DeKalb County property record for 1561 Smithson Dr, Lithonia, GA 30058
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,534 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,258 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-125-01-071 |
| Primary APN | 16-125-01-071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,534 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 10 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1561 SMITHSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | LITHONIA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30058-6157 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RCH |
| Legal Description | CASTLE DOWNS U-1 P-2 BLOCK A LOT 50 11-17-92 72 X 135 X 72 X 135 0.22AC |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE DOWNS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | LITHONIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 23330 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1561 SMITHSON DR, LITHONIA, GA 30058-6157 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 20741 / 261 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1196000077 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $3,258.00 (+10.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $112,200 (-8.6%) Land $16,000 Building $96,200 | $280,500 (-8.6%) Land $40,000 Building $240,500 |
| 2023 | $2,959.00 (-4.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $122,760 (+18.17%) Land $16,000 Building $106,760 | $306,900 (+18.17%) Land $40,000 Building $266,900 |
| 2022 | $3,100.00 | $103,880 Land $10,000 Building $93,880 | $259,700 Land $25,000 Building $234,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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