ft.  4 + Acres. Lovely rolling piece of land with two septic tanks. One at existing home and 2nd on property. Two outbuildings. House is very liveable or tear down and build your dream home. Home is an estate and is sold as is. Taxes reflect senior discount. Brokered By Keller Williams Realty Cityside.

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