2739 Council St · Lithonia, GA 30058

$179,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,724 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 260 Days on market

Built 1972 0.54 ac lot $104/sqft · 25% below area Est $240k · 25% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the C- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +16.5/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +5.8/10.0
• DSCR +5.1/10.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Rent growth +2.8/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.1/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Make a great deal even better with Massive savings through special loan programs with the Preferred Lender Envoy Mortgage with Aubrey Wilcox! Ask the Listing Team for the introduction for up to 100% Financing or even interest rates in the 4s! There's room for everyone in this thoughtfully laid out Lithonia home! 2739 Council Street features spacious living areas with lots of natural light, a functional kitchen with generous storage, and bedrooms designed for comfort. Whether you're relaxing with loved ones or working on your next project, this home offers flexibility to match your lifestyle. The backyard offers plenty of space to create an outdoor retreat or host weekend get-togethers. Lithonia is prized for its balance of suburban ease and access to nature. With nearby parks, shopping centers, and I-20 just minutes away, residents enjoy both tranquility and connectivity to metro Atlanta.

Key facts

• Functional kitchen
• Shopping centers
• Generous storage

Tags

• SPACIOUS LIVING AREAS
• FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN
• GENEROUS STORAGE
• OUTDOOR RETREAT
• NEARBY PARKS
• SHOPPING CENTERS

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $179k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $104 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $179k).
• Recommended offer: $158k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 63/100 on livability (#286 in GA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime D, amenities F, commute F.
• Dekalb County (suburban): math 19% / reading 28% proficiency, ranked #125 of 174 in GA (top 72%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Stoneview Elementary School (math 6% / reading 9%, grade F, #1,125 of 1,228 statewide, top 93%, 781 students, 100% FRL); Lithonia Middle School (math 8% / reading 17%, grade F, #411 of 470 statewide, top 87%, 1,214 students, 100% FRL); Lithonia High School (math 2% / reading 17%, grade F, #365 of 424 statewide, top 88%, 1,483 students, 100% FRL) — zoned schools average 100% FRL vs 68% district-wide (32 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Zoned-school proficiency averages 10% at this address vs 24% district-wide (-14 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Dekalb County average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.2%/yr); 444 active listings in the ZIP; 17 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,240 units permitted in DeKalb County in 2024 (385 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 38% of the median local income ($62k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• DeKalb County population projected at +28% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 260 days — a 12% lower offer ($158k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 15 sale attempts since 8y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: property tax is 2.7% of price.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 6→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $157,520 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 260 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1972 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Property tax is high relative to price — has the assessment been appealed recently, and will the sale trigger a re-assessment?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
7. Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.08% ✓
• Cap rate: 6.99%
• Cash-on-cash: 2.50%
• DSCR: 1.11
• GRM: 7.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $240,221
• List price: $179,000
• Delta: -25.49%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
2712 Davidson Dr	0.38mi	3/2.0	1,586 (-8%)	7mo	$240,000	$151	63
2764 Evans Mill Rd	0.55mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,621 (-6%)	8mo	$210,000	$130	53
7483 Covington Hwy	0.68mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,606 (-7%)	3mo	$230,000	$143	45
2554 Bond St	0.51mi	3/2.0	1,864 (+8%)	24mo	$269,000	$144	43
2677 Rock Chapel Rd	0.68mi	3/2.0	1,840 (+7%)	18mo	$320,000	$174	42
2534 Park Dr	0.60mi	3/2.0	1,900 (+10%)	18mo	$295,000	$155	40
6855 Parkway Dr	0.48mi	3/2.0	1,472 (-15%)	20mo	$177,000	$120	37
6740 Davidson Ct	0.45mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,978 (+15%)	14mo	$240,000	$121	36

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.18% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -14.6%
• Equity multiple: 0.49×
• Total profit: $-25,689
• Equity at exit: $26,689

10-year hold

• IRR: -9.6%
• Equity multiple: 0.46×
• Total profit: $-26,971
• Equity at exit: $15,477

Cash invested: $50,120 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Georgia: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Magistrate court evictions in 10-30 days; no rent control; preempted; few tenant protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 30058

• Home prices YoY: -21.4%
• Rents YoY: 1.2%
• Active inventory: 444
• Price-to-rent: 7.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,931 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$939
• Tax from tax record: −$408 /mo · $4,891/yr
• Insurance: −$75
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$405
• Net cashflow: $104

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,799

Max offer price $179,000

Occupancy floor 90%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $206	-5% $155	+0% $104	+5% $54	+10% $3
Rent	-10% $-48	-5% $28	+0% $104	+5% $181	+10% $257
Rate	-1.0pp $195	-0.5pp $150	base $104	+0.5pp $58	+1.0pp $11

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $44,750
• Closing costs: $5,370
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 17 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
2620 Wiggins St Lithonia, GA	3.0	1.0	1496	$1,795	$1.20	1d	1	0.30mi
2620 Wiggins St Lithonia, GA	3.0	1.0	1496	$1,795	$1.20	12d	1	0.30mi
40 Amanda Dr Lithonia, GA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1120	$1,698	$1.52	0d	9	0.33mi
7055 Swift St Lithonia, GA	4.0	2.0	1119	$2,000	$1.79	22d	1	0.35mi
6813 Main St Lithonia, GA	1.0–3.0	1.0–1.5	1025	$1,500	$1.46	5d	6	0.43mi
2958 Klondike Rd Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.0	1300	$1,550	$1.19	26d	1	0.58mi
100 Wesley Providence Pkwy Stonecrest, GA	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1215	$2,112	$1.74	0d	73	0.73mi
2979 Heritage Villa Dr Unit 2979 Stonecrest, GA	2.0	2.5	1356	$1,560	$1.15	45d	1	0.88mi
6651 Chupp Rd Lithonia, GA	2.0–4.0	1.0–2.0	1208	$1,692	$1.40	17d	1	0.88mi
3001 Heritage Villa Dr Unit 3001 Stonecrest, GA	3.0	2.5	2000	$2,400	$1.20	45d	1	0.91mi
3001 Heritage Villa Dr Unit 1 Stonecrest, GA	3.0	2.5	1518	$2,200	$1.45	6d	1	0.91mi
6659 Chupp Rd Lithonia, GA	1.0–4.0	1.0–2.0	1036	$1,680	$1.62	14d	1	0.93mi
2671 Parkway Trl Lithonia, GA	2.0	2.5	1504	$1,850	$1.23	19d	1	1.08mi
2614 Parkway Trl Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.0	1428	$1,795	$1.26	6d	1	1.15mi
6557 Woodrow Rd Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.0	1246	$3,675	$2.95	45d	1	1.33mi
6749 Pole Creek Dr Lithonia, GA	4.0	2.5	1882	$2,195	$1.17	26d	1	1.47mi
6540 Wellington Chase Ct Lithonia, GA	3.0	2.0	1250	$1,800	$1.44	26d	1	1.48mi

Listing history 50 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $179,000 Active 260 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $179,000 Active 257 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $179,000 Active 256 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $179,000 Active 255 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $179,000 Active 254 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $179,000 Active 252 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $179,000 Active 248 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $179,000 Active 247 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $179,000 Active 246 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $179,000 Active 243 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $179,000 Active 242 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $179,000 Active 241 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $179,000 Active 240 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $179,000 Active 239 DOM
15. 2026-04-21
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19. 2026-04-11
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21. 2026-03-06
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23. 2026-01-10
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24. 2026-01-10
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25. 2026-01-10
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26. 2026-01-10
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27. 2026-01-05
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29. 2025-12-05
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30. 2025-12-05
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31. 2025-12-02
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32. 2025-12-02
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33. 2025-11-11
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    Make a great deal even better with Massive savings through special loan programs with the Preferred Lender Envoy Mortgage with Aubrey Wilcox! Ask the Listing Team for the introduction for up to 100% Financing or even interest rates in the 4s! There’s room for everyone in this thoughtfully laid out Lithonia home! 2739 Council Street features spacious living areas with lots of natural light, a functional kitchen with generous storage, and bedrooms designed for comfort. Whether you're relaxing with loved ones or working on your next project, this home offers flexibility to match your lifestyle. The backyard offers plenty of space to create an outdoor retreat or host weekend get-togethers. Lithonia is prized for its balance of suburban ease and access to nature. With nearby parks, shopping centers, and I-20 just minutes away, residents enjoy both tranquility and connectivity to metro Atlanta.

35. 2025-10-06
    historical
36. 2025-10-04
    listed $187,000 New 901-char remark

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    Make a great deal even better with Massive savings through special loan programs with the Preferred Lender Envoy Mortgage with Aubrey Wilcox! Ask the Listing Team for the introduction for up to 100% Financing or even interest rates in the 4s! There’s room for everyone in this thoughtfully laid out Lithonia home! 2739 Council Street features spacious living areas with lots of natural light, a functional kitchen with generous storage, and bedrooms designed for comfort. Whether you're relaxing with loved ones or working on your next project, this home offers flexibility to match your lifestyle. The backyard offers plenty of space to create an outdoor retreat or host weekend get-togethers. Lithonia is prized for its balance of suburban ease and access to nature. With nearby parks, shopping centers, and I-20 just minutes away, residents enjoy both tranquility and connectivity to metro Atlanta.

37. 2025-10-04
    listed $187,000 Active 907-char remark

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    Make a great deal even better with Massive savings through special loan programs with the Preferred Lender Envoy Mortgage with Aubrey Wilcox! Ask the Listing Team for the introduction for up to 100% Financing or even interest rates in the 4s! There’s room for everyone in this thoughtfully laid out Lithonia home! 2739 Council Street features spacious living areas with lots of natural light, a functional kitchen with generous storage, and bedrooms designed for comfort. Whether you're relaxing with loved ones or working on your next project, this home offers flexibility to match your lifestyle. The backyard offers plenty of space to create an outdoor retreat or host weekend get-togethers. Lithonia is prized for its balance of suburban ease and access to nature. With nearby parks, shopping centers, and I-20 just minutes away, residents enjoy both tranquility and connectivity to metro Atlanta.

38. 2025-10-02
    status Back On Market
39. 2025-09-22
    status Under Contract
40. 2025-09-05
    price $189,000
41. 2025-08-21
    price $195,000
42. 2025-08-08
    price $201,000
43. 2025-07-25
    price $207,000
44. 2025-07-03
    price $211,000
45. 2025-06-18
    price $213,000
46. 2025-06-06
    price $222,000
47. 2025-05-23
    price $231,000
48. 2025-05-01
    price $236,000
49. 2025-04-03
    listed $238,000 New
50. 2018-09-04
    soldstatus $3,746,800

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast GA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $4,891 · $408/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $4,891 · $408/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 6 d/yr ≥105°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 10 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $23,167
• − Mortgage interest: −$10,027
• − Property taxes: −$4,891
• − Insurance: −$895
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,853
• − Management: −$1,853
• − Depreciation: −$5,207
• Taxable loss: −$1,559
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$374
• After-tax cash flow: $1,627/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Dekalb County
• NCES district ID: 1301740
• Math proficiency: 19% ▼ -12.00%
• Reading proficiency: 28% ▼ -7.00%
• Median HH income: $51,448
• Composite: 20.92/100
• National rank: #8482
• State rank: #125 of 174 in GA

Livability — Lithonia

• Score: 63/100
• State rank: #286
• US rank: #15715

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime D Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety C User ratings C+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Dekalb County · 782,738 people
• City population: 106,390
• Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
• Population (ZIP): 62,614
• Household income: $61,684
• Rent vs Own: 34.8% rent · 65.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 3471.0

Population outlook (DeKalb County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 839,977 people
• By 2030: 891,768 · +6.2%
• By 2040: 988,894 · +17.7%
• By 2050: 1,074,583 · +27.9%
• By 2075: 1,245,026 · +48.2%
• By 2100: 1,303,135 · +55.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (91%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 91% Hispanic / Latino 3% White 3% Two or more races 3%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 0%
• Foreign-born: 12% · Canada, United Kingdom
• Languages at home: 93% English-only · Spanish 2% French/Haitian/Cajun 1%

Political lean MEDSL · DeKalb

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+64.8) · D 81.9% · R 17.1% · Other 1.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: +6.1pp toward D · 2008: 58.6pp · 2024: 64.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+64.8 2020: D+67.4 2016: D+64.8 2012: D+56.8 2008: D+58.6

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -60.90%
• Current HPI: 224.0366
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.18%
• Metro: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.66%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in GA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Paper / Packaging	2	$29B
▸Retail	1	$160B
▸Transportation / Logistics	1	$91B
▸Airlines	1	$62B
▸Consumer Goods	1	$47B
▸Utilities	1	$25B

Price history

+135.5% since first listed

49 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-21 Relisted — GAMLS
• 2026-04-21 Relisted — FMLS
• 2026-04-14 Pending — GAMLS
• 2026-04-14 Relisted — GAMLS
• 2026-04-11 Pending — GAMLS
• 2026-04-11 Contingent — FMLS
• 2026-03-06 Price Changed $179,000 GAMLS
• 2026-03-06 Price Changed $179,000 FMLS
• 2026-01-10 Relisted — GAMLS
• 2026-01-10 Relisted — FMLS
• 2026-01-10 Price Changed $181,000 FMLS
• 2026-01-10 Price Changed $181,000 GAMLS
• 2026-01-05 Pending — GAMLS
• 2026-01-05 Contingent — FMLS
• 2025-12-05 Price Changed $183,000 FMLS
• 2025-12-05 Price Changed $183,000 GAMLS
• 2025-12-02 Relisted — GAMLS
• 2025-12-02 Relisted — FMLS
• 2025-11-11 Pending — GAMLS
• 2025-11-11 Contingent — FMLS
• 2025-10-06 Listing Removed — GAMLS
• 2025-10-04 Listed $187,000 FMLS
• 2025-10-04 Listed $187,000 GAMLS
• 2025-10-02 Relisted — GAMLS
• 2025-09-22 Pending — GAMLS
• 2025-09-05 Price Changed $189,000 GAMLS
• 2025-08-21 Price Changed $195,000 GAMLS
• 2025-08-08 Price Changed $201,000 GAMLS
• 2025-07-25 Price Changed $207,000 GAMLS
• 2025-07-03 Price Changed $211,000 GAMLS
• 2025-06-18 Price Changed $213,000 GAMLS
• 2025-06-06 Price Changed $222,000 GAMLS
• 2025-05-23 Price Changed $231,000 GAMLS
• 2025-05-01 Price Changed $236,000 GAMLS
• 2025-04-03 Listed $238,000 GAMLS
• 2018-09-04 Sold (Public Records) $3,746,800 Public Records
• 2018-04-04 Sold (Public Records) $76,000 Public Records
• 2018-04-04 Sold (Public Records) $70,000 Public Records
• 2018-03-15 Sold (MLS) $70,000 GAMLS
• 2018-03-15 Sold (MLS) $70,000 FMLS
• 2018-03-05 Price Changed $74,000 GAMLS
• 2018-03-05 Relisted — GAMLS
• 2018-02-21 Price Changed $74,000 FMLS
• 2018-02-20 Relisted — FMLS
• 2018-02-20 Pending — GAMLS
• 2018-02-20 Pending — FMLS
• 2018-02-08 Sold (Public Records) $55,000 Public Records
• 2018-02-08 Listed $76,000 GAMLS
• 2018-02-08 Listed $76,000 FMLS

Property tax history

+10.5%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,891 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.