Our next “look” at off campus housing options for Georgia Tech students and Georgia Tech Condo Housing takes us to Metropolis Midtown. This building could sort of be called “the one that started it all” with regards to what is now high rise living in Midtown Atlanta. A great building, and another excellent choice for parents and students from Georgia Tech who are looking to make a real estate investment while attending school.

Metropolis Midtown Atlanta

This addition to the Midtown Atlanta skyline arrived in 2002. Metropolis Midtown consists of two towers, separate on the 6th Floor by the pool deck and Club Room. There are some 498 homes, ranging from studio’s to one and two bedroom homes. At the time of construction, this was THE new option in Midtown. You wanted new, you bought at Metropolis. The building has numerous studio floor plans and as a real estate investment, you want to look carefully at what type of condominium floor plan you purchase. Both from a usability standpoint, but also from a resale perspective.

While a studio-type floor plan (a home where there are no walls separating living and sleeping areas) might work for an individual, it can be challenging for two people when there is not a clear division of space. But, Metropolis Midtown still offers one and two bedroom floor plans that are great options for Georgia Tech Condo Housing.

The building features the security system that Novare Group became noted for in their follow up buildings, Spire Midtown and Viewpoint Midtown. Controlled access lobbies, elevators and floor access provide parents and students both the comfort of knowing that not just anyone can enter the building. A 24 hour Concierge is available in the lobby to great guests as well as accept packages and dry cleaning for residents.

The Amenities Deck, located on the 6th Floor features a pool, grilling areas and a separate building which has the Club Room and Fitness Center. This particular design did not include a movie theater which you now find in the newer buildings. However, there are several flat screen TV’s in the club room area.

Metropolis Midtown Atlanta retail includes Taco Mac, Jimmy John’s and the UPS Store. Currently there are a couple vacant spaces with the departure of YES Home, and Silk Restaurant.

This map show the location of Metropolis Midtown Atlanta in relation to the Georgia Tech campus…

Metropolis Midtown Atlanta. A great Georgia Tech Condo Housing option to call home while your student is attending Georgia Tech. And perhaps a future weekend get away for the Georgia Tech Parent once the student(s) has moved on.

If you would like more information about this Midtown Atlanta Condominium community, please contact me!

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Did you miss one of our other posts about Georgia Tech Condo Housing? Here is a current list of posts:

Cornerstone Village

Mid City Lofts

Spire Midtown

Plaza Midtown

Graduation is just around the corner, and the halls, and streets of Georgia Tech will be a bit quieter for a couple months. Of course, many students continue on through the Summer to either get caught up on classes they have missed, or try to shorten their stay at Georgia Tech. But one thing is pretty constant through all of this…Where Is YOUR Georgia Tech Student going to live?

Georgia Tech Condo Housing

I always make the disclaimer, NO, there are not any condominiums located ON the Georgia Tech campus. But living in a condominium is a great option for a student, and a potential investment for BOTH the parent and the student. I’ve reviewed Cornerstone Village
Condominums, and Mid City Loft Condominiums. Now let’s look at Plaza Midtown.

Plaza Midtown was built in 2006 and is a striking building against the Midtown Atlanta skyline with its twin, oval-shaped glass towers. The community has around 400 homes, ranging in size from 1 bedrooms with 761 sq. ft to 2 bedroom homes with up to 1,512 sq ft. These homes offered minimal options in the kitchen, and you will find the same granite and tiled back splash in the kitchen, but different colored cabinetry, depending on the floor the home is located. With the exception of lower floors, most of the views from the generous balconies are breathtaking. Views range from Downtown, overlooking the pool and the Georgia Tech campus to Midtown and north to Buckhead and Kennesaw Mountain!

I concern I often hear when working with parents who are considering Georgia Tech Condo Housing is safety. Plaza Midtown has considered that in its design and safety features. Parking for residential owners is gated and separate from the retail parking area. Access to the building, whether from the street level or in the parking garage is card -access controlled. Elevators are also controlled access and residents can only access the lobby, amenities level, parking garage and their specific floor. An access code is required to visit another floor in the buildings. There is a 24 hour concierge and security also patrols the retail garage and perimeter of the building.

When considering which Georgia Tech Condo Housing option is right for you or your student, you want to consider the amenities the community offers. They might be something you don’t specifically use now, but long-term they can effect your resale value. Never to fear at Plaza Midtown….the
amenities are awesome. The 6th Floor contains a roof top garden and resort style pool…perhaps one of the largest pools of any Midtown Atlanta condo building! There is a sleek, modern clubhouse that
contains the bar, restrooms, pool table and two “living room” areas complete with gas log fireplaces and flat screen TV’s. A complete fitness center is sure to keep anyone in tip-top shape!

The most unique feature of Plaza Midtown is the Publix Urban Market, located on the street level of the building on Spring Street. This grocery is accessed by residents of both towers by elevator, and you never have to step outside. Great for security AND convenience! Additionally, there are numerous restaurants in the building, including Prickly Pear Taqueria, Marlow’s Tavern, J.Christopher’s, Dressed Salads, and Steel Restaurant! You can dine away and never leave the building!

If you or your student need to travel via Hartsfield Jackson International, the Midtown MARTA station is just across the street from Plaza Midtown!

Looking for a great option for Georgia Tech Condo Housing?

You just might have found it at Plaza Midtown.

Contact me to learn about some of the incredible values you can find in this building in today’s market!

As Georgia Tech students and parents plan for their student’s arrival at Georgia Tech , where they will be living is certainly a serious consideration. While on-campus housing and off-campus apartments are options, there is another option for Georgia Tech parents to consider where their student will live. How about making an investment in Georgia Tech Condo Housing.

Georgia Tech Condo Housing

No, Georgia Tech does not have condominiums on campus. But, as parents consider living options for their son or daughter, they might consider a real estate investment and purchase a condo for them to live in while attending school. This could also be a future home for the student with the FHA Kiddie Condo Loan, or maybe even a second home for the parents once their student leaves school.

In my first post, we talked about Cornerstone Village, located at 5th and Peachtree Streets. Now, let’s take a look at Mid City Lofts, THE closest condominium building to the Georgia Tech campus.

Location is key in this Georgia Tech Condo Housing option. Located just across Spring Street from Technology Square, Mid City Lofts is an exceptional building. Offering 24 hour Concierge and secured lobby entrance, this building offers the parent “peach of mind” with a short walk to campus and added security.

Mid City Lofts offers a variety of 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans. This Midtown Atlanta condominium community will be on the higher priced end of your off campus housing options, but the building has some impressive amenities. The community recently renovated all the hallways and elevator foyers on each floor. Then, they took to the Sky Lounge, located on top of the building. The result is a roof-top oasis perfect for relaxing or reading a novel for that report due by next week!2 bedroom homes might also require some slight modifications to make a bedroom more private for the room-mate situation, but that is certainly possible.

Mid City Lofts is JUST across the street from Technology Square, as indicated by the Blue Buildings!

This building is also a short two-block walk from the Publix Market, located at Plaza Midtown, making grocery shopping easy for your student. An Office Depot is just across the street for college supplies. On the opposite side of the building, on West Peachtree, is the Mid City Cafe, a great place to meet both family and friends before a Georgia Tech home football game!

As you consider your Georgia Tech Condo Housing options, why not give me a call to discuss all your Midtown Atlanta options! I’ll be happy to tell you all about what each community has to offer.

As students prepare to finish up the Spring Semester at Georgia Tech, they will be thinking about their housing options for the coming Fall semester. And so will their parents. As I’ve talked before, many Georgia Tech parents will be looking at the housing options, and costs for their son or daughter.

One option might be Georgia Tech Condo Housing. Now first off, let me say, there are no condominiums ON the Georgia Tech Campus. However, there are many Midtown Atlanta condominium communities that are within walking distance of the campus. If you are a Georgia Tech parent, and are looking for housing options for your kids, maybe you ought to think about investing in real estate as well as your child’s higher education.

In the next few posts, I’ll highlight several of the Midtown Atlanta Condominium buildings that are the most convenient to the campus. Today, lets start with the popular and very affordable Cornerstone Village.

Cornerstone Village Condominiums – Midtown Atlanta

This map shows the Georgia Tech Campus to the left. The gold arrow indicates where

Cornerstone Village Condominiums are located in reference to the campus.

Located on Peachtree Street, between 5th and 6th Streets, this Georgia Tech Condo condo housing option is the second closest to campus. (Note 5th Street, which runs right through Technology Square, across the Downtown Connector and into the Main Campus! Convenient indeed!) This community is made up of 4 separate buildings an occupies an entire city block!

The Landmark Building sits on the corner of 5th and Peachtree Streets. Built in the 1940’s as an office building, it was converted to condominiums in 1999 when the Cornerstone Village project began. Homes in this building range from smaller 1 bedroom floor plans to larger 2 bedroom homes. All of them have exposed brick walls and open duct work, giving them a “loft feel.” Most of the 2 bedroom floor plans in this building are not completely closed off from the living space, but this can be done with some minor remodeling.

Next, we have the historic Manor House, located on the corner of 6th and Peachtree. This famed building was designed by the noted architect, Neil Reed, who has designed numerous buildings around Midtown Atlanta. Most all of the homes in this building are 1 bedroom floor plans, but are quite spacious and were nicely upgraded when the building was incorporated into Cornerstone Village in 1999. This building houses the fitness center, a laundry room (from it’s past days as an apartment building) a movie theater and the property management office.

Lastly we have the Gallery Buildings, often called the 100 and 200 Buildings. These newer buildings were new construction between 1999 -2001, and surround the pool and grilling areas. These two buildings offer the most variety of floor plans, from 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom den to full 2 bedroom homes.

A concern I know of any parent is safety, so I will also touch on safety and security of each community I review. As for Cornerstone Village, they do not have a 24-hour Concierge, or actual lobby. Each building does offer a secured entrance with key cards and call boxes. Homes can have individual alarm systems connected for added security. The property, including the garage is well lit. There are minimal cameras for security.

Cornerstone Village offers the parent looking to make a real estate investment in Georgia Tech Condo housing some great opportunities! As of this writing, there are homes available from the low $70,000 range up to $155,000 for a 2 bedroom home!! Purchasing at such prices should (we hope for a real estate rebound) offer an opportunity to see some price appreciation in the years ahead.

One note of caution, and I will note this on every condominium community that I review. Cornerstone Village is currently capped out on rental permits. What does this mean to the parent looking for Georgia Tech Condo Housing? You must be purchasing for your family member to live in the home (again, the great option with the FHA Kiddie Condo Loan) and it can not be rented out. You could certainly add your name to the rental waiting list, but be cautioned…they are often very long in most Midtown Atlanta condo buildings.

You can Search Cornerstone Village Homes for Sale Here!

In my next post, I’ll review MidCity Lofts, THE closest Midtown Atlanta condominium building to the Georgia Tech Campus!