NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3948 Old Lantern Dr Lithonia, GA 30038

Lithonia Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $171,000 - $291,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,082 Sq Ft
$120/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 10, 2023

Last sale price $175,000 $84 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,621/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Den
  • Laundry closet
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2023

As is. No disclosures. Make your best offer as all offers will be considered. No blind offers. Two story home with full unfinished basement. Living room, dining room, den with fireplace, country kitchen. Four bedrooms up. Two full baths up. Double garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Staples

Lee Staples Realty, Inc. License #11274 Listed on: 10/05/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Tonia Simmonsia

EasyStreet Realty Georgia License #381183

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry closet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level

Schools

  • Browns Mill Elementary School
  • Salem Middle School
  • Martin Luther King Jr High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Old Lantern Ridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 4 / A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • District: 16
  • Unit: 1
  • Year Built: 1999
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: Cash
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: .50
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 2082
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Separate Room
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2082
  • Unfinished Below Grade Sq Ft: 994
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2082
  • Interior Amenities: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built
  • Flooring: Other
  • Price Per Square Foot: 84.05

Beds/Baths

  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Kitchen Level

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas 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: Browns Mill
  • High School: Martin Luther King Jr
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Salem
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: Browns Mill
  • Middle School: Salem
  • High School: Martin Luther King Jr

Lot Info

  • Land Lot: 14
  • Lot: 4
  • Deed Book: 23403
  • Deed Page: 387
  • Plat Book: 59
  • Plat Page: 78

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4928.44

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2023
Closed on
Nov 10, 2023
Sold by
Pelton John D
Bought by
Pineda Jose Mario Aguinada
Seller's Agent
Charles Staples
Lee Staples Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tonia Simmonsia
EasyStreet Realty Georgia
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-20.42%
Views
453
Current Estimated Value
$249,609

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,609
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2012
Sold by
Watson Laurie Starks
Bought by
Pelton John D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2010
Sold by
Pelton John D
Bought by
Watson Laurie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
Trade

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2005
Sold by
Robinson Terri
Bought by
Pelton John D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2003
Sold by
Pelton John D
Bought by
Robinson Terri

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,500
Interest Rate
5.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2003
Sold by
Pelton John D
Bought by
Pelton John D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2001
Sold by
Jones Roddrick and Jones Hope
Bought by
Pelton John D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2000
Sold by
Pelton John D
Bought by
Jones Roddrick and Jones Hope

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,765
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pineda Jose Mario Aguinada $175,000 --
Pelton John D -- --
Watson Laurie S $148,000 --
Pelton John D $140,000 --
Robinson Terri $189,000 --
Pelton John D $195,621 --
Pelton John D -- --
Jones Roddrick $150,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Watson Laurie S $136,000
Previous Owner Robinson Terri $177,500
Previous Owner Jones Roddrick $135,765
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2023 11/10/23 Sold $175,000 -20.4% $84 / Sq Ft
10/27/2023 10/27/23 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2023 10/05/23 For Sale $219,900 -- $106 / 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
2024 $3,581 $70,000 $2,840 $67,160
2023 $3,581 $103,520 $4,400 $99,120
2022 $4,928 $103,880 $4,400 $99,480
2021 $3,657 $73,800 $4,400 $69,400
2020 $3,106 $62,080 $4,400 $57,680
2019 $1,867 $55,640 $4,400 $51,240
2018 $1,678 $50,840 $4,400 $46,440
2017 $1,721 $49,720 $4,400 $45,320
2016 $1,540 $52,520 $4,400 $48,120
2014 $651 $19,720 $4,360 $15,360
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Charles Staples

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Charles Staples

    Lee Staples Realty, Inc.

    (770) 483-7779

    1 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Charles Staples
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Tonia Simmonsia

    EasyStreet Realty Georgia

    (770) 369-1877

    5 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Tonia Simmonsia
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 20150818

Georgia MLS

APN: 16-014-01-011

Georgia DeKalb County Lithonia 30038 Lithonia

3948 Old Lantern Dr, Lithonia, GA

This home is located at 3948 Old Lantern Dr, Lithonia, GA 30038 since 05 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $249,609, approximately $119 per square foot. This property was built in 1999. 3948 Old Lantern Dr is a home located in DeKalb County with nearby schools including Browns Mill Elementary School, Salem Middle School, and Martin Luther King- Jr. High School.

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