Homes like 424 Florida Avenue are quickly becoming a rarity in Atlanta. Two-thousand-plus square feet in the trendy intersection of EAV and Ormewood is enough to raise some eyebrows. Peak modularity provides near-limitless options for family/work balance, making this a house that can solidly be “grown into” for the long run. A 30-second drive gets you to Memorial and I-20 (you’re just a block off Moreland), so as far as Atlanta commutes are concerned, we’re talking holy grail, here. Throw in a turnkey-qualifying, head-to-toe freshening — at a price tag that’s still under 500K — and we’re off to the races.  Fans of quintessential Southern construction are gonna get a kick out of 424 Florida. Elevated Shotgun styling has been playfully broken up with a practical half-bath separating the living and dining areas in the front of the property. The latter opens into the earthen tile-clad kitchen: white cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and oodles of counter space solidly establish this room as a bona-fide gathering space.  The long central corridor that connects the rest of the home establishes separation. On the right, two bedrooms share one full bath — a great setup for a pair of siblings who are still going to be living at home for a while. At the end of the hall, a room that’s likely going to find its newest incarnation as an office-meets-study-meets-library; it connects to the back porch, so feel free to match this space to your own lifestyle. 

Opposite the hall, the primary suite boasts crazy closet space, as well as a master bath that wisely jumped on the garden tub idea. 

The tour concludes on the back porch. Bright red, and spanning the length of the eastern exposure, this is set to be a natural gathering spot around the Big Green Egg.