$348,000
SOLD OCT 14, 2025

1553 Smithson Ct Lithonia, GA 30058

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,142 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$111 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2025

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Welcome to this beautiful brick home with a full basement in an amazing neighborhood. This home has laminate floors throughout the main level, plenty of room for a growing family and lots of space to entertain inside and out. The property has a large kitchen area, separate living room, breakfast nook, dining room and family room. The entryway is sure to impress all guests and there is a bedroom on the main floor. The family room boast a fireplace with and overlooks the rear deck and sunroom. The fireplace is perfect for cozy nights. There is a large master with a separate tub and shower to relax. This beauty also has a large bonus room for guests, office, or theater room. The basement is large and ready to be customized to your liking. Plenty of supplies left to finish the work already started. Make this your future home today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ROBERTO CORTEZ

BHGRE Metro Brokers License #324547 Listed on: 06/17/2025

BHGRE Metro Brokers

Last Buyer's Agent

Jade Sonds

Key Element Realty License #406756

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,167

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sloped Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Princeton Elementary School
  • Lithonia Middle School
  • Lithonia High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Castle Downs Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,167

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1993
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Financing Type: VA
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .60
  • Other Sturctures: Shed(s)
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 3142
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Room
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full, Interior Entry
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3142
  • Unfinished Below Grade Sq Ft: 1202
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3142
  • Interior Amenities: Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Soaking Tub, Rear Stairs
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Family Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Main Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Closet
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Street Lights

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Princeton
  • High School: Lithonia
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Lithonia
  • Middle School Bus: Yes

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4167

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2021
Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Thompson Robert A
Bought by
Woodard Taneka C
Seller's Agent
Betelhem Desta
Offerpad Brokerage
Buyer's Agent
Kieara Monee Williams
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$270,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.32%
Original Mortgage
$270,019
Outstanding Balance
$244,469
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$100,033
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $270,019 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Sold $348,000 +0.9% $111 / Sq Ft
09/09/2025 09/09/25 Price Changed $345,000 -1.4% $110 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Price Changed $349,900 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $350,000 +27.3% $111 / Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Sold $275,000 +1.9% $97 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/27/2021 04/27/21 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2021 04/20/21 For Sale $270,000 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,044 $134,360 $16,480 $117,880
2024 $4,167 $133,360 $16,480 $116,880
2023 $4,167 $135,480 $16,480 $119,000
2022 $3,590 $110,000 $9,200 $100,800
2021 $3,089 $98,240 $10,320 $87,920
2020 $2,721 $82,040 $10,320 $71,720
2019 $2,500 $75,120 $10,320 $64,800
2018 $1,789 $67,880 $10,320 $57,560
2017 $2,034 $59,400 $7,640 $51,760
2016 $1,692 $50,920 $7,640 $43,280
2014 $907 $28,080 $7,640 $20,440
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • ROBERTO CORTEZ

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    ROBERTO CORTEZ

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

    (404) 513-2477

    1 in this area

    144 Total Sales

    ROBERTO CORTEZ
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  • Jade Sonds

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jade Sonds

    Key Element Realty

    (770) 658-0422

    2 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Jade Sonds
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kieara Monee Williams

    Redfin Corporation

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10545105

Georgia MLS

APN: 16-125-01-088

Georgia DeKalb County Lithonia 30058

1553 Smithson Ct, Lithonia, GA

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