Stone Mountain Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Georgia
Stone Mountain is a place of wonder and awe and rightfully so as it is home to the world’s largest mass of exposed granite and the world’s largest relief carving. Located 16 miles east of Atlanta, Stone Mountain is part of DeKalb County, which includes nine distinct cities. DeKalb has a population of more than 600,000 people and Stone Mountain accounts for little more than 7,000 of the county’s residents, although nearly 50,000 live in the area. Many of the residents live in small communities like Pine Lake, a town of some 800 made up of musicians, writers, painters, sculptors and creative thinkers who revel in their city's uniqueness and diversity.
The public school system in DeKalb County is dedicated to preparing students for college, with nearly 70% of its students moving forward to attend 4-year colleges and universities. There are many fine colleges in the area including Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Kennesaw State University and Spelman College. Atlanta is home to several restaurants, museums, festivals, theaters, music venues, golf courses, amusement parks, sports stadiums and places rich with history and interest. Camping, family events, fishing, golf, hiking and tennis are some of the many things to do in and around the Stone Mountain area.
Stone Mountain Real Estate Info: Prices of Stone Mountain Homes for Sale
The real estate market in Stone Mountain, GA is affordable and offers a variety of property types. Condos in Stone Mountain and DeKalb County townhomes can be found for as little as $120,000 to upwards of $170,000 for newer properties. Most single-family homes in Stone Mountain range from $100,000 to $895,000. Estate homes and ranch properties are usually found within the higher end of the pricing spectrum.
Stone Mountain GA Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $62,571 compared to $57,219 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +9%. For Friday, January 27th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.92%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.46%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.72%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Stone Mountain GA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Stone Mountain, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Stone Mountain to help you find the best home!