Rare opportunity in the growing Lithonia/Stonecrest corridor. Welcome to 5440 Browns Mill Road, a 1.53-acre undeveloped homesite offering the privacy, space, and flexibility today's buyers are looking for. Tucked along Browns Mill Road, this wooded parcel creates the perfect canvas for a custom home, private retreat, or long-term residential vision, subject to zoning, soil, septic, utility, and county approvals. Current listing sources show the property as approximately 1.53 acres / 66,646 square feet. The location gives buyers a strong blend of quiet residential potential and everyday convenience. Enjoy close proximity to the Stonecrest/Lithonia area, with shopping, dining, lodging, and services centered around The Mall at Stonecrest, plus outdoor recreation at nearby Arabia Mountain and connected trail systems. Explore Georgia describes Stonecrest as a lively business area centered around the mall, while Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is recognized for its natural and historic landscape in the Georgia Piedmont. For outdoor lovers, the nearby Arabia Mountain PATH offers more than 23 miles of greenway trail access, connecting area destinations such as Stonecrest Mall, Arabia Mountain Nature Center, Panola Mountain Greenway, South River Trail, and more. Commuters and future homeowners will also appreciate access to employment centers throughout DeKalb and metro Atlanta, including healthcare, education, county government, retail, logistics, and warehouse/distribution opportunities in and around Lithonia, Stonecrest, Decatur, and the I-20 corridor. Whether you are envisioning a custom-built home surrounded by trees, a private estate-style setting, or a land hold in a growing corridor, 5440 Browns Mill Road is full of possibility.
Vacant landProperty Type
1.53 acresLot Size
$32,680Price/Acres
Listed by Timmothy B McCann• Coldwell Banker Realty
Stonecrest, located between I-20 and Panola Mountain State Park, is a suburban and commercial Stonecrest neighborhood with big-box retail corridors and wooded greenways. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around Mall Parkway and Turner Hill Road, where storefront plazas, casual eateries, and service shops line wide boulevards. The Mall at Stonecrest serves as a central gathering spot, while Lithonia Amphitheater brings live performances to nearby evenings. Residential streets feature late-20th-century subdivisions with brick-front homes and cul-de-sacs. Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area adds trailheads, granite outcrops, and seasonal wildflowers to the local landscape. Parks and recreation centers round out a lifestyle shaped by driving routes and outdoor escapes.
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Property details
Interior
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Wooded vegetation
Exterior features
Property contains hardwoods, mixed timber, and pine
Home design
Habitable residence: No
Construction
Timber on property (hardwoods, mixed, pine)
Sale and tax history for 5440 Browns Mill Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7831655
Sep 2, 2026
Listed
$50,000
GAMLS #10838495
Sep 2, 2026
Listed
$50,000
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Rare opportunity in the growing Lithonia/Stonecrest corridor. Welcome to 5440 Browns Mill Road, a 1.53-acre undeveloped homesite offering the privacy, space, and flexibility today's buyers are looking for. Tucked along Browns Mill Road, this wooded parcel creates the perfect canvas for a custom home, private retreat, or long-term residential vision, subject to zoning, soil, septic, utility, and county approvals. Current listing sources show the property as approximately 1.53 acres / 66,646 square feet. The location gives buyers a strong blend of quiet residential potential and everyday convenience. Enjoy close proximity to the Stonecrest/Lithonia area, with shopping, dining, lodging, and services centered around The Mall at Stonecrest, plus outdoor recreation at nearby Arabia Mountain and connected trail systems. Explore Georgia describes Stonecrest as a lively business area centered around the mall, while Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is recognized for its natural and historic landscape in the Georgia Piedmont. For outdoor lovers, the nearby Arabia Mountain PATH offers more than 23 miles of greenway trail access, connecting area destinations such as Stonecrest Mall, Arabia Mountain Nature Center, Panola Mountain Greenway, South River Trail, and more. Commuters and future homeowners will also appreciate access to employment centers throughout DeKalb and metro Atlanta, including healthcare, education, county government, retail, logistics, and warehouse/distribution opportunities in and around Lithonia, Stonecrest, Decatur, and the I-20 corridor. Whether you are envisioning a custom-built home surrounded by trees, a private estate-style setting, or a land hold in a growing corridor, 5440 Browns Mill Road is full of possibility.
GAMLS #10766011
Jul 17, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jul 5, 2026
Price Changed
$55,000
May 26, 2026
Price Changed
$65,000
May 24, 2026
Price Changed
$55,000
May 23, 2026
Price Changed
$60,000
May 15, 2026
Listed
$65,000
GAMLS #10592113
May 12, 2026
Listing Removed
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Apr 14, 2026
Price Changed
$72,000
Jan 7, 2026
Price Changed
$78,000
Nov 3, 2025
Price Changed
$95,000
Sep 29, 2025
Price Changed
$109,000
Aug 26, 2025
Listed
$110,000
Public Records
Feb 7, 2000
Sold
$40,600
Public Records
Dec 31, 1996
Sold
$42,000
Public Records
Apr 21, 1992
Sold
$265,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$106 (+0.6%)
$6,520
2022
$105 (−1.5%)
$2,400
2021
$107 (+1.0%)
$2,400
2020
$106 (+0.7%)
$2,400
2019
$105 (−0.2%)
$2,400
2018
$106 (−2.7%)
$2,400
2017
$108 (+2.3%)
$2,400
2016
$106
$2,400
2014
$106 (−1.0%)
$2,400
2012
$107 (−22.7%)
$2,360
2011
$139 (+6.7%)
$3,120
2010
$130 (−0.5%)
2008
$131
Public record
Public record
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1.53 Acres
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Vacant Land
County
DeKalb County
APN
16 046 01 004
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Last updated by owner on Jul 18, 2026.
R-100
Residential Medium Lot District
The purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the R-100 Residential Medium Lot-100 District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the city where lots have a minimum area of 15,000 sq ft; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To ensure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-100 Residential Medium Lot-100 District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for city residents and To implement the future development map of the city's comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Golf related
Local insights from Redfin agents
DeKalb County offers diverse lifestyles, from established communities like Decatur and Avondale Estates to suburban neighborhoods throughout North and East DeKalb. Known for its culture, dining, green spaces, and MARTA access, DeKalb attracts buyers...
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lithonia, GA • 30038
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99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Lithonia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5440 Browns Mill Rd
$46,947
$3,053 under list price of $50K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $50K to $307K.