Enjoy your own little piece of the country. All brick ranch on a full unfinished basement situated on 5 acres. Very close to Norris Lake. Tons of updates have been completed in the last few years which include: New well pump, the home has new plumbing, new deck, new countertops, new flooring, interior paint, replacement of some windows, new double doors leading to deck, HVAC was replace in 2021 and the septic was serviced in 2021. The home is being sold "as is". Don't miss this great opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kathy Coots• Keller Williams Realty Atl Partners
Bought with Paul Bae• Virtual Properties Realty. Biz
Source:FMLS #6951673
Redfin Estimate
$368,891
$94K since sold in November 2021$8,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 33% higher than the average sale price ($277K) of 6 comparable homes.
Enjoy your own little piece of the country. All brick ranch on a full unfinished basement situated on 5 acres. Very close to Norris Lake. Tons of updates have been completed in the last few years which include: New well pump, the home has new plumbing, new deck, new countertops, new flooring, interior paint, replacement of some windows, new double doors leading to deck, HVAC was replace in 2021 and the septic was serviced in 2021. The home is being sold "as is". Don't miss this great opportunity.
FMLS #6951673
Nov 10, 2021
Sold
$275,000
$150/sq ft
Oct 5, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2021
Listed
$239,900
$131/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 28, 2016
Sold
$72,000
$39/sq ft
GAMLS #7372418
Mar 16, 2016
Price Changed
$72,000
$39/sq ft
Feb 25, 2016
Sold
$72,000
$39/sq ft
Dec 10, 2015
Pending
—
Dec 10, 2015
Price Changed
$75,000
$41/sq ft
Nov 20, 2015
Relisted
—
Nov 12, 2015
Pending
—
Nov 5, 2015
Price Changed
$75,000
$41/sq ft
Nov 5, 2015
Relisted
—
Dec 16, 2014
Pending
—
Dec 15, 2014
Contingent
—
Dec 4, 2014
Listed
$80,000
$44/sq ft
FOUR SIDES BRICK RANCH ON A FULL BASEMENT. HOUSE NEEDS GENERAL UPDATING WITH PLUMBING OVERHAUL. HOUSE IS LOCATED ON A COUNTRY ROAD WITH 5 ACRES. THIS SALE IS BEING WORKED AS A SHORT SALE. PRICE SET BY BANK. WILL NOT GO FHA OR VA.
FMLS #5372684
Mar 1, 2016
Price Changed
$72,000
$39/sq ft
Feb 25, 2016
Price Changed
$75,000
$41/sq ft
Feb 25, 2016
Sold
$72,000
$39/sq ft
Jan 17, 2016
Pending
—
Dec 10, 2015
Contingent
—
Nov 20, 2015
Relisted
—
Nov 12, 2015
Contingent
—
Nov 5, 2015
Price Changed
$75,000
$41/sq ft
Nov 5, 2015
Relisted
—
Jun 9, 2015
Contingent
—
Dec 15, 2014
Pending
—
Dec 4, 2014
Listed
$80,000
$44/sq ft
GAMLS #7245179
Dec 8, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2014
Listed
$80,000
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 27, 1979
Sold
$53,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,833 (+17.3%)
$21,720 + $144,080
$165,800
2024
$4,121 (+22.0%)
$21,720 + $144,080
$165,800
2023
$3,379 (−33.4%)
$21,720 + $105,720
$127,440
2022
$5,072 (+132.6%)
$28,360 + $80,080
$108,440
2021
$2,181 (+4.3%)
$21,000 + $62,720
$83,720
2020
$2,091 (+15.9%)
$21,000 + $62,720
$83,720
2019
$1,804 (+13.2%)
$21,000 + $46,560
$67,560
2018
$1,594 (+71.8%)
$21,000 + $37,520
$58,520
2017
$928 (+2.1%)
$21,000 + $37,520
$58,520
2016
$909 (+4.1%)
$11,080 + $18,240
$29,320
2014
$873 (−1.8%)
$11,080 + $14,960
$26,040
2012
$889 (−38.5%)
$11,080 + $16,720
$27,800
2011
$1,446 (−28.1%)
$11,080 + $39,464
$50,544
2010
$2,012 (+15.1%)
$11,080 + $53,760
$64,840
2008
$1,748
Tax history for 8630 Smith James Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,833 (+17.3%)
$21,720 + $144,080
$165,800
2024
$4,121 (+22.0%)
$21,720 + $144,080
$165,800
2023
$3,379 (−33.4%)
$21,720 + $105,720
$127,440
2022
$5,072 (+132.6%)
$28,360 + $80,080
$108,440
2021
$2,181 (+4.3%)
$21,000 + $62,720
$83,720
2020
$2,091 (+15.9%)
$21,000 + $62,720
$83,720
2019
$1,804 (+13.2%)
$21,000 + $46,560
$67,560
2018
$1,594 (+71.8%)
$21,000 + $37,520
$58,520
2017
$928 (+2.1%)
$21,000 + $37,520
$58,520
2016
$909 (+4.1%)
$11,080 + $18,240
$29,320
2014
$873 (−1.8%)
$11,080 + $14,960
$26,040
2012
$889 (−38.5%)
$11,080 + $16,720
$27,800
2011
$1,446 (−28.1%)
$11,080 + $39,464
$50,544
2010
$2,012 (+15.1%)
$11,080 + $53,760
$64,840
2008
$1,748
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.03 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,829
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
16 257 03 009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-85
Residential Medium Lot-85 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve thousand square feet; 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 assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) 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 county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Other
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Main Level
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Kitchen Island
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Family Room, Living Room
Basement: Daylight, Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,829
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Roof: Shingle
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Other
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Rock Chapel
Middle Or Junior School: Lithonia
High School: Lithonia
Location Information
Directions: GPS friendly
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,829
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 16 257 03 009
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Rock Chapel Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Lithonia Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
3/10
Lithonia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
2/10
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