Your Guide to Buying a Home in Canton, GA

Buying a Home in Canton, Georgia

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Canton is located in Cherokee County

Population: 7,709 The city of Canton is the county seat for Cherokee County, located about 40 miles north of Atlanta, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and along the banks of the winding Etowah River. Canton’s population of 7,700 continues to grow as newcomers are attracted to the natural beauty and quality of life of Canton and the northern Cherokee County area.

Homes in the Canton area range from $60,000 to over 1.5 million, offering everything from established neighborhoods to new subdivisions with golf and swim club amenities to elegant southern estates on acreage tracts. Surrounding the Canton area are mostly farms and large tracts of land, creating a picturesque drive in any direction.

Canton blends the best of the old and the new, with a focus on preserving the past and preparing for the future. The 1899 Canton Textile Mill was recently remodeled into loft apartments, and the historical downtown theater was remodeled and offers live theater in a quaint and beautiful setting. The Cherokee Arts Council is located downtown, providing art classes for children and adults, art shows, performing arts, exhibitions, and special events.

The downtown Canton area has seen a major facelift with its “streetscapes” effort, with brick paved sidewalks, old fashioned lampposts, and planted areas. Antique shops, gift shops, locally owned restaurants, and small businesses give downtown Canton a warm, welcoming feel.

Minutes away from the historical downtown area are movie theaters and bustling new shopping centers anchored with large national chains like Wal-Mart, K-mart, Belk’s, Goody’s, Michael’s, Publix, Kroger, Ingles, Staples, Longhorn Steaks, Red Lobster, O’Charley’s, and more. Canton has both the warmth of a small “old town” community, as well as modern options for today’s busy families.

Reinhardt College is located just minutes west of Canton, in the city of Waleska. Reinhardt College has several venues for Arts and Culture: the Funk Heritage Center, the Bennett History Museum, the Fincher Visual Arts Center, and the new Floyd A. and Fay W. Falany Performing Arts Center. Events and exhibits are available to the public.

Quality medical care is available close to home in Canton, at Northside Hospital Cherokee, which is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta. The Canton community hospital offers surgery, emergency, maternity and outpatient services.

The Etowah River meanders through Canton, offering a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, with canoeing and fishing popular river pastimes. City leaders are planning for Canton’s explosive growth with many exciting additions to the city, including a greenway system and park along the Etowah River, a new 700 acre industrial park, a 370 acre reservoir, and new roads to accommodate the growth.

Beautiful 12,000 acre Lake Allatoona is conveniently located just minutes south west of Canton, offering fishing, motor boating, water skiing, sailing, and camping. Adjacent to the lake is a 23,000 acre wildlife management area, home to many types of wildlife, including deer and the endangered bald eagle, which lake visitors will sometimes see flying overhead. Lake Allatoona offers 13 public beaches, 33 boat ramps, and 8 commercial marinas.

Canton is part of the Cherokee County School System, recognized as one of the best school districts in the State of Georgia. Cherokee County students consistently score above state and national averages. The Cherokee County School System places a strong emphasis on differentiation of curriculum and teaching approaches to meet individual student needs. Advanced academic programs are available in elementary, middle, and high school, with advanced placement (college level) courses available at all high schools.

Canton area golf club communities include BridgeMill and Woodmont, which also offer outstanding swim and tennis amenities. 15 minutes from Canton, the Lake Arrowhead community offers a golf course along a gorgeous 500+ acre lake bordered by mountains and forest.

A short drive north of Canton, the Mountains of North Georgia offer a wide range of fun for nature lovers, including camping, nature hikes, white water rafting and access to several lakes and over 13 State Parks. Within an hour drive south of Canton is the City of Atlanta, with its wide array of professional sporting events, theaters, museums, concerts, and cultural events.

Canton, the heart of Cherokee County, offers a close-knit community where newcomers experience both old time southern hospitality and the modern conveniences of today. With its excellent location along Interstate 575, nestled between the city of Atlanta and the mountains of North Georgia, Canton will continue to thrive and be the home for many in the metro area.