1328 Hidden Hills Pkwy., Stone Mountain, GA 30088

This classic mid-century ranch in Stone Mountain is a sweet little place. It’s got a lot of love built into it. You can just kinda tell. Hidden Hills Parkway is one of those quiet little streets, after all, populated by nice folks who have pretty much just lived there forever. Up the front lawn, the exterior has been lovingly maintained; a little vintage, but nothing a bit of weekend elbow grease can’t spruce up if the mood strikes. Inside, the centerpiece is the common area — a fireplace-equipped living room flanked by skylight-strewn vaulted ceilings that let in buckets of natural light. Adjacent, a fine kitchen with enough available footage to withstand a head-to-toe remodel into a home chef’s paradise. A bit of bonus space, too — a pair of additional rooms ride side-saddle to a sitting area — ideal for a craft space and a functional home office without having to touch the bedrooms. There are three of those, by the way, with two bathrooms between them, and loads of storage. No frills, but nothing missing, either. Out back, a cute little yard surrounded by plenty of trees and green. Easygoing and kind, with plenty of wiggle room for first-time homeowners’ imaginations to take hold: if “starter home” is a phrase that’s passed your lips (especially at the price), it’s hard to do better. $225,000