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2586 Wiggins St
C Composite 59.31
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 +20.1/30.0
  • ARV discount +15.0/15.0
  • 1% rule +7.3/10.0
  • DSCR +6.4/10.0
  • 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

$174,900

2586 Wiggins St · Lithonia, GA 30058
3 bd · 2.0 ba · 2,261 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 111 Days on market
Built 1956 9,757 sqft lot $77/sqft · 44% below area Est $310k · 44% under

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Ideally located near the heart of historic downtown Lithonia, this classic 4-sided brick ranch offers 2,261 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on a generous 0.224-acre lot. Built in 1956 and thoughtfully maintained, the home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a master suite with an ensuite bath. The versatile floor plan is centered around a bright living area and a separate formal dining room, while the kitchen offers ample cabinet space and an eat-in area. A highlight of the property is the functional bonus room, perfect for a home office, hobby space, or guest overflow. Outside, the large fenced backyard is ideal for outdoor activities, complemented by a carport and additional parking pad. With its solid brick construction and prime location near local shops, dining, and Stone Mountain Park, this DeKalb County gem offers both character and convenience.

Key facts

  • 4-sided brick ranch
  • Carport
  • 9,757 sq ft lot

Tags

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LITHONIA4-SIDED BRICK RANCHFUNCTIONAL BONUS ROOMLARGE FENCED BACKYARDCARPORTADDITIONAL PARKING PAD

Neighborhood map

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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $175k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $217 ($3k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $175k).
  • Recommended offer: $159k (9.0% 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, schools F, amenities 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.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.2%/yr); 435 active listings in the ZIP; 4 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 44d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,240 units permitted in DeKalb County in 2024 (385 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • This rent runs 42% 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 111 days — a 9% lower offer ($159k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 13y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $35k (17%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: property tax is 3.4% of price; built in 1956 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 26% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $159,159 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 111 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Built in 1956 — 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
1.23%
Cap rate
7.78%
Cash-on-cash
5.32%
DSCR
1.24
GRM
6.8

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$309,624
List price
$174,900
Delta
-43.51%
Verdict
UNDERPRICED
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
6893 Magnolia St 0.18mi 4/3.0 (+1) 2,323 (+3%) 5mo $310,000 $133 74
3021 Stone Mountain St 0.43mi 4/2.0 (+1) 2,144 (-5%) 4mo $285,000 $133 63
2524 Oakleaf Rdg 0.48mi 3/2.5 2,242 (-1%) 14mo $275,000 $123 63
2518 Oakleaf Rdg 0.49mi 3/2.5 2,344 (+4%) 21mo $295,000 $126 51
2411 Oakleaf Cir 0.58mi 3/2.5 1,994 (-12%) 15mo $294,000 $147 38
2418 Oakleaf Cir 0.55mi 3/2.5 1,994 (-12%) 17mo $299,900 $150 38
6740 Davidson Ct 0.57mi 4/2.5 (+1) 1,978 (-12%) 13mo $240,000 $121 34
2431 Oakleaf Cir 0.60mi 4/2.5 (+1) 2,058 (-9%) 23mo $315,000 $153 31
2496 Oakleaf Rdg #50 0.58mi 4/2.5 (+1) 2,020 (-11%) 22mo $319,000 $158 30

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
-10.4%
Equity multiple
0.63×
Total profit
$-18,184
Equity at exit
$26,078
10-year hold
IRR
-4.3%
Equity multiple
0.74×
Total profit
$-12,536
Equity at exit
$15,122

Cash invested: $48,972 (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.

ZIP-level market 30058

Home prices YoY
-21.4%
Rents YoY
1.2%
Active inventory
435
Price-to-rent
6.8×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,155 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$917
Tax from tax record
$495 /mo · $5,940/yr
Insurance
$73
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$452
Net cashflow
$217

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,880
Max offer price $174,900
Occupancy floor 85%

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
$43,725
Closing costs
$5,247
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 4 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
3001 Heritage Villa Dr Unit 3001 Stonecrest, GA 3.0 2.5 2000 $2,400 $1.20 43d 1 1.16mi
6749 Pole Creek Dr Lithonia, GA 4.0 2.5 1882 $2,195 $1.17 24d 1 1.28mi
3028 Stonebridge Creek Dr Lithonia, GA 3.0 2.0 1713 $1,739 $1.02 16d 1 1.48mi
3010 Stonebridge Creek Dr Lithonia, GA 3.0 2.5 1623 $1,750 $1.08 43d 1 1.50mi

Listing history 39 events

  1. 2026-06-18
    days on market $174,900 Active 111 DOM
  2. 2026-06-17
    days on market $174,900 Active 110 DOM
  3. 2026-06-16
    days on market $174,900 Active 109 DOM
  4. 2026-06-15
    days on market $174,900 Active 108 DOM
  5. 2026-06-13
    days on market $174,900 Active 106 DOM
  6. 2026-06-09
    days on market $174,900 Active 102 DOM
  7. 2026-06-08
    days on market $174,900 Active 101 DOM
  8. 2026-06-07
    days on market $174,900 Active 100 DOM
  9. 2026-06-04
    days on market $174,900 Active 97 DOM
  10. 2026-06-03
    days on market $174,900 Active 96 DOM
  11. 2026-06-02
    days on market $174,900 Active 95 DOM
  12. 2026-06-01
    statusdays on market $174,900 Active 94 DOM
  13. 2026-05-31
    days on market $174,900 Price Change 93 DOM
  14. 2026-05-09
    price $179,900 884-char remark
    Show marketing remark (884 chars)

    Ideally located near the heart of historic downtown Lithonia, this classic 4-sided brick ranch offers 2,261 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on a generous 0.224-acre lot. Built in 1956 and thoughtfully maintained, the home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a master suite with an ensuite bath. The versatile floor plan is centered around a bright living area and a separate formal dining room, while the kitchen offers ample cabinet space and an eat-in area. A highlight of the property is the functional bonus room, perfect for a home office, hobby space, or guest overflow. Outside, the large fenced backyard is ideal for outdoor activities, complemented by a carport and additional parking pad. With its solid brick construction and prime location near local shops, dining, and Stone Mountain Park, this DeKalb County gem offers both character and convenience.

  15. 2026-04-17
    price $189,900 884-char remark
    Show marketing remark (884 chars)

    Ideally located near the heart of historic downtown Lithonia, this classic 4-sided brick ranch offers 2,261 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on a generous 0.224-acre lot. Built in 1956 and thoughtfully maintained, the home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a master suite with an ensuite bath. The versatile floor plan is centered around a bright living area and a separate formal dining room, while the kitchen offers ample cabinet space and an eat-in area. A highlight of the property is the functional bonus room, perfect for a home office, hobby space, or guest overflow. Outside, the large fenced backyard is ideal for outdoor activities, complemented by a carport and additional parking pad. With its solid brick construction and prime location near local shops, dining, and Stone Mountain Park, this DeKalb County gem offers both character and convenience.

  16. 2026-04-10
    price $194,900 884-char remark
    Show marketing remark (884 chars)

    Ideally located near the heart of historic downtown Lithonia, this classic 4-sided brick ranch offers 2,261 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on a generous 0.224-acre lot. Built in 1956 and thoughtfully maintained, the home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a master suite with an ensuite bath. The versatile floor plan is centered around a bright living area and a separate formal dining room, while the kitchen offers ample cabinet space and an eat-in area. A highlight of the property is the functional bonus room, perfect for a home office, hobby space, or guest overflow. Outside, the large fenced backyard is ideal for outdoor activities, complemented by a carport and additional parking pad. With its solid brick construction and prime location near local shops, dining, and Stone Mountain Park, this DeKalb County gem offers both character and convenience.

  17. 2026-03-20
    price $204,900 884-char remark
    Show marketing remark (884 chars)

    Ideally located near the heart of historic downtown Lithonia, this classic 4-sided brick ranch offers 2,261 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on a generous 0.224-acre lot. Built in 1956 and thoughtfully maintained, the home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a master suite with an ensuite bath. The versatile floor plan is centered around a bright living area and a separate formal dining room, while the kitchen offers ample cabinet space and an eat-in area. A highlight of the property is the functional bonus room, perfect for a home office, hobby space, or guest overflow. Outside, the large fenced backyard is ideal for outdoor activities, complemented by a carport and additional parking pad. With its solid brick construction and prime location near local shops, dining, and Stone Mountain Park, this DeKalb County gem offers both character and convenience.

  18. 2026-02-27
    listed $209,900 New 884-char remark
    Show marketing remark (884 chars)

    Ideally located near the heart of historic downtown Lithonia, this classic 4-sided brick ranch offers 2,261 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on a generous 0.224-acre lot. Built in 1956 and thoughtfully maintained, the home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a master suite with an ensuite bath. The versatile floor plan is centered around a bright living area and a separate formal dining room, while the kitchen offers ample cabinet space and an eat-in area. A highlight of the property is the functional bonus room, perfect for a home office, hobby space, or guest overflow. Outside, the large fenced backyard is ideal for outdoor activities, complemented by a carport and additional parking pad. With its solid brick construction and prime location near local shops, dining, and Stone Mountain Park, this DeKalb County gem offers both character and convenience.

  19. 2022-02-24
    soldstatus $4,479,001
  20. 2017-07-24
    soldstatus $916,600
  21. 2015-02-26
    soldstatus $306,300
  22. 2013-08-06
    price $40,000 565-char remark
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  23. 2013-07-24
    price $40,000
  24. 2013-07-24
    historical
  25. 2013-07-22
    status Pending
  26. 2013-07-19
    soldstatus $40,000 Sold 565-char remark
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  27. 2013-07-19
    price $45,000
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  28. 2013-07-19
    soldstatus $40,000 Sold
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  29. 2013-06-22
    price $45,000 565-char remark
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  30. 2013-06-05
    status Back On Market 565-char remark
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  31. 2013-06-05
    status Active
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  32. 2013-05-29
    status Under Contract 565-char remark
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  33. 2013-05-29
    status Pending
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  34. 2013-05-10
    listed $45,000 New 565-char remark
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  35. 2013-05-10
    listed $45,000 Active
    Show marketing remark (565 chars)

    Located near historic downtown Lithonia! Nice 4-sided brick home, 3BR/2b w/functional in-law suite. Separate LR opens to formal DR; kitchen w/hdwd flrs has island & eat-in area. Bright mstr bdrm w/double closets; bonus rm for extra space;laundry rm leads to deep 1 car garage. In-law suite has kit, brkfst area, bdrm & full bath. 2-car carport plus 3 car parking pad; fenced bkyd for entertaining. Not a foreclosure or short sale. Call for a preview. Property sold AS-IS, No Seller Repairs, Seller's Property Disclosure available. Cash or Conventional Only.

  36. 2010-06-10
    historical
  37. 2010-01-28
    soldstatus $11,000 Sold
  38. 1994-09-09
    soldstatus $49,000
  39. 1984-11-01
    soldstatus $58,000

ⓘ 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
$5,940 · $495/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$5,940 · $495/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 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥105°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 5/10 Major 26% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 5/10 Major 7 unhealthy d/yr today · 10 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$25,856
− Mortgage interest
−$9,797
− Property taxes
−$5,940
− Insurance
−$874
− Repairs & maintenance
−$2,069
− Management
−$2,069
− Depreciation
−$5,088
Taxable income
$20
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$5
After-tax cash flow
$2,601/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

Census place
Lithonia, GA
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

Price history

+210.2% since first listed
26 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-09 Price Changed $179,900 GAMLS
  • 2026-04-17 Price Changed $189,900 GAMLS
  • 2026-04-10 Price Changed $194,900 GAMLS
  • 2026-03-20 Price Changed $204,900 GAMLS
  • 2026-02-27 Listed $209,900 GAMLS
  • 2022-02-24 Sold (Public Records) $4,479,001 Public Records
  • 2017-07-24 Sold (Public Records) $916,600 Public Records
  • 2015-02-26 Sold (Public Records) $306,300 Public Records
  • 2013-08-06 Price Changed $40,000 GAMLS
  • 2013-07-24 Price Changed $40,000 FMLS
  • 2013-07-24 Listing Removed FMLS
  • 2013-07-22 Pending FMLS
  • 2013-07-19 Sold (MLS) $40,000 GAMLS
  • 2013-07-19 Sold (MLS) $40,000 FMLS
  • 2013-07-19 Price Changed $45,000 FMLS
  • 2013-06-22 Price Changed $45,000 GAMLS
  • 2013-06-05 Relisted GAMLS
  • 2013-06-05 Relisted FMLS
  • 2013-05-29 Pending GAMLS
  • 2013-05-29 Pending FMLS
  • 2013-05-10 Listed $45,000 GAMLS
  • 2013-05-10 Listed $45,000 FMLS
  • 2010-06-10 Listing Removed FMLS
  • 2010-01-28 Sold (MLS) $11,000 FMLS
  • 1994-09-09 Sold (Public Records) $49,000 Public Records
  • 1984-11-01 Sold (Public Records) $58,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+18.9%/yr

Latest (2025): $5,940 · +2.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

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