5370 Sandy Lake E, Lithonia, GA 30038 Property Records

DeKalb County property record for 5370 Sandy Lake E, Lithonia, GA 30038

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4.5 ba · 6,552 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size	1.57 acres (68,389 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$271,425 (Apr 2015)
Tax Bill	$4,703 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-047-01-008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-047-01-008`
Alternative APN	`3847857`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	17 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	6,552 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	7,470 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,878 sqft
Basement Area	2,878 sqft
Finished Basement	2,878 sqft
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2001
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Architectural Style	Modern
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Lot Area	68,389 sqft (1.57 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	782 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	136 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	590 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5370 SANDY LK E
City	LITHONIA
State	GA
Zip	30038-3942
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R100
Legal Description	SANDSTONE ESTATES LOT 2 10-22- 200 X 341 X 200 X 343 1.57AC
Legal Subdivision	SANDSTONE ESTATES
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	DE KALB GA
Township / Civil Division	LITHONIA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	23432

Owner

5370 Sandy Lake E is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2016.

Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 15, 2025

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5370 SANDY LK E, LITHONIA, GA 30038-3942
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 9, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 9, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 6, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20156675
Deed Book / Page	24874 / 565
Last Transfer Date	Aug 19, 2016
Transfer Doc	0257670573
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DE KALB GA
Property Address	5370 SANDY LK E, LITHONIA, GA 30038-3942
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5370 SANDY LK E, LITHONIA, GA 30038-3942
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0291390499
Date	Mar 8, 2021
Book Page	0000029139/0000000499

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2041

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5370 Sandy Lake E was $4,703 with exemptions applied.

Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	DeKalb County
Municipality	Stonecrest City
Unified School District	DeKalb County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,703.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption	$291,480 Land $64,640 Building $226,840	$728,700 Land $161,600 Building $567,100
2023	$4,374.00 (-7.72%) Veteran's exemption	$284,920 (+7.47%) Land $64,640 Building $220,280	$712,300 (+7.47%) Land $161,600 Building $550,700
2022	$4,740.00	$265,120 Land $64,640 Building $200,480	$662,800 Land $161,600 Building $501,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5370 Sandy Lake E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2024)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5370 Sandy Lake E is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	DEKALB COUNTY serves 743,000 people · EPA ID GA0890001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2023
Lead	6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20