Incredible ranch home situated on a beautiful wooded lot. 4BR/2BA. Bright and inviting foyer. Spacious family room streams with an abundance of natural light and features a warm wood burning fireplace. Open concept dining room. Updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, white cabinetry, an oversized island and a sunny breakfast nook. Large primary bedroom has a private bathroom with double vanities and a walk-in shower. Sizeable secondary bedrooms. Full basement ready for your final touches. Enjoy morning coffee or BBQ's on the covered deck or patio. NO HOA, Close to Stone Mountain Park, shopping and dining. Easy access to Interstate 285. This lovely ranch home won't last long!!! Click the Virtual Tour link to view the 3D Tour.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jamie Hibbler• Orchard Brokerage LLC
Bought with Oscar M RamirezRojas• Virtual Properties Realty.com
Source:FMLS #7171261
Redfin Estimate
$341,501
$33K since sold in March 2023$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 28.9% higher than the average sale price ($265K) of 6 comparable homes.
Incredible ranch home situated on a beautiful wooded lot. 4BR/2BA. Bright and inviting foyer. Spacious family room streams with an abundance of natural light and features a warm wood burning fireplace. Open concept dining room. Updated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, white cabinetry, an oversized island and a sunny breakfast nook. Large primary bedroom has a private bathroom with double vanities and a walk-in shower. Sizeable secondary bedrooms. Full basement ready for your final touches. Enjoy morning coffee or BBQ's on the covered deck or patio. NO HOA, Close to Stone Mountain Park, shopping and dining. Easy access to Interstate 285. This lovely ranch home won't last long!!! Click the Virtual Tour link to view the 3D Tour.
FMLS #6026019
Jul 2, 2018
Sold
$205,000
$92/sq ft
Jun 14, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2018
Listed
$199,900
$90/sq ft
Completely renovated ranch on a full partially finished basement. This home has a NEW roof, windows, paint, carpet, hardwood laminate, kitchen cabinets, appliances, master bathroom and hall bathroom. Basement is partially finished with a wood burning fireplace and new carpet. Large unfinished area in basement to finish out OR for storage. Large open living area. Solid built home convenient to 285 and Stone Mountain. LARGE private/wooded backyard! Property backs up to Oak Creek Park!
GAMLS #8397218
Jul 2, 2018
Sold
$205,000
$92/sq ft
Jun 14, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2018
Listed
$199,900
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,897 (−21.7%)
$21,600 + $135,600
$157,200
2024
$6,255 (+82.6%)
$21,600 + $135,600
$157,200
2023
$3,425 (+4.1%)
$13,520 + $119,080
$132,600
2022
$3,291
$13,520 + $128,760
$142,280
2021
$3,291 (+12.2%)
$13,520 + $88,120
$101,640
2019
$2,933 (+54.4%)
$7,800 + $79,520
$87,320
2018
$1,899 (−11.6%)
$7,800 + $49,320
$57,120
2017
$2,149 (+33.3%)
$7,800 + $49,320
$57,120
2016
$1,612 (+15.7%)
$7,800 + $40,320
$48,120
2014
$1,393 (+153.6%)
$7,800 + $40,840
$48,640
2013
$549 (−24.9%)
$7,800 + $9,480
$17,280
2012
$732 (−32.4%)
$7,800 + $14,280
$22,080
2011
$1,082 (−46.6%)
$9,000 + $22,632
$31,632
2010
$2,027 (+4.9%)
$11,120 + $52,960
$64,080
2008
$1,933
Tax history for 653 Rays Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,897 (−21.7%)
$21,600 + $135,600
$157,200
2024
$6,255 (+82.6%)
$21,600 + $135,600
$157,200
2023
$3,425 (+4.1%)
$13,520 + $119,080
$132,600
2022
$3,291
$13,520 + $128,760
$142,280
2021
$3,291 (+12.2%)
$13,520 + $88,120
$101,640
2019
$2,933 (+54.4%)
$7,800 + $79,520
$87,320
2018
$1,899 (−11.6%)
$7,800 + $49,320
$57,120
2017
$2,149 (+33.3%)
$7,800 + $49,320
$57,120
2016
$1,612 (+15.7%)
$7,800 + $40,320
$48,120
2014
$1,393 (+153.6%)
$7,800 + $40,840
$48,640
2013
$549 (−24.9%)
$7,800 + $9,480
$17,280
2012
$732 (−32.4%)
$7,800 + $14,280
$22,080
2011
$1,082 (−46.6%)
$9,000 + $22,632
$31,632
2010
$2,027 (+4.9%)
$11,120 + $52,960
$64,080
2008
$1,933
*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
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,222
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 069 02 007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-100
Residential Medium Lot-100 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot-100) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of fifteen 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-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 county residents; and To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Dunaire
Middle Or Junior School: Freedom - Dekalb
High School: Clarkston
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,222
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 069 02 007
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Dunaire Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Freedom Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Clarkston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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