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$119,943$60 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $125,000 on Dec 30, 2025

5736 SALEM RD

LITHONIA, GA 30038
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,986 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$120K
$110K low$130K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Dec 30, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,267 (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.$85,040 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,640
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$212,600

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.Split Level
CountyDEKALB
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1993
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 112 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 1.0 mi
E
Flat Rock Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Martin Luther King Jr. High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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

5736 Salem 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.

  • Worth less than 98% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in DeKalb County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Older than 86% 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.

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$70K$500K

This home is worth more than 7% 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$119,943
CheaperTypical $244,583Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $126Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,986 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,904 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 5736 Salem Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLithonia 30038DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$119,9437% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$604% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,986 ft²54% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac66% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than197314% of homes45% of homes

About 5736 Salem Rd

How much is 5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA is $119,943 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $110,123 to $129,763. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA last sell?

5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA last sold on Dec 30, 2025 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA?

5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,986 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA built?

5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA?

5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA is assigned to Salem Middle School (middle), rated D-; Flat Rock 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 5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA compare to other homes in Lithonia 30038?

Among the 14,064 homes in Lithonia 30038, it is worth more than 7% of them ($119,943 against a typical $244,583), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($60 against a typical $126), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,986 ft² against a typical 1,904 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1973 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 2% 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 5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5736 Salem Rd, Lithonia, GA was $4,267. The county assessed it at $85,040.

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