Located in the picturesque, wooded countryside just 20 miles Northeast of Atlanta, Smoke Rise is an upscale community developed in the 1960s. Today, this small community between Tucker and Stone Mountain has started to see more growth. "Smoke Rise is kind of a hidden gem," says Zachary Maxey, Realtor with Keller Williams Atlanta Perimeter. "It has timeless, classic subdivisions on the east side of Atlanta. Of late, a lot of commercial real estate has been being developed, which tells me developers think it is a growing residential area."
Large homes in established neighborhoods are abundant in the Smoke Rise area.
Smoke Rise is characterized by wide streets and large lots.
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Ranches, split levels and newer modern farmhouses
Residential streets of Smoke Rise wind under old-growth trees in the rolling hills of Georgia's countryside. Brick-front ranch styles and split levels reflect the neighborhood’s original development in the 1960s. Modern farmhouses and Millennium Mansions are popular style choices for newly constructed homes. Buyers can expect a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch to sell for under $400,000, while a new construction, four-bedroom modern farmhouse costs up to $725,000. Prices rise into the million-dollar range for larger millennium mansions. “It is a healthy market that is moving fast, thanks to the new commercial developments,” says Maxey.
Brick front ranch style homes can be found in well established neighborhoods in Smoke Rise.
Modern farmhouses are in popular demand in the Smoke Rise area.
Traditional split-level style homes are found all over the area of Smoke Rise.
Large millennial homes line the streets of the Smoke Rise area.
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Students attend the new Smoke Rise Elementary
Children in Smoke Rise will likely attend either DeKalb County School District or Gwinnett County Public Schools. Younger students attending DeKalb County Schools will go to Smoke Rise Elementary, which earned a B-minus from Niche. In 2021, Smoke Rise Elementary School opened its brand-new building on Hugh Howell Road, which more than doubled its student capacity. Older students in Smoke Rise may attend Tucker Middle School and Tucker High School, which earned C and C-plus grades from Niche, respectively.
The front entrance to Smoke Rise Elementary School in Smoke Rise.
The Tucker Middle School ensures student success and excellence with its young learners.
Tucker High School serves 1600 students in the greater Tucker and Smoke Rise areas.
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Probst Park and other recreation options
Probst Park in Smoke Rise offers multiple forested walking trails through the community’s natural environment. Just outside the neighborhood, Stone Mountain Park spans 3,200 acres and is Georgia’s most trafficked tourist destination. Stone Mountain, which is technically a stone monadnock, stands over 800 feet tall and has a 90-foot-tall carving of Confederate leaders Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson and Jefferson Davis on it. Local groups, like the Stone Mountain Action Coalition, have voiced opposition to the monument and called for the removal of Confederate names, flags and symbols around the park. As of early 2024, no changes have been made to existing legislation protecting the monument.
Locals enjoy a sunny winter day at Probst Park in Smoke Rise.
Residents of Smoke Rise can enjoy Stone Mountain Park, just next door to the neighborhood.
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Smoke Rise Country Club and events in Tucker
For more outdoor activities, residents can join the Smoke Rise Country Club. The club offers a junior Olympic swimming pool, tennis courts, a weight room and an 18-hole championship golf course. Nearby Tucker also offers dining and entertainment options for Smoke Rise residents. Main Street is home to more shops and restaurants and hosts the monthly Tucker Cruise-In, an old-fashioned town meet-and-greet and car show.
The Smoke Rise Country Club offers a golf course in addition to tennis facilities and a pool.
Smoke Rise has quick access to the shops and restaurants of neighboring downtown Tucker.
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Hugh Howell Village shopping center and local dining options
The brand-new Hugh Howell Village shopping center recently completed its first phase, with more development on the way. The shopping center is anchored by a Publix, where locals can pick up groceries, and features chain restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Bruster’s Ice Cream. Walmart and Sam’s Club are also less than 2 miles away in Tucker. Locals can grab a bite at the First Watch for breakfast or lunch or have a slice from Antico Pizza, which has three other Atlanta-area locations.
The new retail center on Hugh Howell offers a variety of shops for Smoke Rise residents.
A crowd often gathers at the Smoke Rise Publix' sandwich counter,
Smoke Rise has access to newly developed retail center on Hugh Howell at Mountain Industrial.
Enjoy a freshly made pizza at Antico in Smoke Rise.
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Smoke Rise sits along State Route 78, providing quick access to the greater Atlanta area.
Driving to Downtown Atlanta
Smoke Rise is 20 minutes outside of Atlanta, between Tucker and Stone Mountain. There is little to no public transportation in Smoke Rise, so most residents get around by car. Locals drive to Downtown Atlanta via US-78.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Smoke Rise Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Smoke Rise, Stone Mountain sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Smoke Rise, Stone Mountain over the last 12 months is $399,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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