Moving to Lithonia, Georgia: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-11, the median home sold in Lithonia, Georgia over the last 12 months went for $247,000 (619 closings across 224 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $143 per square foot for a median 1,774-sq-ft home built around 1999. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 52 days, and with 294 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 5.7 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 39% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Lithonia
Three price points from 654 recent Lithonia closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $203,750: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,514 sq ft, built around 1998 (117 sales).
- Around $247,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 1,718 sq ft, built around 1998 (172 sales).
- Around $305,000: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 2.5-bath home of about 2,173 sq ft, built around 2000 (132 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Lithonia
Take the median $247,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,276/month. Georgia taxes 40% of fair market value: at DeKalb County’s typical unincorporated millage of 34.42 mills, the median home’s bill is roughly $3,332/year ($278/month) after the standard homestead exemption — county and school exemptions vary and can lower it; inside a city, add the city millage. Georgia homeowners insurance runs well below Florida’s coastal premiums for most of the state; get a quote on the specific address, since roof age and wind exposure still move it. All in, budget on the order of $1,554/month to own the median Lithonia home.
For the full worksheet — the 40% assessment, the exemptions DeKalb County offers, and city versus unincorporated millage — see the DeKalb County property tax guide.
Where people are buying: Lithonia’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions Run | 35 | $378,660 | 76 |
| Kingsley Creek | 32 | $385,495 | 46 |
| Riverbend Overlook | 19 | $241,000 | 53 |
| Cutters Mill | 14 | $265,000 | 51 |
| Chestnut Lake | 13 | $215,000 | 31 |
| Chestnut Lake Preserve | 13 | $224,000 | 63 |
| Stonebridge Creek Estates | 13 | $218,900 | 63 |
| Creekside Village | 12 | $299,900 | 74 |
Lithonia by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 30058 (393 sales, median $258,000), 30038 (236 sales, median $227,650).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 79% were single-family homes, 17% townhomes or villas, and 4% condos. New construction accounted for 10% of closings, led by Champions Run, Kingsley Creek, Creekside Village, Kingsley Way. The housing stock skews mixed: 17% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 9% before 1980.
Getting around from Lithonia
Measured from the center of Lithonia’s recent sales: Downtown Atlanta is about 14 miles; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is about 17 miles; Alpharetta is about 26 miles; Athens is about 48 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
Confirm school zoning for any specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use DeKalb County’s typical millage of 34.42; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Get an insurance quote for the specific address before you go under contract.
Lithonia: the case for and against
What works in Lithonia’s favor
- prices run 39% below the statewide median in our coverage
- property tax is levied on 40% of value, so the effective rate is lower than the millage suggests, and most counties add homestead exemptions on top
What to plan for
- Georgia has a flat state income tax (about 5%, scheduled to keep stepping down), which Florida does not
Your Lithonia relocation toolkit
- Homes for sale in Lithonia right now
- New construction in Lithonia
- Lithonia ZIP codes with prices
- Search every Lithonia community
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Lithonia communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are DeKalb County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.