There is a little known neighborhood that sits between Stone Mountain Park and the city of Tucker. You might have stumbled across it when your GPS gave you a wrong turn.    That’s Smoke Rise—a place where winding roads curl through old-growth trees, and homes perch gracefully on the rolling hills like they’ve been posing for Southern Living since the 1960s. Smoke Rise isn’t just a neighborhood—it’s a lifestyle. Think spacious homes with custom architecture, wide lawns that invite weekend cookouts, and the occasional deer that struts through like it owns the place. Most houses here are anything but cookie-cutter. Instead, you’ll find sprawling ranches, modernist gems, and even a few stately brick colonials that seem to wink at you as you drive by.

And let’s talk about the space—oh, the glorious space! Many lots here sprawl across half an acre (or more), which means you can finally buy that riding lawn mower you’ve been secretly eyeing at Home Depot.

Real Estate Market

Smoke Rise is considered one of the more exclusive and higher-value micro-markets in Stone Mountain. The neighborhood is known for its upscale homes, quicker sales, and strong buyer demand.The architecture of homes range from large brick ranch style, mid century modern,  modern farmhouses, and Millennium Mansions.  Prices on single family homes range from $400,000 up to $2 million.  As of January 2025, the median listing price was approximately $712,500.  This area is still considered a seller’s market.

When compared with other parts of the Stone Mountain area, the contrast is crystal clear. In January 2025, the median listing price across Stone Mountain was much lower—around $289,900. The broader Stone Mountain area offers more affordability, greater inventory, and a market that leans toward buyers.

Nature at Your Doorstep

Living in Smoke Rise means you’re practically neighbors with Stone Mountain Park. Hiking trails, lakes, and scenic views are just minutes away. On a Saturday morning, you can sip your coffee on the porch while listening to birds chirp—and by afternoon, conquer the hike up Stone Mountain. You’ll feel very accomplished, even if you end the day with a double scoop of ice cream from a local shop in Tucker’s charming downtown.

A Community That Knows How to Have Fun

The Smoke Rise Country Club is the neighborhood’s social heartbeat. Golf, tennis, swimming—take your pick. If you’re new to town, it’s where you’ll quickly learn that “neighbor” also means “teammate” in pickleball, and that nobody in Smoke Rise turns down a poolside cookout.  Membership is optional.

There’s a warm, small-town vibe here. People wave when you drive by (yes, even if they don’t know you), and it’s not unusual to see neighbors gathered on porches swapping stories while kids zoom around on bikes.

Why People Love Living Here

• Large homes with character
• Easy access to major highways with Downtown Atlanta only a 15 minute drive away
• The new Publix grocery store is 8 minutes away for convenient shopping
•  Just a short car ride to  The Corner Cup –  a great place to start your day
• Less than 5 miles from Smokerise are good places to eat.  Local favorites like Antico Pizza and Mathews Cafeteria featured on the Food Network program Diners, Drive-ins & Dives
• Access to top-notch schools
• 3 miles from  Stone Mountain Park

In short, Smoke Rise is one of those neighborhoods that feels timeless. It’s where nostalgia meets modern convenience—and where you just might find yourself hosting the block’s next chili cook-off without even realizing how it happened.

 

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