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Atlanta Communities: Lawrenceville
Northeast of Atlanta is Lawrenceville, the Gwinnett County seat. The town was created on December 15, 1821 and is called the Crepe Mrytle City for its abundance of these beautiful flowering trees. Lawrenceville was named for naval officer James Lawrence, captain of the Chesapeake, who uttered the famous words, "Don't give up the ship." Downtown Lawrenceville is the center of the town's and Gwinnett County's long and storied history. A charming mix of shops, restaurants and businesses surround the historic Courthouse Square. War memorials are found on the courthouse grounds and the Gwinnett Historical Society is located on the second floor of the courthouse. Built in 1885, the courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Events are held year-round on the Courthouse Square, including Moonlight and Music Concerts, Taste of Gwinnett, Brown Bag Concerts, the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony and art festivals. Neighborhood pubs, sports bars and live music can be found through Lawrenceville. Shopaholics will enjoy a visit to Discover Mills, featuring 200 outlet stores and specialty shops. A children's play area and ESPN Skatepark will keep the kids busy while Mom and Dad shop. Children in Lawrenceville attend award-winning schools that are part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools. Lawrenceville real estate is affordable and diverse. Whether you seek a condominium or townhouse, a modest single-family home or a spacious estate, you're sure to find it. Lawrenceville is a short commute away from Atlanta and provides both small town charm and the best features of the big city.Location & Population
Located in Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville is approx. 28 miles from Atlanta and approx. 34 miles from Hartsfield Airport. The approximate population in Lawrenceville is 18,000.Recreation & Parks
Rhodes Jordan Park is located in Lawrenceville. An outdoor aquatic center, a gymnasium, tennis courts, trails, ball fields, picnic pavilions and playgrounds provide recreation and relaxation for everyone. Collins Hill Park is a 76-acre park with a lake, open spaces and a walking trail. It also has ball fields, courts, playgrounds and an aquatic center. 700-acre Tribble Mill Regional Park is Gwinnett County's largest park.History
Charming, nostalgic Lawrenceville is home to a number of historic sites and buildings. The Lawrenceville town center and the downtown Courthouse Square sit on land purchased in 1821 for $200 by Elisha Winn from John Breedlove. The Gwinnett History Museum is located just off of the Courthouse Square in the Lawrenceville Female Seminary, one of the oldest buildings in Gwinnett County. The Gwinnett History Museum houses exhibits on farm life, textiles, religion, traditional music, and the early history of Gwinnett County. Special events, research assistance, and classes on quilting, spinning, weaving and dulcimer are offered by the Heritage Programming and Preservation Office, also located in the Lawrenceville Female Seminary building. Take a tour of the area's Plantation Houses including the Elisha Winn home and the Lander-Cain House.Schools
Students in Lawrenceville are served by Gwinnett County Public Schools, the largest school system in the state. In fact, the system is the county's largest employer. In addition to 90 elementary, middle and high schools, GCPS maintains technical, special education and alternative schools, as well as Gwinnett Technical College for post-secondary education. Other nearby higher educational options include Georgia Tech University and the University of Georgia.Pricing
Real estate offerings in Lawrenceville consist of single-family detached homes, townhouses and condominiums. Single-family homes are priced from below $100,000 to $6 million and more for large estate properties. Condominiums and townhouses are priced from below $100,000. Single-family homes in Somerset Hills and Village Gate are priced from the low $100,000s, while those in Huntcliff start in the mid-$100,000s. Homes at Turtle Creek are priced from the mid-$200,000s to the low $300,000s. Knollwood Lakes homes start in the mid-$300,000s to $600,000. Many larger homes include luxury amenities such as acreage, river or creek frontage, wooded lots, fireplaces, security features and professional landscaping and are located in gated communities. Sandalwood townhouses and Northdale Condominiums are priced from below $100,000, while Greenfield townhouses are priced from the low $100,000s. Units at the Park at Old Norcross start in the mid-$100,000s and Abbey Hill Park condominiums are priced from the high $100,000s. New construction is available, as are lots and land for custom building.Housing Types
In Lawrenceville, the average home price is $170,000, while prices range from $85,000 to $400,000, Housing types available include Single Family Homes, Residential, Commercial, Lots & Land, Investment Properties, & Town Homes.