A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL SPLIT LEVEL HOME IN THE SMOKE RISE COMMUNITY. VAULTED, BEAMED CEILINGS IN MASTER STE, BREAKFAST AREA W/BAY WINDOW, LAUNDRY ROOM W/LAUNDRY CHUTE, LOWER DAYLIGHT LEVEL HAS LARGE, FINISHED RM & 2 ADDITIONAL UNFINISHED RMS, SCREENED PORCH W/BRICK FLOOR, BEAUTIFUL GARDENS SURROUNDING ENTIRE HOME, RECIRCULATING GOLDFISH POND, PRIVATE WOODED FULLY FENCED BACKYARD HOME SITUATED ON 1+ ACRE LOT. SHORT COMMUTE TO CDC, EMORY & MUCH MORE! HOMEOWNERS MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE, NOT MANDATORY, INCLUDES POOL, TENNIS & COUNTRY CLUB. SOLD AS IS!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by WANDA LOWE MERRITT• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Maritza Pena• Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
Source:FMLS #5281722
Redfin Estimate
$397,175
$247K since sold in September 2014$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 19.4% lower than the average sale price ($493K) of 6 comparable homes.
A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL SPLIT LEVEL HOME IN THE SMOKE RISE COMMUNITY. VAULTED, BEAMED CEILINGS IN MASTER STE, BREAKFAST AREA W/BAY WINDOW, LAUNDRY ROOM W/LAUNDRY CHUTE, LOWER DAYLIGHT LEVEL HAS LARGE, FINISHED RM & 2 ADDITIONAL UNFINISHED RMS, SCREENED PORCH W/BRICK FLOOR, BEAUTIFUL GARDENS SURROUNDING ENTIRE HOME, RECIRCULATING GOLDFISH POND, PRIVATE WOODED FULLY FENCED BACKYARD HOME SITUATED ON 1+ ACRE LOT. SHORT COMMUTE TO CDC, EMORY & MUCH MORE! HOMEOWNERS MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE, NOT MANDATORY, INCLUDES POOL, TENNIS & COUNTRY CLUB. SOLD AS IS!
FMLS #5281722
Sep 8, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 4, 2014
Sold
$150,000
$66/sq ft
Aug 7, 2014
Pending
—
Jul 30, 2014
Price Changed
$150,000
$66/sq ft
Jul 18, 2014
Relisted
—
Jul 17, 2014
Pending
—
Jun 30, 2014
Price Changed
$170,000
$74/sq ft
May 13, 2014
Price Changed
$198,000
$87/sq ft
Apr 25, 2014
Listed
$209,000
$91/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 6, 1999
Sold
$180,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,889 (+14.6%)
$42,000 + $123,720
$165,720
2024
$6,883 (+1.1%)
$42,000 + $123,720
$165,720
2023
$6,809 (+10.2%)
$42,000 + $103,160
$145,160
2022
$6,177 (+20.2%)
$42,000 + $92,680
$134,680
2021
$5,138 (+1.7%)
$27,600 + $81,560
$109,160
2020
$5,052 (+21.7%)
$27,600 + $81,560
$109,160
2019
$4,151 (−0.8%)
$26,520 + $61,480
$88,000
2018
$4,184 (−0.2%)
$26,520 + $61,480
$88,000
2017
$4,193 (+14.1%)
$26,520 + $61,480
$88,000
2016
$3,676 (+39.3%)
$26,520 + $49,600
$76,120
2014
$2,639 (+74.6%)
$20,504 + $39,480
$59,984
2013
$1,511 (−4.4%)
$13,880 + $34,080
$47,960
2012
$1,581 (−20.4%)
$13,880 + $34,080
$47,960
2011
$1,987 (−25.5%)
$23,840 + $34,336
$58,176
2010
$2,666 (+11.5%)
$19,920 + $65,560
$85,480
2008
$2,390
Tax history for 5448 Hugh Howell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,889 (+14.6%)
$42,000 + $123,720
$165,720
2024
$6,883 (+1.1%)
$42,000 + $123,720
$165,720
2023
$6,809 (+10.2%)
$42,000 + $103,160
$145,160
2022
$6,177 (+20.2%)
$42,000 + $92,680
$134,680
2021
$5,138 (+1.7%)
$27,600 + $81,560
$109,160
2020
$5,052 (+21.7%)
$27,600 + $81,560
$109,160
2019
$4,151 (−0.8%)
$26,520 + $61,480
$88,000
2018
$4,184 (−0.2%)
$26,520 + $61,480
$88,000
2017
$4,193 (+14.1%)
$26,520 + $61,480
$88,000
2016
$3,676 (+39.3%)
$26,520 + $49,600
$76,120
2014
$2,639 (+74.6%)
$20,504 + $39,480
$59,984
2013
$1,511 (−4.4%)
$13,880 + $34,080
$47,960
2012
$1,581 (−20.4%)
$13,880 + $34,080
$47,960
2011
$1,987 (−25.5%)
$23,840 + $34,336
$58,176
2010
$2,666 (+11.5%)
$19,920 + $65,560
$85,480
2008
$2,390
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.04 Acres
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
2,309
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 181 07 010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
RE
Residential Estate District
The purpose and intent of the mayor and city council in establishing the RE Residential Estate District is as follows: To preserve estate residential character and to provide for low density residential uses; To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the city where lots have a minimum area of one acre; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To ensure that the uses and structures authorized in the RE Residential Estate District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for the health, recreational and social opportunities for city citizens; To provide areas for agricultural uses as appropriate; To implement the future development map of the city's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Log
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Garage
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain,Eat-in Kitchen
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Multi/Split
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides, Cedar
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Smoke Rise
Middle Or Junior School: Tucker
High School: Tucker
Location Information
Directions: HIGHWAY 78 EAST TO EXIT AT HUGH HOWELL ROAD, TRAVEL HUGH HOWELL TO 5448, HOME ON RIGHT.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Homeowners Assoc, Pool
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,309
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 181 07 010
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Schools
Smoke Rise Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
Tucker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Tucker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
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