Beautiful updated ranch home! New flooring, new paint & new lighting throughout! New roof & new HVAC! Spacious family room w/ high ceilings & separate sunroom! Open concept home w/ large dining room! Fantastic kitchen has SS appliances, light speckled granite, pantry & cozy breakfast nook w/ bay window! Kitchen also features tons of counter space w/ view to family room! Spacious master suite has trey ceilings & walk-in closet! Large master bath has double vanity, soaking tub, & walk-in shower! Secondary bedrooms share hall bath! Private low maintenance backyard!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Simpson• Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners
Listed by David Simpson• Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners
Bought with Alyssa Garrett• BHGRE Metro Brokers
Source:FMLS #6679185
Redfin Estimate
$242,957
$68K since sold in June 2020$5,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 1.8% higher than the average sale price ($239K) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautiful updated ranch home! New flooring, new paint & new lighting throughout! New roof & new HVAC! Spacious family room w/ high ceilings & separate sunroom! Open concept home w/ large dining room! Fantastic kitchen has SS appliances, light speckled granite, pantry & cozy breakfast nook w/ bay window! Kitchen also features tons of counter space w/ view to family room! Spacious master suite has trey ceilings & walk-in closet! Large master bath has double vanity, soaking tub, & walk-in shower! Secondary bedrooms share hall bath! Private low maintenance backyard!
GAMLS #8576608
Oct 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 22, 2019
Price Changed
$119,000
$73/sq ft
Jul 11, 2019
Price Changed
$125,000
$77/sq ft
May 3, 2019
Listed
$130,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 2004
Sold
$127,900
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 29, 1996
Sold
$96,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 27, 1992
Sold
$75,900
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 1991
Sold
$70,700
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1988
Sold
$139,500
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,960 (−10.5%)
$14,168 + $87,032
$101,200
2024
$3,308 (+57.5%)
$14,168 + $87,032
$101,200
2023
$2,100 (−21.5%)
$14,168 + $87,032
$101,200
2022
$2,676 (+18.5%)
$14,000 + $74,080
$88,080
2021
$2,259 (−25.7%)
$6,680 + $63,320
$70,000
2020
$3,040 (+112.7%)
$6,680 + $63,320
$70,000
2019
$1,429 (+16.2%)
$7,080 + $36,280
$43,360
2018
$1,230 (+12.3%)
$7,080 + $30,560
$37,640
2017
$1,095 (+2.3%)
$7,080 + $30,560
$37,640
2016
$1,071 (+10.3%)
$7,080 + $25,600
$32,680
2014
$971 (+2.6%)
$7,080 + $22,800
$29,880
2013
$946 (−3.9%)
$7,040 + $22,680
$29,720
2012
$985 (−30.0%)
$7,040 + $22,680
$29,720
2011
$1,407 (+9.2%)
$7,800 + $33,200
$41,000
2010
$1,288 (−6.9%)
$9,206 + $31,794
$41,000
2008
$1,384
Tax history for 5897 Giles Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,960 (−10.5%)
$14,168 + $87,032
$101,200
2024
$3,308 (+57.5%)
$14,168 + $87,032
$101,200
2023
$2,100 (−21.5%)
$14,168 + $87,032
$101,200
2022
$2,676 (+18.5%)
$14,000 + $74,080
$88,080
2021
$2,259 (−25.7%)
$6,680 + $63,320
$70,000
2020
$3,040 (+112.7%)
$6,680 + $63,320
$70,000
2019
$1,429 (+16.2%)
$7,080 + $36,280
$43,360
2018
$1,230 (+12.3%)
$7,080 + $30,560
$37,640
2017
$1,095 (+2.3%)
$7,080 + $30,560
$37,640
2016
$1,071 (+10.3%)
$7,080 + $25,600
$32,680
2014
$971 (+2.6%)
$7,080 + $22,800
$29,880
2013
$946 (−3.9%)
$7,040 + $22,680
$29,720
2012
$985 (−30.0%)
$7,040 + $22,680
$29,720
2011
$1,407 (+9.2%)
$7,800 + $33,200
$41,000
2010
$1,288 (−6.9%)
$9,206 + $31,794
$41,000
2008
$1,384
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
1,625
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
16 069 02 214
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
RSM
Small Lot Residential Mix District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the RSM Small Lot Residential Mix District is as follows: To provide for the creation of residential neighborhoods that allow a mix of single-family attached and detached housing options; To provide flexibility in design and product on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding neighborhoods; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Separate Tub/Shower,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room
Interior Features: Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave
Flooring: Carpet, Other
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room,Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,View to Family Room
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Family Room, Sun Room
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Awning(s), Private Front Entry, Private Yard
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Redan
Middle Or Junior School: Lithonia
High School: Lithonia
Location Information
Directions: From I-20 E/GA-402 E toward Augusta - Take the Panola Rd exit, EXIT 71 - Keep left at the fork in the ramp - then turn left onto Panola Rd - then turn right onto Covington Highway - turn left onto Wellborn Rd - Then turn left onto Giles Rd - House #5897 is on your LEFT :)
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,625
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 16 069 02 214
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Redan Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Lithonia Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
Lithonia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
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