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$197,216$154 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5447 EFFINGHAM CT

LITHONIA, GA 30038
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,281 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$197K
$188K low$207K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,907 (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.$76,680 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,680
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$191,700

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.Traditional/Old
CountyDeKalb
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 16 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Flat Rock Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
H
Martin Luther King Jr. High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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

5447 Effingham Ct 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Lithonia 30038
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Lithonia 30038
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Lithonia 30038

What homes are worth in Lithonia 30038

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$68K$512K

This home is worth more than 20% 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.

Estimated value$197,216
CheaperTypical $245,912Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$154
CheaperTypical $126Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,281 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,909 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 5447 Effingham Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLithonia 30038DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$197,21620% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15488% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,281 ft²9% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac74% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than198323% of homes55% of homes

About 5447 Effingham Ct

How much is 5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA is $197,216 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $187,506 to $206,926. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA?

5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,281 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA built?

5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA?

5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA is assigned to Salem Middle School (middle), rated F; Flat Rock Elementary School (elementary), rated F; 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 5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA compare to other homes in Lithonia 30038?

Among the 14,065 homes in Lithonia 30038, it is worth more than 20% of them ($197,216 against a typical $245,912), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($154 against a typical $126), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,281 ft² against a typical 1,909 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1983 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 13% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5447 Effingham Ct, Lithonia, GA was $3,907. The county assessed it at $76,680.

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