$275,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2021

1553 Smithson Ct Lithonia, GA 30058

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,848 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$97 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Private Lot
  • Great Room
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of June 2021

LOCATION LOCATION! Welcome home to this beautiful brick home in an amazing neighborhood. This home has hardwood floors throughout the entire downstairs space, and carpet upstairs. This huge home has a large kitchen area and a living room. The entryway is sure to impress all guests. There is a separate dining room and kitchen nook, great for family breakfasts, which looks out onto the back porch and private backyard. 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, an office, or anything you can think of. The basement is large and ready to be customized to your liking. There is a beautiful yard, with a screened-in porch. Won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Betelhem Desta

Offerpad Brokerage License #306564 Listed on: 04/20/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Kieara Williams

Redfin Corporation License #397553

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,721

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Tray Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Castle Downs Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 28 / A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,721

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 04
  • Year Built: 1993
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .60
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Other
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Tray Ceiling(s), Other, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry

Beds/Baths

  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Lot Features: Private
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: No Dock Or Boathouse

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot: 28
  • Deed Book: 7809
  • Deed Page: 221

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Tax Info

  • Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2721

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 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
6.09%
Original Mortgage
$270,019
Outstanding Balance
$246,588
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$102,188
Source: Public Records

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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 $18,287 FHA
Open $270,019 FHA
Closed $270,019 FHA
Previous Owner $60,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,403 FHA
Previous Owner $145,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $350,000 +27.3% $81 / Sq Ft
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Sold $275,000 +1.9% $97 / Sq Ft
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
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

    145 Total Sales

    ROBERTO CORTEZ
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kieara Williams

    Redfin Corporation

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 8963928

Georgia MLS

APN: 16-125-01-088

Georgia DeKalb County Lithonia 30058

1553 Smithson Ct, Lithonia, GA

This home is located at 1553 Smithson Ct, Lithonia, GA 30058 and is currently priced at $275,000, approximately $96 per square foot. This property was built in 1993. 1553 Smithson Ct is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including Princeton Elementary School, Lithonia Middle School, and Lithonia High School.

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