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5279 ROCK SPRINGS RD

LITHONIA, GA 30038
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,312 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
9.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,517 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$113,960 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$72,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,960
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.9.52
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 192 ft²Porch · 168 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Salem Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Browns Mill Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Martin Luther King Jr. High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Dekalb County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30038These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,281
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,506 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,071
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,376
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

5279 Rock Springs Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 71% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Among the largest lots in Lithonia 30038
  • Older than 91% of homes in Lithonia 30038

How it measures up in Lithonia 30038

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lithonia 30038.

Living area2,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,894 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size9.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 5279 Rock Springs Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLithonia 30038DeKalb County
Living areabigger than2,312 ft²67% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than9.52 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than19719% of homes42% of homes

About 5279 Rock Springs Rd

How big is 5279 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia, GA?

5279 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia, GA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,312 square feet of living space and a 9.52-acre lot.

When was 5279 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia, GA built?

5279 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia, GA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5279 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia, GA?

5279 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia, GA is assigned to Salem Middle School (middle), rated D-; Browns Mill Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Martin Luther King Jr. High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Dekalb County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5279 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia, GA compare to other homes in Lithonia 30038?

Among the 14,061 homes in Lithonia 30038, it is bigger than 67% of them (2,312 ft² against a typical 1,894 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (9.52 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1971 against a typical 1999). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5279 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5279 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia, GA was $5,517. The county assessed it at $113,960.

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