Fairington Downs
Homes for Sale in Lithonia, GA
All 251 homes for sale in Lithonia, GA · median $239,000 · 149 homes for sale in 30038
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Photo courtesy of Rone Y Paulding, Bridge Brokers & Associates · via Georgia MLS
As of September 2026, Fairington Downs in Lithonia, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $189,000, $160 per square foot, a median 132 days on market, sellers accepting 79% of original asking (-20% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1988–1988. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,600.
| Location | Lithonia, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30038 |
|---|---|
| Amenities listed by sellers | None |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $189,000 median across 3 closed sales · $160 per sq ft · -19.6% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 132 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $140,000 · 4.0 months of supply |
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, “Fairington Downs key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/fairington-downs, data as of September 20, 2026.
Fairington Downs is trading at a median of $189,000, with price per square foot at $160.44. With only three closings in the current window, that median is a snapshot, not a trend line, and any single sale can move it. Treat the figure as a starting reference point for a conversation, not a fixed benchmark.
A median days-on-market of 132 says these listings are sitting well past a typical fast-moving cycle. That points to a buyer's posture right now: room to negotiate on price and terms, and less pressure to move quickly on the first showing. Sellers here should expect that pricing accuracy at listing matters more than usual, since overpriced homes appear to be absorbing the extra time on market.
Fairington Downs right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Georgia MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($189K) is down 19.6% from the prior 12 months ($235K). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (3 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 23, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Fairington Downs market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $189K ($160 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 132 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 20% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
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 Fairington Downs that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1988 and 1988 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 1,422 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.
Fairington Downs is a Lithonia community in DeKalb County where recent MLS activity is thin, and pricing reflects that limited sample rather than a broad, established trend.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Fairington Downs is best for.
Best for
- Buying at an entry-level price point in DeKalb County and willing to evaluate homes individually rather than lean on a thin market median.
- Negotiating on price or terms, since the extended days-on-market suggests reduced competitive pressure.
- Prioritizing price per square foot over community amenities, given none are currently identified in MLS listings.
Probably not for
- Needing a fast closing timeline in a market where the median days-on-market runs well over four months.
- Relying on a large comparable-sales pool to validate price, since only three closings inform the current data.
- Expecting built-in community amenities as part of the purchase decision.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Fairington Downs
Live MLS inventory for Fairington Downs. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Fairington Downs listings as of 2026-09-23, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Fairington Downs on the map.
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Schools
- DeKalb County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Fairington · Elementary
- Salem · Middle
- Martin Luther King Jr · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Fairington Downs listings and can change; always confirm with the DeKalb County School System for a specific address.
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The Fairington Downs buying strategy.
If we were buying in Fairington 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 Fairington Downs.
Reading a thin data set correctly
With just three closings feeding the current numbers, Fairington Downs does not yet have the volume to support confident forecasting. The $189,000 median and $160.44 per-square-foot figure are useful as a baseline, but each represents a meaningful share of all recent activity here, which means the next sale could shift the picture noticeably.
The 132-day median days-on-market is the more telling number in this set. It suggests homes are not moving on urgency, and buyers willing to do diligence on condition and comparable pricing have room to negotiate. No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so any amenity value should be confirmed directly rather than assumed from the listing itself.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fairington Downs. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Fairington Downs buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (2.4). Basis: Recent Direction -19.6% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 79.1% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a data set this thin, interpretation matters more than the raw numbers. We pull the actual comparable sales behind the median, verify condition and property specifics listing by listing, and help you decide whether $189,000 is a fair anchor for a specific home or an outlier worth discounting.
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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 Fairington Downs buy.
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17% of homes for sale in ZIP 30038 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-23).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 23, 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 2023 (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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