Rare opportunity to own a mansion on over 10 acres with a gated driveway in Smoke Rise. Home has tremendous potential but needs considerable repairs. Seller will only consider cash offers with no contingencies. Home has discoloration which could be mold but has not been tested. Employees and family members residing with employees of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, its affiliates or subsidiaries are strictly prohibited from directly or indirectly purchasing any property owned by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by TOMMY BLACKWELL• Blackwell Realty Company
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #5559466
Redfin Estimate
$1,288,347
$742K since sold in July 2015$47K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 63.3% higher than the average sale price ($789K) of 6 comparable homes.
Rare opportunity to own a mansion on over 10 acres with a gated driveway in Smoke Rise. Home has tremendous potential but needs considerable repairs. Seller will only consider cash offers with no contingencies. Home has discoloration which could be mold but has not been tested. Employees and family members residing with employees of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, its affiliates or subsidiaries are strictly prohibited from directly or indirectly purchasing any property owned by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
FMLS #5559466
Jul 27, 2015
Sold
$546,000
$73/sq ft
Jul 13, 2015
Contingent
—
Jul 10, 2015
Relisted
—
Jul 9, 2015
Contingent
—
Jun 24, 2015
Listed
$546,000
$73/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 2001
Sold
$130,000
$17/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 25, 1998
Sold
$1,600,000
$214/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 1997
Sold
$1,425,000
$190/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,931 (−3.5%)
$344,000 + $336,920
$680,920
2024
$19,620 (+4.0%)
$344,000 + $336,920
$680,920
2023
$18,859 (+65.4%)
$344,000 + $348,600
$692,600
2022
$11,402 (−1.8%)
$162,400 + $177,600
$340,000
2021
$11,613 (+1.5%)
$162,400 + $177,600
$340,000
2020
$11,442 (−20.4%)
$162,400 + $177,600
$340,000
2019
$14,372 (+81.0%)
$162,400 + $311,120
$473,520
2018
$7,940 (−8.0%)
$164,140 + $54,260
$218,400
2017
$8,628 (−22.3%)
$164,140 + $54,260
$218,400
2016
$11,107 (−38.8%)
$162,400 + $219,320
$381,720
2014
$18,137 (−0.1%)
$162,400 + $178,120
$340,520
2013
$18,157 (−0.1%)
$162,360 + $231,200
$393,560
2012
$18,177 (−4.3%)
$162,360 + $231,200
$393,560
2011
$18,999 (−12.0%)
$162,360 + $258,120
$420,480
2010
$21,580 (−6.0%)
$219,982 + $310,498
$530,480
2008
$22,966
Tax history for 5535 Hugh Howell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,931 (−3.5%)
$344,000 + $336,920
$680,920
2024
$19,620 (+4.0%)
$344,000 + $336,920
$680,920
2023
$18,859 (+65.4%)
$344,000 + $348,600
$692,600
2022
$11,402 (−1.8%)
$162,400 + $177,600
$340,000
2021
$11,613 (+1.5%)
$162,400 + $177,600
$340,000
2020
$11,442 (−20.4%)
$162,400 + $177,600
$340,000
2019
$14,372 (+81.0%)
$162,400 + $311,120
$473,520
2018
$7,940 (−8.0%)
$164,140 + $54,260
$218,400
2017
$8,628 (−22.3%)
$164,140 + $54,260
$218,400
2016
$11,107 (−38.8%)
$162,400 + $219,320
$381,720
2014
$18,137 (−0.1%)
$162,400 + $178,120
$340,520
2013
$18,157 (−0.1%)
$162,360 + $231,200
$393,560
2012
$18,177 (−4.3%)
$162,360 + $231,200
$393,560
2011
$18,999 (−12.0%)
$162,360 + $258,120
$420,480
2010
$21,580 (−6.0%)
$219,982 + $310,498
$530,480
2008
$22,966
*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
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
2.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.75 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,486
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 181 03 004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Bidet,Double Vanity,Separate His/Hers,Whirlpool Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Sitting Room
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 8
Fireplace Features: Basement, Double Sided, Family Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Entrance Foyer 2 Story, His and Hers Closets, Permanent Attic Stairs, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Property Condition: Fixer
Pool Features: In Ground
Spa Features: Private
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Pool House
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: 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: Heading east on 285 take exit 39B onto 78 E take exit 7 for GA-236 N/Hugh Howell Rd to right on Hugh Howell Rd property is on the right with separate drive and private gate after Kanawha.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
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Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,486
Stories: 2.2
Lot Size: 10.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 181 03 004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Smoke Rise Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
Tucker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Tucker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
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