Joan Kaplan, Realtor

04/06/2026

Sometimes real estate requires patience... sometimes it requires a sledgehammer

03/20/2026

Kudos to the talented Oak Grove neighbors who created this! Forwarding this everywhere - I can help with the 'loud' part 🤣

11/13/2024

Completely Renovated, Lakeside HS 4/3.5-- listing live on Thursday 11/14 $849,500
2437 Circlewood: This stunning, completely renovated home, with unparalleled style and comfortable luxury is nestled on a quiet cul de sac in the heart of the tranquil Echo Lake neighborhood. With impeccable attention to every single detail, this sophisticated yet welcoming home artfully offers a seamless transition between outdoor and indoor spaces. The moment you step inside this bright and airy home you are greeted by vaulted ceilings and an abundance of natural light. The large living room and dining area are ideal for entertaining and everyday living and flow easily to a gorgeous, gourmet kitchen
featuring quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, premium stainless appliances and an extended breakfast bar. Adjacent to the kitchen, a mudroom, half bath and laundry area offer convenience and easy access from the two car carport The family room, with its vaulted ceiling and brick fireplace is the ideal space for relaxing with family and friends and French doors lead to an expansive deck, extending the living space outdoors while overlooking your own private backyard sanctuary.

Tucked away down the hall is the serene primary suite which includes a custom closet and a spa inspired bath with a large shower and double vanity. The two large secondary bedrooms feature large closets and ample natural light. A finished terrace level features a bright and sunny rec room, a large bedroom, full bath and ample storage. Two french doors offer easy access to the pretty and very private backyard.

This incredibly special home boasts a new roof, new driveway, new plumbing, electrical and HVAC lines. The home has also been insulated and airsealed by a certified energy efficient company. Award winning public and private schools, parks, playgrounds & pools abound. Very easy access to the new CHOA hospital, Emory/CDC, I-85, shopping, great restaurants, new, multi use path & much more.

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07/12/2024

Hope you'll join me Sunday 2-4pm to check out this beautiful home in the heart of Oak Grove!

06/07/2024

Join me Sunday 2-4pm at this gracious and lovely Oak Grove gem!

04/28/2024

Atlanta Friends - Bird Migration alert for Sunday 4/28 - Tuesday 4/30: You can help protect the birds. An easy way is to reduce nighttime lighting during peak migration times. The “Lights Out Georgia” program encourages homeowners and businesses to turn off lights from midnight to 6 a.m. during peak migration.

03/02/2024

02/14/2024

Start gathering your papers to be shredded! Our real estate team, Marshall Berch Group of Bolst Realty, is hosting our 14th Annual Free Community Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, March2, 2024 between 9:00 am until 11am (or until the two trucks fill up) at Vista Grove Shopping Center, 2836 Lavista Road, Decatur, GA. Documents only please, no binders, folders, clips etc. Papers will be shredded & destroyed by the Eco Shredding trucks on-site while you watch. Maximum of 4 boxes per vehicle please. An opportunity to make donations to Toco Hill Alliance will be provided.

For more information contact Realtor Joan Kaplan, 404 281 4106 or [email protected]

01/30/2024

Hope you'll check out this gorgeous, Oak Grove home at the open house, this Sunday, Feb 4th from 2-4pm!

A truly rare treasure in the heart of Oak Grove, this absolutely stunning eight bedroom, six and two half bath home offers unparalleled style, meticulous attention to detail and versatile space for how we live, work, study and entertain at home today. A gracious stone front porch ushers you in to this elegant and warm home, filled with abundant natural light. A stunning European inspired office/study greets you, adorned with handcrafted beams, judges paneling and built-ins flanking a fireplace with limestone surround. A sizable dining room with extensive crown molding opens to a bright and sunny living room with fireplace and flows to the gorgeous, expansive Chef’s kitchen, featuring a 'heart of the home' center island, ample custom cabinetry, pantry, mud room, flex room/office plus an eat-in area that opens to the family room with fireplace, and leads to the covered porch, immense outdoor living space and the private, fenced and playable backyard. Rounding out the first floor is a serene and spacious primary suite with spa inspired bath and a generous, custom built closet.

Upstairs, five large bedrooms (four en suite) plus a bonus room offer a private refuge from the main living spaces. The expansive terrace level features a custom bar, kitchen and incredible indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces plus two bedrooms, a large bath plus half bath. Spacious three car garage, plenty of parking, a new roof and tons of storage abound in this thoughtfully designed house, creating an incredibly special place to call home. So close to award winning public and private schools, parks and playgrounds including the fun and active Echo Ridge Swimming Pool and Tennis Club just steps away. The friendly and lush green neighborhood is great for joggers, walkers and strollers. Easy access to the new CHOA hospital, I-85, Emory/CDC, shopping, great restaurants, new, multi use path & much more.

Top Selling Realtor and real estate investor specialilzing in the Intown Atlanta area

08/25/2023

Such simple treasures plucked from our yard and transformed into a beautiful birthday bouquet for dear friend --- zinnias have become my new favorite flower, what's yours?

07/14/2023

Join me at this Oak Grove great home on Sunday 2-4pm!!