Amherst Downs
Homes for Sale in Lithonia, GA
All 251 homes for sale in Lithonia, GA · median $239,000 · 148 homes for sale in 30038
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Photo courtesy of Kelley Kesterson · via Georgia MLS
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $237,250, $123 per square foot, a median 32 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1990–2000. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,270.
| Location | Lithonia, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30038 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $237,250 median across 4 closed sales · $123 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 32 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Amherst Downs key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/amherst-downs, data as of September 20, 2026.
Amherst Downs is pricing around $237,250 at the median, with price per square foot near $122.64 — a level that points to condition and finish doing most of the work on value here rather than any single standout feature. With closing activity limited to four transactions in this window, treat any single data point as directional, not a hard ceiling or floor.
Homes are moving in just over 30 days on average, which is a workable pace for both sides: sellers are not sitting on the market indefinitely, and buyers still have room to negotiate on condition or terms rather than getting rushed into a bidding war.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Amherst DownsHomes for Sale in Lithonia, GA right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
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The 60-Second Overview
Amherst Downs market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $237K ($123 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 32 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 30038 (Lithonia), 300 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $254K ($145/sq ft), down 2.0% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 78 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 5.0 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 30038 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 8 homes in Amherst Downs that have changed hands since 2024, built between 1987 and 2000 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 2,016 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.
Amherst Downs sits in Lithonia, DeKalb County, with pricing and pace that reflect a smaller, lower-turnover pocket of the county's resale market rather than a high-volume subdivision.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Amherst Downs is best for.
Best for
- Prioritizing square footage and price per square foot over a built-in amenity package.
- Comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition rather than leaning on community-wide averages built from a small number of closings.
- Working with a roughly 30-day market pace that allows time to negotiate rather than needing an immediate close.
Probably not for
- Needing an HOA-run pool, clubhouse, or organized recreation as part of the purchase.
- Requiring a large, deep comparable set to validate pricing before making an offer.
- Looking for a fixed, narrow price band rather than a market where per-home condition drives wide value swings.
Housing distress & ownership in Amherst Downs, Lithonia
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Amherst Downs on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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The Amherst Downs buying strategy.
If we were buying in Amherst Downs today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Amherst Downs.
What the numbers are actually saying
A median price of $237,250 against a per-square-foot figure of $122.64 suggests this is a market where the underlying square footage and lot, not upgrades or a branded amenity package, set the baseline. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so buyers should evaluate the home and street itself rather than expecting a clubhouse, pool, or organized recreation to factor into value.
The four-closing window behind this snapshot is small, which means the median and per-square-foot figures can shift meaningfully with the next handful of sales. That is not a red flag on its own, but it does mean a buyer or seller here should lean on a direct comparison of recent, similar closings rather than treating the community-wide median as gospel for a specific address.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Amherst Downs. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with this few recorded closings, the median can move fast on the next sale or two — we track those closings as they post and adjust pricing guidance in real time instead of relying on a stale headline number.
Amherst Downs in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Amherst Downs buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (8 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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