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$235,379$140 / 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 94How 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 $103,000 on Dec 4, 2017

5978 IDLEWOOD PL

LITHONIA, GA 30038
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,684 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$235K
$221K low$249K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$103,000 · Dec 4, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,912 (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.$99,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,928
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,672
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,520
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$249,000

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 120 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.

Foreclosure Filings(10)

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

E
Flat Rock Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Salem Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
Martin Luther King Jr. High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 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

5978 Idlewood Pl 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 73% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Lithonia 30038
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in DeKalb County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in DeKalb County

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
$69K$509K

This home is worth more than 45% 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$235,379
CheaperTypical $244,993Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $126Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,684 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,894 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 5978 Idlewood Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLithonia 30038DeKalb County
Estimated valuepricier than$235,37945% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14073% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,684 ft²39% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac21% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than200164% of homes81% of homes

About 5978 Idlewood Pl

How much is 5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA is $235,379 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $221,479 to $249,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA last sell?

5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA last sold on Dec 4, 2017 for $103,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA?

5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,684 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA built?

5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA?

5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA is assigned to Flat Rock Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Salem Middle School (middle), 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 5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA compare to other homes in Lithonia 30038?

Among the 14,063 homes in Lithonia 30038, it is worth more than 45% of them ($235,379 against a typical $244,993), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($140 against a typical $126), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,684 ft² against a typical 1,894 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (2001 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of DeKalb County, it is worth more than 27% 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 5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5978 Idlewood Pl, Lithonia, GA was $4,912. The county assessed it at $99,600.

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