Pride in home ownership is evident throughout this well-maintained, thoughtfully updated home in the Panola Valley neighborhood of Lithonia! Located in DeKalb County, Lithonia is less than 30 minutes to downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield International Airport. Interstates 20 and 285 are close by, as are Stone Mountain Park and Stonecrest Mall. Large lots are found throughout the quiet community of Panola Valley, as is a park, tennis courts and a swimming pool. This attractive, split-level home includes an additional large lot, features three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage. Well-established landscaping surrounds the homes exterior, which features low-maintenance siding and brick accents. A large, concrete driveway leads to the covered front porch. Fine outdoor living is enjoyed on the backyards screened-in porch and on the expansive deck with awning. New roof added in March of 2009.The foyers wood laminate floor guides guests into the freshly painted living room, which features a vaulted ceiling and plush carpeting. The carpeting continues into the formal dining room, which includes crown molding and chair rail details. New hardwood floors are showcased in the spacious family room, as is a wood-burning fireplace. A French door provides access to the screened-in porch. Granite countertops, a breakfast area and stainless steel appliances are showcased in the nearby, updated kitchen. Ceramic tile floors appear in this room, as well as in the laundry room and in all three bathrooms. The three bedrooms are carpeted; the master bedroom includes a walk-in closet. Other amenities include an irrigation system, a security system, custom window treatments throughout and a new roof, which was put up 11/2008. The six-person hot tub is negotiable. Take the virtual tour at www.buyowner.com and enter A T L 29167.