5212 Rosser Rd

Smoke Rise, GA 30087

$617,250
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,060 Sq. Ft.
$202 / Sq. Ft.
3,060
Sq. Ft.
$202
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/5/25
Closed 11/5/25

Description

There comes a moment when your priorities shift. What once felt important shrinks. What seemed trivial becomes your truth. And what makes you truly happy, is bird watching. You used to imagine a big-city life: skyline views, power lunches, and endless corporate ladder climbing. But now you’re perfectly content with a cup of chamomile and a pair of binoculars. You’ve danced in nightclubs. Backpacked across Europe. Hiked through Glacier National Park. And still, nothing makes you feel as alive as watching...There comes a moment when your priorities shift. What once felt important shrinks. What seemed trivial becomes your truth. And what makes you truly happy, is bird watching. You used to imagine a big-city life: skyline views, power lunches, and endless corporate ladder climbing. But now you’re perfectly content with a cup of chamomile and a pair of binoculars. You’ve danced in nightclubs. Backpacked across Europe. Hiked through Glacier National Park. And still, nothing makes you feel as alive as watching a warbler flit across your yard. You’ve finally accepted the truth: you don’t need a top-floor condo in Midtown. You need 2,726 square feet of 1970s shed-style modern magic. Tucked into 1.2 mossy, whispering acres. With a pool. A screened-in porch. And floor-to-ceiling windows—designed not for dinner parties, but for locking eyes with a red-shouldered hawk at dawn. This is not some cookie-cutter, HOA-enforced, banana-bread-in-an-apron-while-you-scream-into-a-scented-candle kind of house. This is a luscious, tree-wrapped, nature-drenched, moss-carpeted, chocolate-cake-for-breakfast-while-you-bird-watch-in-a-robe-sanctuary. The interior is voluminous. The vibe is reverent. And when you need to feel feral, Stone Mountain’s best hiking is just a short drive away. There are butterflies in the yard. Deer in the distance. And the kind of stillness that fills up your soul. This is where your calendar clears not by force, but by choice. Where mornings smells like wet pine needles and coffee steam. Where the porch becomes your cathedral. And the birds are your choir. You have traded ambition for awe. Noise for nuance. Deadlines for dragonflies. The only thing urgent is spotting the elusive indigo bunting before it vanishes into the canopy. Your biggest decision of the day will be window seat or poolside. This is where you let go completely, of everything you were supposed to want. And finally say yes to everything your soul’s been whispering all along. Including, being exactly two minutes from the best damn pizza in town. But let’s be honest. You’ll probably get the pizza to-go so you can make it back before dusk for a little more - bird watching.
  1. Listed by Vanessa Reilly • Domo Realty

Property Details for 5212 Rosser Road

Subdivision Complex
Smoke Rise
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Exterior
Lighting, Private Yard
Num Of Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Attached, Carport, Covered, Level Driveway
Property Attached
No
Waterfront Features
None
LISTING UPDATED: 11/15/2025 01:51 AM

Property Details for 5212 Rosser Road

StatusClosed
MLS #7645742
Days on Market4
Taxes$4,733 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1970
Lot Size1.20 AC / 52,272 SF
CountyDeKalb County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Domo Realty, Vanessa Reilly

Sold By Jason Mitchell Real Estate of Georgia, LLC, Paul Roberts

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Building Information for 5212 Rosser Road

Stories3Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size1.20 AC / 52,272 SF

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Property Information for 5212 Rosser Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Country Club, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s)
  • Directions: I-285 E - Take exit 37 toward GA-236 E., go for 0.3 mi., turn left onto Lavista Rd, go for 1.9 mi.. turn right onto Fellowship Rd., go for 0.3 mi., turn left onto Lawrenceville Hwy (US-29)., go for 0.5 mi., continue on Hugh Howell Rd (GA-236)., go for 2.1 mi., turn left onto Rosser Rd, destination will be on the left.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Coordinates: -84.175733, 33.847258
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18 217 05 006
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Smoke Rise
  • High School: Tucker
  • Middle School: Tucker
Parking
  • # of Carport Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Finished Bath, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Masonry
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, His and Hers Closets, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
  • Levels/Stories: Three Or More
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Oversized Master
  • Diningroom Features: Open Concept
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only
  • Foundation: Block
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Laundry, Office, Sun Room, Workshop
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Frame
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: See Remarks
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 3060.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Wooded
  • Acreage Source: Other
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 348 x 180
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Cash
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Property History for 5212 Rosser Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928637356

$617,250

+12.8% / yr

Apr 15, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644697509

$280,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928637356

$617,250

+12.8% / yr

04/15/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644697509

$280,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5212 Rosser Road

Taxable ValueLand$37,800Additions$131,360Total$169,160
Tax Record2025$4,898 ($408 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,060 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,382 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt678 SqFtStories2Lot Size50,094 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970ZoningR150CountyDEKALBAPN18 217 05 006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5212 Rosser Road

This home is within Dekalb County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Smoke Rise Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Tucker Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Tucker High School
Public - 9 to 12
Elizabeth Andrews High School
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Smoke Rise Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Tucker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tucker High School
Public9 to 12

Elizabeth Andrews High School
Public10 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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