DeKalb County property record for 1480 Smithson Dr, Lithonia, GA 30058
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,068 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,107 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-125-01-021 |
| Primary APN | 16-125-01-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,068 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,656 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 1480 SMITHSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | LITHONIA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30058-6156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R100 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESHONG ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | LITHONIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 23330 |
1480 Smithson Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1480 SMITHSON DR, LITHONIA, GA 30058-6156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201620671 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25785 / 626 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020926001 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Property Address | 1480 SMITHSON DR, LITHONIA, GA 30058-6156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1480 SMITHSON DR, LITHONIA, GA 30058-6156 |
| Document Number | 0309890792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Book Page | 0000030989/0000000792 |
| Name | US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 276 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1480 Smithson Dr was $5,107.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,107.00 | $106,000 Land $16,000 Building $90,000 | $265,000 Land $40,000 Building $225,000 |
| 2023 | $4,963.00 (+31.82%) | $103,920 (+34.12%) Land $16,000 Building $87,920 | $259,800 (+34.12%) Land $40,000 Building $219,800 |
| 2022 | $3,765.00 | $77,480 Land $7,200 Building $70,280 | $193,700 Land $18,000 Building $175,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1480 Smithson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1480 Smithson Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEKALB COUNTY serves 743,000 people · EPA ID GA0890001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 222 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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