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126 Academy Street; Alpharetta, GA 30009

$1,569,000

Here's the ultimate downtown Alpharetta living opportunity you’ve been waiting for and a front row seat to a place voted most desirable city in the U.S. This property is just minutes to Alpharetta's renown restaurants, breweries, the farmer's market, concerts and festivals. You’ll fall in love with this exquisite and spacious home loaded with over $100K of special features and upgrades, all designed to enhance your everyday life. The most charming double porches welcome you. Upon entering this stunning home, you’ll appreciate the upgraded rich wide-planked LVP flooring and the soaring 10 foot ceilings throughout the main floor. The two spaces located at the front of the home are perfect for elegant dinners and cozy fireside evenings. The study also does double duty with its specially designed built-in cabinet that serves as a tucked away desk/office. Also, the gracious dining room seats at least eight guests with easy access to a built-in butler’s pantry/bar that’s ready for service. The back half of the main floor offers a casual, open space for relaxed living and entertaining. Enjoy a beautiful, well-equipped kitchen with KitchenAid and GE Profile appliances including a double oven. There’s a perfect sunny breakfast area, just the place for enjoying morning coffee – all open to a very spacious and stylish great room, boasting a modern stone fireplace, flanked by stained floating shelving. This main floor is conveniently located steps from the 2-car garage, making unloading groceries a breeze. Complimenting this amazing space you’ll note other custom upgrades like a designer ceiling fan, island pendants, gold-tones hardware, upgraded sink faucet and other lovely light fixtures. And, don’t miss the smartly designed custom pantry and closet. The second floor does not disappoint with four spacious bedrooms, including a sumptuous primary suite complete with a fabulous sitting area and private screened porch. The primary suite features a stunning spa-like bath with simply the best amenities: oversized walk-in shower, dual granite topped vanities, free-standing slipper tub ready to spoil you, and two enormous fully custom designed closets that will simply wow you. There’s no home in this price point that offers a primary suite like this! The lovely secondary bedrooms have access to well-appointed baths, more custom closets and the second story porch with a view of downtown Alpharetta. One more (a third) floor awaits currently used as an inviting den with a full bath that is perfect for movie nights or game day. Another unique feature of this home is the two walk-in storage spaces located on the third level...there’s definitely no lack of storage here! The garage provides even more storage with its motorized lifts plus there’s a epoxy finished floor and wiring for an EV charger. The cu degras is the most enchanting porch and side patio with its lush professional landscaping, fun party lights strung all around, stepping stones and planters brimming with greenery. It’s one heavenly escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. This home offers the ultimate location, just a few minutes’ walk to all of the fun, action and excitement of downtown Alpharetta’s shopping, dining, and popular events like the Brew Moon Festival, Taste of Alpharetta and the Songwriter’s Festival...and so much more! And, the amazing Avalon is within walking distance too. If you’re looking for a home that is located in the middle of it all without compromising comfort and space, you’ve found your new home!
Key Facts
  • Style:
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Status: Active
Schools
  • Elementary School: Manning Oaks
  • Middle School: Hopewell
  • High School: Alpharetta
Bedrooms
  • Beds Total: 4
Bathrooms
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Master Bath Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

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Private & Public Schools Nearby

  • 3 / 5
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    Manning Oaks Elementary School

    405 CUMMING STREET; Alpharetta, GA 30004
    Public PK-5th  |  863 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 384th
  • 5 / 5
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    Hopewell Middle School

    13060 COGBURN ROAD; Alpharetta, GA 30004
    Public 6th-8th  |  1,506 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 51st
  • 5 / 5
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    Alpharetta High School

    3595 WEBB BRIDGE ROAD; Alpharetta, GA 30005
    Public 9th-12th  |  2,233 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 22nd

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Listing information last updated on February 18, 2026