Wellborn in Lithonia

Wellborn
Homes for Sale in Lithonia, GA

All 251 homes for sale in Lithonia, GA · median $239,000

Community in Lithonia · DeKalb County · ZIP 30035
Median sale $152K
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As of September 2026, Wellborn in Lithonia, GA has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $152,000, $82 per square foot, a median 40 days on market, sellers accepting 72% of original asking (-48% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1986–2023. At the median price and DeKalb County's 2025 rate of 34.42 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,090.

Wellborn key facts
LocationLithonia, DeKalb County, GA · ZIP 30035, 30058, 30087
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersNone, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Near Shopping, Park, Walk To Schools
Sale prices, last 12 months$152,000 median across 7 closed sales · $82 per sq ft · -48.0% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)40 median
For sale right now2 active, 1 pending · median asking $251,950 · 3.4 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, “Wellborn key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/wellborn, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Wellborn: 1 new listing (median asking $244,900), 1 under contract right now. As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Live · Wellborn Housing Pulse Georgia MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$152K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 48.0% vs the prior 12 months
-48.0%
1-yr price change
n = 7 and 6 sales in the two windows
$82/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $161 in 2025
71.6%
Sale vs ask
DeKalb median: 96.5%
Tempo
3.4mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
40days
Median DOM · closed
18 days at the 2024 low
33%
Under contract
DeKalb: 18% (513 of 2,868)
2 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Track record · 3 years of records
1,874sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Wellborn's numbers point to a small, quiet corner of the DeKalb County market rather than a high-volume subdivision. With a median price of $170,000 and a median of $90.72 per square foot, pricing here sits well below what per-square-foot math produces in most closer-in DeKalb pockets, which tells you condition and lot-level variation are doing a lot of the work in setting value, not a shared set of amenities or a uniform build era.

A median days-on-market of just over 51 days, combined with only 8 closings in the current window, means this is a thin data set. That is not a red flag by itself, but it does mean a single unusual sale can move the median more than it would in a larger community. Buyers and sellers should treat the current figures as directional, price each listing on its own condition and comps, and expect negotiation room rather than a fast, competitive-offer environment.

Wellborn Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Wellborn right now

🟡 Balanced market. 3.4 months of supply and 33% 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: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 7 closed sales in 12 months).

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($152K) is down 48.0% from the prior 12 months ($292K). With about 4 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: Medium (7 and 6 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 55% below the typical DeKalb County sale ($152K vs $340K, trailing 12 months, Georgia MLS records).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated September 22, 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

Wellborn market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $152K ($82 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 40 days on market for closed sales, and 3.4 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 48% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Georgia MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 30035 (Lithonia), 175 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $258K ($142/sq ft), up 11.8% year over year, with a median 51 days on market. Right now 48 active and 9 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30035 housing market.

Georgia MLS sales records identify 16 homes in Wellborn that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1953 and 1997 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 1,874 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.

Wellborn is a Lithonia community in DeKalb County with no community amenities currently identified in MLS listings, so the value case here is built on the home and lot rather than a shared clubhouse or pool.

Best for

  • Buying based on the individual home's condition and layout rather than a shared amenity package.
  • Looking for a lower per-square-foot entry point in DeKalb County and willing to do diligence on condition.
  • Comfortable with a slower-moving listing timeline and using that time to negotiate price or terms.

Probably not for

  • Needing a pool, clubhouse, or other on-site community amenities as part of the purchase.
  • Expecting a fast sale timeline or a competitive multiple-offer market.
  • Relying heavily on a large comp set to validate pricing before making a decision.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Wellborn

Live MLS inventory for Wellborn. 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 Wellborn listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Wellborn Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Wellborn listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 2202 Lowtrail Court · $229,500 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 7, 2026 · listed by Integrity One Realty, LLC
  • 2224 Hightrail Court · $244,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 11, 2026 · listed by Entera Realty
  • 6060 Old Wellborn Trace · $259,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 10, 2026 · listed by Joe Stockdale Real Estate

Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • DeKalb County School System
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Panola Way · Elementary
  • Lithonia · Middle
  • Lithonia · High

District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Wellborn listings and can change; always confirm with the DeKalb County School System for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Wellborn address.

If we were buying in Wellborn today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Wellborn.

Best Buy
Buying a home priced for its condition rather than for a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
An 8-sale sample means the published median can shift quickly with the next closing.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable evaluating each home on its own merits rather than leaning on neighborhood comps.
Avoid If
Needing a fast, competitive-offer sale or a community with established shared amenities.

Reading a thin data set correctly

The median price of $170,000 against a per-square-foot median of $90.72 puts Wellborn in territory where the underlying square footage and finish level matter more than neighborhood branding. Homes trading below that per-square-foot figure are likely carrying deferred maintenance or dated finishes; homes above it are likely reflecting recent updates or a larger, more efficient floor plan. Either way, a buyer needs a real walkthrough and inspection, not just a comp pull, to know which side of that line a given listing sits on.

The 8 closings behind this window is a small sample for a full community, and the 51.5-day median days-on-market suggests homes here are not moving at a sprint. For a seller, that argues for pricing to the condition of the home rather than chasing the median, and for building in enough time to let the right buyer find the listing. For a buyer, it argues for patience and for using that time to negotiate on price or terms rather than assuming a fast multiple-offer situation.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Wellborn. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
2.2D · Buy Score
Recent Direction0.0/10
Liquidity & Demand6.6/10
Pricing Power0.0/10

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 (2.2). Basis: Recent Direction -48.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 3.4 months of supply; Pricing Power 71.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with only 8 recent closings, the comps that exist matter enormously and the ones that do not exist matter just as much. Momentum pulls the full closed and active picture in DeKalb County, prices each Wellborn listing against actual condition and square footage rather than a thin median, and structures offers and listings around a market that rewards patience and preparation over speed.

Wellborn in 15 seconds.

Best forBuying a home priced for its condition rather than for a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageThe per-square-foot median leaves room to find value in homes that need work.
Biggest riskAn 8-sale sample means the published median can shift quickly with the next closing.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable evaluating each home on its own merits rather than leaning on neighborhood comps.
Avoid ifNeeding a fast, competitive-offer sale or a community with established shared amenities.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Wellborn homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Wellborn.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Wellborn sales matched to your home.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

23% of homes for sale in ZIP 30058 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 (2026-09-22).

Wellborn Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Wellborn is currently a seller's market. About 3.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $251,950, and homes go under contract in about 46 days.

3.4
Months supply
$251,950
Median list
$188,000
Median sold
$141
Per sqft
46
Days on mkt
2/1/7
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Wellborn?
The median sale price in Wellborn was $152K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (7 closed sales, Georgia MLS).
How long do homes in Wellborn take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 40 days on market (7 sales, Georgia MLS).
Is Wellborn a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Wellborn is roughly balanced: 3.4 months of supply at the current sales pace (Georgia MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Wellborn?
The best agent for Wellborn is one who actively works Lithonia and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Wellborn.
How do I find a top Lithonia real estate agent who knows Wellborn?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Wellborn and the wider Lithonia area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Wellborn?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Wellborn purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Wellborn, and what county is it in?
Wellborn is in Lithonia, DeKalb County, GA, ZIP codes 30035, 30058, 30087.
Is Wellborn a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Wellborn: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $152K (7 sales), 39% below the Lithonia median of $250K; homes took a median 40 days to go under contract; supply is 3.4 months at the current sales pace, which is balanced. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buying based on the individual home's condition and layout rather than a shared amenity package.Excellent fit
Looking for a lower per-square-foot entry point in DeKalb County and willing to do diligence on condition.Excellent fit
Comfortable with a slower-moving listing timeline and using that time to negotiate price or terms.Excellent fit
Needing a pool, clubhouse, or other on-site community amenities as part of the purchase.Probably not
Expecting a fast sale timeline or a competitive multiple-offer market.Probably not
Relying heavily on a large comp set to validate pricing before making a decision.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsGeorgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026)
Community market statsGeorgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesGeorgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2023 (18 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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Thinking of selling in Wellborn? 7 recorded closings; median 40 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the DeKalb County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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