$295,000
SOLD APR 22, 2026

3948 Old Lantern Dr Lithonia, GA 30038

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,082 Sq Ft
0.49 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 22, 2026

$142 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • High Ceiling
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Double Vanity

About This Home

As of April 2026

This beautifully updated home offers the following recent improvements and features: * Brand-new roof * New HVAC system * Waterproofed basement * New interior and exterior paint * New carpet * Stylish LVP flooring throughout * Completely renovated kitchen with new cabinetry, countertops, and stainless-steel appliances * Spacious family room with fireplace and abundant natural light * Dining area overlooking private wooded backyard * Newly built deck ideal for relaxing or entertaining * Comfortable upstairs bedrooms with fresh finishes * Waterproofed basement providing added peace of mind and potential for storage or future expansion

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beatriz Barbosa

Fathom Realty GA, LLC License #397562 Listed on: 02/18/2026

Fathom Realty GA, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Glenda Broker

Non-Mls Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,275

Year Built

  • Built in 1999 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 21,344 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Rear Stairs
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Carpet
  • City Views
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,275

Year Built

Built in 1999 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.49 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1999
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Financing Type: VA
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: .49
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Rear Stairs, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area

Beds/Baths

  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Other, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City
  • Waterfront Features: No Dock Or Boathouse

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Other
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6275

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2023
Closed on
Nov 10, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

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
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

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
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

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

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $175,000 --
Foreclosure Deed -- --
Deed $148,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $140,000 --
Deed $189,000 --
Foreclosure Deed $195,621 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $150,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $136,000 Trade
Previous Owner $177,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $135,765 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/22/2026 04/22/26 Sold $295,000 -1.3% $142 / Sq Ft
03/24/2026 03/24/26 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2026 02/18/26 For Sale $299,000 +70.9% $144 / Sq Ft
11/10/2023 11/10/23 Sold $175,000 -20.4% $84 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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

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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 $6,275 $129,840 $20,000 $109,840
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

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10694497

Georgia MLS

APN: 16-014-01-011

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