An easy assumption to make about a city like Marietta, Georgia is that its homes would be as historic as the town itself. Marietta's rich history stretches back to the antebellum era, with many homes crafted in the plantation style. While most everyone will appreciate the unique charm these Southern dwellings possess, not all wish to live in them (nor can they afford them).

Fortunately, Marietta blends small-town appeal with big-city architecture. If loft living is what you desire but you can't afford the metropolitan price tags that come with it, Marietta is an ideal choice. A Marietta loft will give you the downtown urban living you want in a home, while keeping the quaint shops, downtown square, and beautiful parks that make Marietta one of Georgia's treasures. Visit the Gone with the Wind museum, or take time to see the Civil War battlefields and cemeteries nearby.

Aside from lovely Victorian-style homes and contemporary lofts, Marietta real estate also features upscale new developments, condominiums, and town homes that so many first time-home buyers find attractive. In addition, living in a historic town like Marietta doesn't mean you have to compromise on your amenities. The small touches that make living in a new residence so appealing can be found in Marietta, one of Atlanta's biggest suburbs.

Marietta's property taxes are one of the largest advantages to living in the town, regardless of your income level. In all of metropolitan Atlanta, Marietta remains among the lowest in terms of yearly property taxes. Combined with the city's beautiful landscapes, many attractions, and economical home prices, affordable taxes make Marietta a rich and rewarding town in which to work, play, and live.