Brand new roof! Fresh Paint! Welcome to 5438 Salem Springs Drive, a charming and well-kept home tucked inside a quiet Lithonia community that offers comfort, convenience, and long-term potential. This inviting property features a functional layout with bright living spaces, a spacious kitchen, and generously sized bedrooms that make everyday living easy. The level lot provides a private backyard perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Whether you're a first-time buyer searching for an affordable home or an investor looking to add a strong rental opportunity to your portfolio, this property delivers versatility and value. Located just minutes from shopping, parks, schools, and major highways, it offers quick access to everything the area has to offer while maintaining the peaceful feel of a residential neighborhood.
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$240,000
5438 Salem Springs Dr, Lithonia, GA 30038
3beds
1,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$243,100 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$1,800 Estimated rent
Home value
$243,100
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Bright living spacesFunctional layoutSpacious kitchenLevel lotGenerously sized bedrooms
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Listed by:
Jon S Dabney Jr. 770-560-2005,
Jason Mitchell Real Estate Georgia
Bought with:
Non Mls Salesperson
Non-Mls Company
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10678787
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Foyer
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: None
Features
- Split Bedroom Plan, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,560
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,560
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Private
Details
- Parcel number: 16 045 01 068
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Salem Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Lithonia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $243,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,816
- Date on market: 1/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Sold | $240,000$154/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10678787 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Pending sale | $240,000$154/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10678787 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $240,000+12.2%$154/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7709219 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Sold | $213,920-4.9%$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Pending sale | $224,900$144/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10427218 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2025 | Price change | $224,900-13.2%$144/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7497989 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $259,000+139.8%$166/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7497989 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2016 | Sold | $108,000$69/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #5711944 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2016 | Pending sale | $108,000$69/sqft |
Source: ERA SUNRISE REALTY #5711944 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $108,000$69/sqft |
Source: ERA SUNRISE REALTY #5711944 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2016 | Pending sale | $108,000$69/sqft |
Source: ERA SUNRISE REALTY #5711944 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $108,000+8.1%$69/sqft |
Source: ERA SUNRISE REALTY #5711944 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2016 | Listing removed | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Meridian Management Group, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2015 | Listed for rent | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Meridian Management Group, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2014 | Sold | $99,900+34.1%$64/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #5296660 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2014 | Listing removed | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Georgia Residential Partners, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2014 | Pending sale | $74,500+11%$48/sqft |
Source: Stewart Brokers #5243970 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2014 | Listed for rent | $995$1/sqft |
Source: Georgia Residential Partners, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2014 | Sold | $67,125-9.9%$43/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #5243970 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $74,500$48/sqft |
Source: Marta Stewart #5243970 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2014 | Pending sale | $74,500$48/sqft |
Source: Stewart Brokers #5243970 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2014 | Listed for sale | $74,500-43.8%$48/sqft |
Source: Marta Stewart #5243970 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2013 | Sold | $132,558+47.5%$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/1998 | Sold | $89,900$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,816 -0.9% | $97,520 -1.7% |
| 2024 | $4,861 +20.4% | $99,240 +20.4% |
| 2023 | $4,038 +3% | $82,440 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $3,921 +24.3% | $81,360 +29.3% |
| 2021 | $3,153 +16.5% | $62,920 +17.7% |
| 2020 | $2,706 +6.8% | $53,440 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $2,534 +15.3% | $49,880 +18.4% |
| 2018 | $2,198 +4.6% | $42,120 +5.7% |
| 2017 | $2,102 +13.9% | $39,840 +17.3% |
| 2016 | $1,846 | $33,960 +14% |
| 2014 | $1,846 | $29,800 +50.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $19,840 |
| 2012 | -- | $19,840 -16.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $23,712 -35.4% |
| 2010 | $1,153 | $36,680 |
| 2009 | $1,153 -5.9% | $36,680 -22.4% |
| 2008 | $1,225 -0.5% | $47,240 |
| 2007 | $1,232 | $47,240 |
| 2006 | $1,232 +5.6% | $47,240 |
| 2005 | $1,166 +1.6% | $47,240 |
| 2004 | $1,147 +18.2% | $47,240 +14.2% |
| 2003 | $970 +16.2% | $41,360 +2.6% |
| 2002 | $835 +38.9% | $40,320 |
| 2001 | $601 | $40,320 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 30038
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Flat Rock Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Salem Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Martin Luther King- Jr. High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flat Rock
- Middle: Salem
- High: Martin Luther King Jr
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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