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Milton, Georgia Neighborhoods

April 17, 20253 min read

Champions Overlook


Champions Overlook, Milton Ga Community, is a quick drive just north of Atlanta.  This community is sought-after but not always easy to get into as turn-over is very low.
The 26 estate home lots are large with lush mature landscaping. Adjacent to the Trophy Golf Club, some of the executive homes are situated on the golf course, and homes range in price from $600,000 to $1,200,000.  Homes have on average 5 bedrooms and one acre wooded lots. Interiors are finished with details that are truly sophisticated and elegant.

The course has tight fairways and water that comes into play on 14 holes making this course a test for even the best players. Champions Overlook has an active Homeowners Association and homeowners are drawn to the top schools, easy access to shopping, and an abundance of neighborhood activities.

Children who live in Champions Overlook, Milton Ga Community attend award-winning schools:Cogburn Woods Elementary, Hopewell Middle and Milton High School.

Milton, Georgia is a city in North Fulton County, Georgia. Incorporated on December 1, 2006, it was created out of the entire unincorporated northwestern part of northern Fulton County. It is a highly affluent community and home to many equestrian estates.

Search for your new home in Champions Overlook, Milton Ga Community HERE.

Crooked Creek


Crooked Creek is one of Milton, Georgia's largest communities complete with Swim, Tennis, and Golf. The community is organized around the Alpharetta Athletic Club of North Fulton County.  This community of over 600 stunning custom homes on over 500 wooded acres is a great place for families and those who especially love tennis and golf.  Crooked Creek offers access to the highest-rated schools (both public and private) in the Atlanta metro area. Children who live in Crooked Creek will attend the following public schools: Elementary:Cogburn Woods; Middle: Hopewell; High: Cambridge.

Neighborhood amenities include 6000 square foot community clubhouse, basketball court, playground, 11 lighted tennis courts, junior Olympic swimming pool, and separate kids pool/waterpark area with many splash features and a 140-foot water slide.

The private Alpharetta Athletic Club East Golf Course features an 18 hole Michael Riley championship design that has been the center of the Crooked Creek community for over 14 years.  Known as one of Atlanta’s best golf courses, the Alpharetta Athletic Club Course also offers a practice range and learning center.

The Golf Clubhouse provides a 28,000 square-foot full-service facility with a restaurant and fully stocked pro shop. The clubhouse is also available for special events and corporate outings.

Located in prestigious North Fulton County, Crooked Creek is minutes away from downtown Alpharetta, as well as Verizon Amphitheater at Encore Park, Northpoint Mall, and The Collection at Forsyth, many different parks, athletics facilities, and Georgia Highway 400.

Start your search for a Crooked Creek home HERE today!  

Triple Crown

Triple Crown is a family-friendly community located in Milton, Georgia.  It consists of approximately 250 custom homes on lots of one acre or more. Home prices range from $800,000 to $1,200,000. Triple Crown amenities include swim and tennis, a four-acre lake with a dock, a walking trail, a two-acre park, and a large clubhouse with a kitchen, great room, and a meeting room. The community is on some of the most beautiful lands of all North Georgia and is known as  “ Horse Country.” Children will attend highly sought-after schools like Summit Hill Elementary, Northwestern Middle, and Milton High School.

Start your Triple Crown home search HERE

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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