The choice of neighborhood is an increasingly important factor in the home buying process.

Your lifestyle is as important as the ideal features that you are looking for in a prospective home, making it essential to not only have the details of a potential new home, but also the neighborhood in which it is located and where you may eventually live.

Considerations such as local schools, amenities, transportation, traffic, crime rates, weather, and the surrounding community are all key aspects of selecting the ideal home and location for you and your lifestyle. 

Pooler (West Chatham County) Neighborhoods:
by Rhonda Shearouse on January 2012

Although there are several cities that make up West Chatham County including Bloomingdale, Garden City and Port Wentworth, Pooler  is by far the largest.  The city of Pooler  has experienced  a population growth of 167% over the past 10 years.  Significant growth by any standards, but well planned and thoughtout resulting in a much desired community that attracts not only individuals but businesses alike. 

Here are a few New Home communities that you might want to consider. 

Cumberland Point at The Highlands  located just off of I-95 and Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. Homes in this community start in the $140's.  Homesites are a little larger than most neighborhoods this size.  The commuity pool and clubhouse are well worth a look ... read more>

Spring Lake, homes from the low $140's.  A new Neigbhorhood school (pre-k through 8th grade) opened in this community Aug. 2010.  It has been extremely popular with families wanting to send their children to this school.  In fact, it is so popular that enrollment was at capacity the first of operation. Students living in the Spring Lake neighborhood have the convenience of walking to school with their classmates.  To read more about this community, click here.

Forest Lakes at Godley Station, homes from the mid $200's.  This upscale gated community encompases three unique neighborhoods.  One of the most popular neighborhoods, Amberly, combines quality with affordabilty.  To view floor plans and area map, click here.

The Enclave, homes from the mid $200's.  This gated community is located in Berwick Plantation just off of Hwy. 17 in Savannah.  This beautiful neighborhood has just recently come back to life with several new local builders purchasing numerous homesite.  These newly constructed homes are creating a lot interest.  The amenities center is without equal, it features a 35-seat movie theater, fully equipped fitness center and large resort style pool.  To read more and view photos, click here.

Bradley Point South - Just Opened New Phase!  $130's-$200's.  Located off of Hwy. 17 (Coastal Hwy.) between Richmond Hill and Hwy. 204 in Savannah, ideally situated between Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield... read more>

The Villages at Berwick, homes from the mid $150's.  Just off of Hwy. 17 (Coastal Hwy.) this neighborhood offers easy access to major shopping, fine dinning and business centers... read more>

Richmond Hill, Georgia is a thriving bedroom community located in south Bryan County about 20 miles from Savannah.  Popular with military families for its close proximity to Fort Stewart Army Base.  The city has nearly 11,000 residents and has long held the reputation for having a good school system

Summer Hill at Main Street, homes from the low $160's. This neighborhood two important reasons, it's convenient to local schools and it's within easy driving distance to Ft. Stewart.  The best way to describe these lovely homes is that they remind me of a "detached townhome".  They are very roomy and nicely done, take a look at the neighborhood and floor plans (click here).

Dunham Marsh, homes from the low $200's.  This neighborhood takes full advantage of its unique tree lined  and marsh setting.  Neighborhood parks are a key ingredient that allows residents to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle... read more>

 For more information about any of these communities, please contact Rhonda t (912)441-3199 or by e-mail at rshearouse@landmark24.com