The 10 Best Neighborhoods in Kennesaw, GA (2025 Local’s Guide)

Legacy Park

• Median list price (2025): $599 K 
• Median sale price: $440 K (May 2025)
• Days-on-market: 45 (May 2025)
• HOA: ≈ $650/yr covers 4 pools, 12 tennis courts, 117 acres of green space.

Legacy Park is a resort-style master-planned community made up of 12 micro-subdivisions. Miles of paved trails connect residents to fishing lakes, nature preserves, an amphitheater, and seasonal events like the July 4th party on the green. HOA fees are moderate given the amenity list—one reason homes here appreciate faster than the city average.

Who lives here? Active families and work-from-home parents who value an on-site social calendar.

Marietta Country Club (incl. The Overlook)

• Median list price: $1.1 M 
• Median sale price: $853 K (May 2025) 
• HOA: $2,600–$3,200/yr (includes social membership, pool, 27-hole golf).

Don’t let the name fool you—this gated golf enclave lies firmly in Kennesaw. Estate-level homes (many > 5,000 sq ft) line emerald fairways with Kennesaw Mountain as a backdrop. The adjacent Overlook at Marietta Country Club pushes luxury even higher, averaging $1.23 M list prices with 5,500-sq-ft builds and panoramic tee-box views.

Ideal for: Executives, golf devotees, and buyers seeking country-club networking.

Barrett Green

• Median sale price: $660 K (Apr 2025) 
• Price trend: -3.6 % YoY (buyers regain leverage).

Center-hall traditionals with brick façades, lake-front lots, and wide lawns define Barrett Green. Residents share a Jr. Olympic pool, playground, clubhouse, and two fishing lakes. Despite a slight price dip in 2025, long-term appreciation remains healthy thanks to its proximity to Barrett Parkway shopping.

Park View at Barrett Green

• Median list range: mid-$500 K
• Avg. price/sq ft: $185 

This spin-off subdivision flanks Barrett Lake and features stone/cedar exteriors plus side-entry garages. Its tree-lined entrance and pocket parks give a “tucked away” feel despite being 8 minutes from I-75.

Summerbrooke

• Median list price: $488 K (range $480–$495 K) 
• HOA: ≈ $425/yr (pool, tennis, playground).

With split-level and traditional two-story homes from the late-90s, Summerbrooke hits the sweet spot for first-time buyers who need space without breaking $500 K. Quick access to I-75, KSU, and Town Center Mall makes commuting and errands simple.

Ridenour

• Median list price: $349.9 K (townhomes) – $975 K (custom homes)

Craftsman cottages mingle with brick-front townhomes in this New Urbanist-style community hugging Barrett Parkway. A village green, grocery outparcel, and coffee shop sit at its entrance, offering true walk-to-retail convenience—rare in suburban Cobb.

Pinetree Country Club

• Median list price: $544.7 K 
• Price range: $250 K condos → $875 K single-family estates.

Home to Kennesaw State’s men’s golf team, Pinetree offers a tight, tree-lined layout plus a clubhouse, pool, and brand-new pickleball courts (added 2024). Housing spans 1970s ranches to 2020s infills, giving retirees and move-up buyers equal footing.

Duvall Court

• Median list price: $450 K (range $425–$475 K) 
• Avg. DOM: 18 days (fastest on this list).

Built 2017-2020, Duvall Court serves buyers hunting newer construction under $500 K. Craftsman elevations, open-concept floor plans, and energy-efficient features drive demand. Cul-de-sac streets minimize traffic—great for kids on scooters.

Arden Lake

• Active list range: $450 K – $540 K
• Median sale price: $360 K (2024) 

Expect mature hardwoods, 1980s-era colonials, and private docks on a 13-acre spring-fed lake. Low HOA dues (~$300/yr) cover the dam, trail upkeep, and seasonal fishing tournaments. Residents praise its quiet, nature-forward vibe—and Cherokee Schools are just across the county line.

The Overlook at Marietta Country Club

• Avg. list price: $1.23 M

• Sq ft avg: 5,523 sq ft 

Set on elevated ridges overlooking the championship course, “The Overlook” features four-sided brick and stone estates, many with salt-water pools and basement theaters. Golf cart paths link directly to the country-club facilities. HOA fees (~$3,100/yr) feel small next to six-figure membership lots elsewhere in metro ATL.