Let's skip the agent theater where I pretend this is a 'rare opportunity' or 'once-in-a-lifetime find.' Here's the truth: $245,500 for a four-bedroom, two-story home with a brick facade and nearly 2,000 square feet in Stone Mountain. The math either works for you or it doesn't. But if it does, you better move fast. Homes like this don't come along often, and move quick when they do. Fox Haven Trail sits in that sweet spot of Stone Mountain neighborhoods: mature trees provide actual shade, not just landscaping promises. These are the streets where kids still ride bikes until the streetlights come on, where Saturday mornings mean the distant hum of lawnmowers and the smell of someone's grill firing up by noon. Step through the foyer and immediately appreciate what thoughtful two-story design accomplishes. The living room anchors the main level with that gas fireplace—complete with brick hearth and classic white mantel—giving you an actual focal point instead of just another blank wall for the TV. Fresh paint throughout in warm, neutral tones lets your furniture do the talking, while new carpet upstairs means you're not inheriting someone else's wear patterns. The kitchen deserves its own moment here. Those warm oak cabinets paired with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances (including a gas range for serious cooks) create a workspace that actually works. The galley-style layout puts everything within reach. Tile flooring handles the inevitable spills, and that window over the sink means you're not staring at a wall while doing dishes. The dining room sits just off the kitchen, sized for real dinner parties, not just squeezing four people around a tiny table. Head upstairs and find all four bedrooms on one level—the way family homes should be designed. The primary suite claims its space with a walk-in closet and private bath featuring double vanities and tile flooring. Three additional bedrooms share the hall bath, and here's the brilliant part: the laundry is upstairs too. No hauling baskets up and down stairs. Someone was actually thinking when they designed this. Two and a half baths total means no morning traffic jams. The attached garage does double duty—protected parking plus that crucial transition space where muddy shoes, sports equipment, and Amazon packages can stage before making their way inside. Out back, that deck sits elevated off the main level, perfectly positioned for morning coffee or evening unwinding. The mature trees provide natural privacy and shade. But here's what matters beyond the obvious: solid brick construction from an era when builders took pride in creating homes meant to last generations. Lower utility bills, better sound insulation, and structural integrity that laughs at Georgia's weather. Fresh updates where they count—new carpet, fresh paint, maintained HVAC—mean you're moving in, not starting a renovation project. Fox Haven Trail's location strikes that perfect balance. Tucked away from main thoroughfare noise, yet Stone Mountain Freeway is less than five minutes away. The Perimeter becomes an easy commute. DeKalb Farmers Market for those Saturday shopping adventures, Stone Mountain Park when you want to play tourist in your own backyard, and enough restaurants along Highway 78 to keep dinner interesting for months. Here's the reality: finding four bedrooms, two and a half baths, nearly 2,000 square feet of brick construction with recent updates at this price point? While others are settling for cramped townhomes or tired ranches needing work, you could be settling into a move-in ready traditional home where there's actually room to grow. Smart buyers recognize value when they see it. Call your agent today for a private tour. In this market, waiting means watching someone else move into your next home. Serious, qualified buyers only.
