CambridgeJohns Creek, Georgia · 30005
A 1990s John Wieland swim-and-tennis neighborhood a short drive from the new Medley town center: a guide for neighbors and future neighbors.
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Pools, Courts and a Clubhouse at the Heart of It All
Turn off Sargent Road into Cambridge and the first thing you notice is the clubhouse: red brick, white cupola, a flag out front and a playground under the trees. It is the center of a neighborhood of about 369 homes, built by John Wieland Homes and known for its swim and tennis life.
Step back out to the main roads and you are minutes from Emory Johns Creek Hospital, the Johns Creek Town Center and, starting this month, Medley, the city's new $560 million town center development.
If you already live here, this guide is a love letter with some local history, a few hidden gems and a calendar worth keeping.
If you are thinking about a move, from elsewhere in metro Atlanta or from out of state, it's an honest look at daily life, prices, schools and the things you should check before you fall for a cul-de-sac lot.
SourcesCambridge Community Association · 720 Brafferton Way listing · MatchTime · 400 Overhill Bend listing · 605 Williston Way listing
From river crossroads to a city of its own
A Little History
Cambridge is a 1990s neighborhood, but the land around it has a much longer story. A few dates tell it.
- 1803
The Rogers family
Pioneer John Rogers built his home on what is now Bell Road in 1803, and it still stands, restored by its current owners. His wife, Sarah Cordery, was half Cherokee. The creek that gave the city its name was named for their son, Johnson K. Rogers.
- 1820s
Cherokee land
In the 1820s the land beyond the Chattahoochee was Cherokee territory. After gold was discovered in North Georgia, the Cherokee were forced out along the Trail of Tears. Only a few families, including the Rogers family, remained.
- 1981
Technology Park/Johns Creek
A group of Georgia Tech graduates bought about 1,700 acres of farmland and woods near McGinnis Ferry and Medlock Bridge Roads for a high-tech office park. Spotting tiny Johns Creek on an old map, they named it "Technology Park/Johns Creek." The land had been farmland of the Findley family, and the park was developed in the mid-1980s.
- 1990s
Cambridge goes up
John Wieland Homes, an Atlanta builder with a legacy dating to 1970, built Cambridge. Public listing records for homes on six Cambridge streets show build years from 1994 to 1998. The wider area "grew rapidly and lost much of its rural character" during the suburban boom of that decade.
- 2006
A city is born
After the legislature passed House Bill 1321 and voters approved incorporation on July 18, 2006, the City of Johns Creek became official on December 1, 2006.
- 2017
City Hall comes to Tech Park
The city bought an existing office building in Technology Park and renovated it as the new City Hall, now the heart of the Town Center.
- 2026
A big year
The Boardwalk at Town Center was slated for completion this summer. WSB reported the new GA-400 interchange at McGinnis Ferry Road open on June 26, 2026. And Medley holds its grand opening October 28–30.
“This is the first reference to Johns Creek as a place.”
Wikipedia, on the 1981 naming of Technology Park/Johns Creek
SourcesCity of Johns Creek, City Profile · City of Johns Creek, Tech Park · Wikipedia · PulteGroup, Jan 2016 · Georgia MLS, 5885 Millwick Dr · Coldwell Banker, 400 Overhill Bend · Appen Media, Jan 2026 · WSB, Jun 2026 · Medley
Courts, pool and tree-lined streets
Cambridge and Its Neighbors
Drive times below are from the Cambridge clubhouse with no traffic. They come from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate.
Inside Cambridge
Curving streets and cul-de-sacs off two Sargent Road entrances, with the clubhouse, pool and courts near the middle at Millwick Drive and Cambridge Club Approach.
Medley & McGinnis Ferry
The new town center at Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road, about 1.7 miles (around 4 minutes) from the clubhouse via Sargent and McGinnis Ferry.
Town Center & Tech Park
Johns Creek City Hall and The Boardwalk at Town Center, 11360 Lakefield Drive, are about 2.1 miles (6 minutes) away, inside the Technology Park office district.
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
About 0.9 miles (3 minutes) from the clubhouse, and one of Tech Park's best-known neighbors.
Alpharetta & Avalon
Avalon is about 6.2 miles (13 minutes) west, and downtown Alpharetta's City Center about 7.4 miles (15 minutes).
SourcesDistances: OpenStreetMap data via the OSRM router, computed Oct 10, 2026 · City of Johns Creek Parks · Visit Johns Creek
Homes & Prices
Expect single-family homes only, mostly two-story Traditionals built by John Wieland Homes in the mid-to-late 1990s, many with finished daylight or terrace basements. In the recent listings I cite below, homes run from about 2,900 to 4,250 square feet, on lots of about 0.21 to 0.35 acre.
No major portal publishes a market report for Cambridge alone, and with only a handful of sales a year, a neighborhood median would swing on a single closing. So I lead with Redfin and Zillow figures for ZIP 30005 and Johns Creek, then list recent Cambridge sales and listings that you can check yourself on public listing pages.
The market around Cambridge
Recent Cambridge sales and listings
These are examples I could verify on public listing pages, not a complete record of every sale. Statuses and asking prices are as of Oct 10, 2026 and change often.
Read these with care. Asking prices are not sale prices, and a few sales can't tell you the value of any one home. ZIP 30005 also covers much of Alpharetta, so it is context, not a Cambridge figure. Use these numbers as background, not as a valuation.
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SourcesRedfin, 30005 · Redfin, Johns Creek · Zillow, 30005 · Zillow, Johns Creek · Georgia MLS, 5885 Millwick Dr · Georgia MLS, 750 Cambridge Crest Ln · Coldwell Banker, 400 Overhill Bend · Georgia MLS, 605 Williston Way · Georgia MLS, 5785 Millwick Dr · 720 Brafferton Way listing · Cambridge Community Association · all viewed Oct 10, 2026
Summer starts at the pool
Clubhouse, Courts & the HOA
Community life in Cambridge runs through the amenity center at 5950 Millwick Drive.
The clubhouse
About 7,000 square feet, with a meeting room, kitchen, recreation room and fitness center. It has since been renovated and now includes billiards.
Pools & the water slide
A competition-size pool, a tot or wading pool and a large water slide. The neighborhood swim team is the Cambridge Crocs.
Tennis & pickleball
Six lighted tennis courts, with teams in ALTA, USTA and Flex leagues, plus pickleball.
Play & gather
A playground, sand volleyball and year-round social events. Listings and a past neighborhood write-up mention backyard movie nights, a Halloween parade, an Easter egg hunt, a Christmas breakfast and a supper club.
What are the dues?
Ask the HOA about any other fees and for the latest budget before you make an offer.
SourcesCambridge Community Association · ActiveRain (2012) · 715 Brafferton Way · 5885 Millwick Dr · MatchTime (leagues)
The river is ten minutes away
Parks, the River & Hidden Gems
Johns Creek is bounded on the south and east by the Chattahoochee River, and its city parks cover more than 400 acres.
Cauley Creek Park & Rogers Bridge
The city's 203-acre riverside park on Bell Road opened in summer 2023, about 4.6 miles from the clubhouse. Its 3.1-mile (5K) rubberized trail runs past river overlooks and leads across the rebuilt Rogers Bridge pedestrian crossing into Rogers Park in Duluth. There are also 5 pickleball courts, sand volleyball, lighted fields, a cricket pitch and a playground.
The Chattahoochee Greenway (coming)
The city's planned river greenway would add about 4 miles of path. Phase 1 is a 1.1-mile multi-use path from Abbotts Bridge Road to the Cauley Creek 5K trail, mostly on National Park Service land. Phase 2 would follow the river from Cauley Creek to McGinnis Ferry Road. Phase 1 is still in design, and Phase 2 right-of-way purchases are expected in fall 2027, so today the riverside trail to walk is the one at Cauley Creek.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
The federal park covers a 48-mile river corridor in 15 units. The Abbotts Bridge unit is about 4.6 miles (9 minutes) from the clubhouse, and nearby units include McGinnis Ferry, Medlock Bridge and Jones Bridge: places to walk, fish, paddle or simply sit by the water.
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve
46 acres of ravine forest with more than three miles of trails past a creek and rocky shoals, about 8.1 miles away. Look for the historic buildings on the grounds, including the little white Warsaw Church.
Newtown, Ocee & Shakerag
Newtown Park (about 6.7 miles) is home to the Summer Concert Series. Ocee Park (about 4.1 miles) has walking trails, ball fields, tennis and sand volleyball. Shakerag Park is 66 acres at the city's northeastern tip, about 4.6 miles away.
Insider pick
Drive past the 1803 John Rogers house on Bell Road, the home of the family whose son gave Johns Creek its name. It is a private home, so enjoy it from the road.
SourcesCity of Johns Creek Parks · Cauley Creek Park · Chattahoochee Greenway · Appen Media, Apr 2026 · North Atlanta Star · Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy · City Profile
Dinner is a few minutes up the road
Eat, Shop & Linger
Opening this month
Medley, Johns Creek's new town center
Medley is a 43-acre, $560 million mixed-use community at Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road, from Toro Development Company, the team behind Avalon. Phase one brings about 164,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and entertainment, office space, new homes and a 25,000-square-foot Plaza that is planned to host more than 200 events a year. A 150-key hotel is planned for 2028.
The grand opening runs three days, and phase one opens to the public on Thursday, October 29:
- Wed, Oct 28Medley Unveiled, 6–10 p.m. A ticketed preview benefiting the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra.
- Thu, Oct 29Ribbon cutting, 10 a.m., free. Doors open to shoppers right after.
- Fri, Oct 30Party on the Plaza, 6–10 p.m., free and family-friendly. Costumes encouraged.
Names to look for include Trader Joe's, Sephora, Warby Parker, STIR, Shake Shack, Five Daughters Bakery and Summit Coffee. Businesses open on a rolling basis, so check hours before you go. Then on November 27, Merry Medley kicks off the holidays with the opening of the Plaza ice rink (Skate the Plaza runs November through February).
About 1.7 miles, roughly 4 minutes with no traffic, from the Cambridge clubhouse. medleyjohnscreek.com
The Boardwalk at Town Center
A 20-acre park beside City Hall, about 2.1 miles away. The $39 million project includes an outdoor amphitheater, pond overlooks, plazas and trails through wetlands, and it is the home of many city events.
A world of restaurants
Johns Creek already has more than 125 restaurants from more than 25 countries, according to the city's visitors bureau.
Avalon & downtown Alpharetta
For a bigger night out, Avalon is about 6.2 miles (13 minutes) away and downtown Alpharetta's City Center about 7.4 miles (15 minutes).
SourcesMedley, events · Visit Johns Creek, Your Guide to Medley · Visit Johns Creek events · City of Johns Creek Parks · Appen Media · Distances: OpenStreetMap/OSRM
Four seasons of things to do
A Year in Cambridge
City dates below are for 2026. Neighborhood traditions come from listings and a past neighborhood write-up, so check with the HOA for this year's plans.
Winter
The Holly Jolly Block Party lights the city's 40-foot Christmas tree on Dec 4, and Breakfast with Santa at Park Place at Newtown is Dec 12. Skating at Medley's Plaza runs into February, and the city's Lunar New Year celebration was Feb 21 at the Atlanta Athletic Club fields. In Cambridge, look for the neighborhood Christmas breakfast.
Spring
The Daffodil Days Spring Carnival (Mar 28), the Easter Bunny Hop at The Boardwalk (Apr 3) and the International Festival (May 2), one of the area's most popular, all came this spring. The Summer Concert Series begins in March. Closer to home, there is the Cambridge Easter egg hunt.
Summer
Swim team season at the Cambridge pool. Around town: the Juneteenth Celebration at Newtown Park (Jun 20) and the Independence Day Celebration at The Boardwalk (Jul 3).
Fall
Autrey Mill's Spooky Mill is Oct 10, the city's Trunk or Treat is Oct 21, and Medley's grand opening runs Oct 28–30, with the ribbon cutting and public opening on Oct 29. Then comes the Diwali Celebration (Nov 7), the Johns Creek Literary Fair (Nov 14) and Merry Medley (Nov 27). In the neighborhood, the Halloween parade.
Local tip: Expect extra traffic around Medley and McGinnis Ferry Road during opening week.
SourcesAppen Media, "Johns Creek lines up events for 2026," Jan 26, 2026 · Holly Jolly Block Party · International Festival · Lunar New Year · Visit Johns Creek events · Medley events · ActiveRain (2012) · 715 Brafferton Way
Getting Around
GA-400
The classic route is Exit 10 at Old Milton Parkway, then Kimball Bridge, Jones Bridge and Sargent Roads. The new full interchange at McGinnis Ferry Road, reported open on June 26, 2026, gives Cambridge a second way onto GA-400. Express lanes on GA-400 are expected by 2031.
Medlock Bridge Road (GA-141)
Another main route close to Cambridge. The city is planning a continuous 10-foot multi-use trail along SR 141 from the river to McGinnis Ferry Road.
The airport
Hartsfield-Jackson is about 40 miles away, roughly an hour with no traffic. Plan on more at rush hour.
SourcesMatchTime directions · WSB Radio · WSB-TV · Medlock Bridge Road Trail · OpenStreetMap/OSRM
How Cambridge Compares
For context, here are Redfin's median sale prices for the three months ending August 2026 in nearby neighborhoods, ZIP codes and cities (for Cambridge itself, see the recent sales above):
What Cambridge offers: a full amenity center with pools, a slide and courts, 1990s Wieland construction with basements, and a location near Tech Park, the hospital and Medley.
How the neighbors differ: St. Ives Country Club sits at a much higher price point, while Medlock Bridge is the closest match among the Johns Creek neighborhoods Redfin tracks. ZIPs 30097 and 30022 also carry Johns Creek addresses and come in below 30005. Small neighborhoods see few sales each month, so treat their medians as rough guides.
SourcesRedfin, St. Ives CC · Redfin, Medlock Bridge · Redfin, Alpharetta · Redfin, 30005 · Redfin, Johns Creek · Redfin, 30022 · Redfin, 30097 · all viewed Oct 10, 2026
Schools
Fulton County Schools
I checked the Fulton County Schools 2026-27 attendance-zone map at the clubhouse and at points along six Cambridge streets. All of them returned the same three schools:
Findley Oaks Elementary
5880 Findley Chase Drive, about 0.9 miles from the clubhouse. School website
Taylor Road Middle
5150 Taylor Road, about 3.8 miles. School website
Chattahoochee High
5230 Taylor Road, about 3.7 miles. School website
Note the split feeder. Findley Oaks sends students to two middle schools: River Trail (then Northview High) or Taylor Road (then Chattahoochee High). Some older and third-party sources list River Trail and Northview for Cambridge, and recent Georgia MLS listings show Taylor Road and Chattahoochee.
Always confirm school assignment for a specific address with Fulton County Schools' school finder.
SourcesFCS attendance-zone GIS layer · FCS 2026-27 feeder chart · Georgia MLS, 750 Cambridge Crest Ln
Room to play, close to everything
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Pros and Cons of Living in Johns Creek, GA
Every city has trade-offs. Here is a fair look at Johns Creek as a whole, with a source and date for every point.
The pros
Among Georgia's safest cities
SafeWise's 2026 ranking puts Johns Creek No. 7 in Georgia and the largest city on its top-10 list, with 0.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. The city notes U.S. News ranked it the Best Place to Live in the U.S. in 2025.
Parks and the river
The city maintains more than 400 acres of parks. The Chattahoochee forms its south and east borders, with three National Park Service river units inside city limits, and Cauley Creek Park's 3.1-mile trail leads to Rogers Bridge.
A real town center, at last
Medley, opening Oct 29, 2026, is planned as a walkable, day-to-night gathering place with 30+ shops and restaurants and 200+ events a year.
A modest city tax rate
The city's proposed 2026 rate is 3.492 mills, the same as 2025 and down from 3.646 in the two years before. A city homestead exemption takes $15,000 off assessed value.
Established, owner-occupied neighborhoods
80.4% of homes are owner-occupied, and the median household income is $160,093.
A calendar full of cultures
City-run festivals include Lunar New Year, the International Festival, Juneteenth and Diwali.
The cons
A high price of entry
The Census puts the median owner-occupied home value at $629,400, about 1.9 times the national median, and Redfin's median sale price was $699,000 over the last three months (down 5.5% from a year earlier).
No MARTA rail
The Red Line ends at North Springs in Sandy Springs, about 18 miles by road from the Cambridge clubhouse (roughly 30 minutes with no traffic). Most commuters drive: 54.4% drive alone, and 37.8% work from home.
MARTA · Data USA, 2024 · OpenStreetMap/OSRM
Longer-than-average commutes
The mean travel time to work is 30.1 minutes, versus 26.4 nationally.
GA-400 relief is still years out
The McGinnis Ferry interchange opened in June 2026, but GA-400 express lanes aren't expected until 2031.
Spread out, until Medley
The city's own plan says the 1980s Tech Park is so spread out that "most employees still drive to eat lunch or run errands," and calls for a walkable Main Street.
Tax bills still rise with values
Even with an unchanged rate, the city had to advertise 2026 as a 1.70% property tax increase over the rollback rate because values went up. Its own estimate is about $14 more for a $625,000 homestead.
Things Every Buyer Should Know
Dues & fees
Dues are $1,239 a year, covering swim and tennis. Before you make an offer, ask the association, through its TownSq portal or the management company, about any other fees, the budget and reserve study, and any planned special assessments.
Which schools, exactly
Because Findley Oaks is a split feeder and sources disagree, confirm middle and high school for the exact address with Fulton County Schools before you count on a particular school.
"Alpharetta" on the address
Cambridge homes carry an Alpharetta mailing address but sit in the City of Johns Creek. Check which city's services, property taxes and exemptions apply when you budget, and file your homestead exemption with Fulton County after you close.
Homes from the 1990s
The Cambridge listings I checked were built between 1994 and 1998, so many homes are now around 30 years old. Ask about the age of the roof, HVAC, water heater and windows, look at decks and basements closely, and budget for a thorough inspection.
A changing neighborhood edge
Medley's opening, the new McGinnis Ferry interchange and planned GA-400 express lanes will change traffic around Cambridge. Try your commute at rush hour before you buy.
Let’s Find Your Place in Cambridge
Maybe you've lived on Millwick Drive since the 1990s and wonder what your home is worth now, or maybe you're across the country picturing summer mornings at the pool and evenings at Medley. Either way, I'd love to help you get to know Cambridge street by street.
This guide is for general information only. Figures come from the third-party sources cited and dated above, and they can change. Verify all facts, school assignments, HOA dues and rules for any specific property.
My recent listings and sales
A few homes from my recent sales, including one right here in Cambridge. They are shown as examples of my work and are not part of any number in this guide.
Sold750 Cambridge Crest LnCambridge · Johns Creek5 bd · 3 full, 2 half ba · 3,558 sq ftSold for $778,500 · Jun 2026Represented the buyerView on Georgia MLS
Sold800 E Shore DrLake Sovereign · Canton4 bd · 3 full, 1 half ba · 3,393 sq ftSold for $900,000 · Jul 2026Represented the buyerView on Georgia MLS
Sold1325 Greenwood Acres DrCumming4 bd · 2 full, 1 half ba · 1,865 sq ftView this home
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Cambridge, Johns Creek GA Neighborhood Guide | Patty Salerno
A local's guide to Cambridge in Johns Creek, GA 30005: home prices, the clubhouse and HOA, schools, parks, the new Medley, and what to know before you buy.
