Charming Midcentury Modern Ranch Near Stone Mountain Park! Welcome to 553 Candlewood Drive - a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath mid-century modern ranch nestled in a quiet, established neighborhood. This brick-front home with cedar siding offers timeless curb appeal and a warm, inviting feel from the moment you arrive. Inside, you'll love the open and airy layout featuring all Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring and fresh, neutral paint throughout. The sun-drenched sunroom with vaulted, beamed ceilings is the perfect spot to relax or entertain year-round. Cozy up by the masonry fireplace in the main living area, adding charm and warmth to the space. The kitchen was renovated just two years ago and shines with newer stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, and sleek finishes. The spacious backyard is fully fenced and includes both a deck and patio, ideal for outdoor gatherings. An attached shed/workshop at the back of the home offers excellent storage or a great space for hobbies. Other notable updates include a new roof in 2019. The home is conveniently located near Stone Mountain Park and offers easy access to MARTA bus service, making commuting a breeze. This one checks all the boxes - style, updates, location, and value. Don't miss your chance to call it home!
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$259,900
553 Candlewood Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
4beds
2,127sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.43 Acres Lot
$257,800 Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$1,937 Estimated rent
Home value
$257,800
$235,000 - $284,000
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Listed by:
Christina Scally Carter 404-660-2919,
Keller Williams Community Partners
Bought with:
Carlos Hernandez, 166905
The Gates Real Estate Group
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10500639
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Masonry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,127
- Total interior livable area: 2,127 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,127
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Parking Pad
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 18 017 08 016
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: GOLDLEAF
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Stone Mountain
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $122/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $310,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,998
- Date on market: 4/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2025 | Sold | $259,900-1.9%$122/sqft |
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| 5/10/2025 | Pending sale | $265,000$125/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Price change | $265,000-3.6%$125/sqft |
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| 4/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $275,000+92.4%$129/sqft |
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| 3/3/2019 | Listing removed | $1,395$1/sqft |
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| 1/19/2019 | Price change | $1,395-3.8%$1/sqft |
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| 1/15/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 7/13/2018 | Listing removed | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 7/2/2018 | Sold | $142,900+68.5%$67/sqft |
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| 6/19/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,450+45.7%$1/sqft |
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| 10/30/2015 | Sold | $84,800-10.6%$40/sqft |
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| 9/28/2015 | Pending sale | $94,900$45/sqft |
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| 8/19/2015 | Price change | $94,900-5%$45/sqft |
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| 8/6/2015 | Listed for sale | $99,900$47/sqft |
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| 5/22/2015 | Pending sale | $99,900$47/sqft |
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| 4/21/2015 | Listed for sale | $99,900$47/sqft |
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| 4/14/2015 | Pending sale | $99,900$47/sqft |
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| 3/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $99,900$47/sqft |
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| 3/9/2015 | Pending sale | $99,900$47/sqft |
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| 12/18/2014 | Listing removed | $995 |
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| 12/6/2014 | Listed for rent | $995 |
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| 11/6/2014 | Listed for sale | $99,900+44.8%$47/sqft |
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| 10/30/2014 | Sold | $69,000-22.5%$32/sqft |
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| 10/22/2014 | Listing removed | $995 |
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| 9/30/2014 | Listed for rent | $995 |
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| 8/28/2014 | Listing removed | $995 |
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| 8/25/2014 | Listed for rent | $995 |
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| 9/5/2012 | Listing removed | $995 |
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| 11/6/1995 | Sold | $89,000$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,884 -1.9% | $124,080 -2.1% |
| 2024 | $5,998 +1.7% | $126,680 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $5,898 +35.6% | $125,520 +37.8% |
| 2022 | $4,351 +27.5% | $91,080 +30.6% |
| 2021 | $3,413 -3.2% | $69,720 -3.5% |
| 2020 | $3,525 +23.2% | $72,280 +26.5% |
| 2019 | $2,862 +27.6% | $57,160 +33.1% |
| 2018 | $2,243 +15.9% | $42,960 +19.7% |
| 2017 | $1,935 +4.6% | $35,880 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $1,850 | $33,884 +45.5% |
| 2014 | $1,850 | $23,280 +39.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $16,640 -13.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $19,200 -21.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $24,432 -47.4% |
| 2010 | $1,470 -14.3% | $46,440 -14.3% |
| 2009 | $1,716 +18.4% | $54,200 -0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,449 -0.5% | $54,240 |
| 2007 | $1,456 | $54,240 |
| 2006 | $1,456 +5% | $54,240 |
| 2005 | $1,387 +1.7% | $54,240 |
| 2004 | $1,364 +5% | $54,240 +4.1% |
| 2003 | $1,299 +20.6% | $52,120 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $1,077 +45.4% | $49,680 +9.9% |
| 2001 | $741 | $45,200 |
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Neighborhood: 30088
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Rockbridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Stone Mountain Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 2/10Stone Mountain High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rockbridge
- Middle: Stone Mountain
- High: Stone Mountain
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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