Douglas County property record for 5896 S Bear Dr, Douglasville, GA 30135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,403 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.462 acres (20,165 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,753 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0066-02-5-00082 |
| Primary APN | 0066-02-5-00082 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,403 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,165 sqft |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 51 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 15674 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0066025082 |
| Street Address | 5896 S BEAR DR |
| City | DOUGLASVILLE |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30135-3944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-LD |
| Legal Description | HSE/LOT #45, BEAR CREEK ESTATES S/D, UNIT 3 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR CREEK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS GA |
| Township / Civil Division | BILL ARP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 80512 |
5896 S Bear Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2001.
Source: Douglas County records, as of January 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5896 S BEAR DR, DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135-3944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000148584 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 7, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001052144 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5896 S Bear Dr was $1,753, down 0.8% from the year before.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Douglas County |
| Unified School District | Douglas County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,753.00 (-0.85%) | $75,160 (-0.74%) Land $18,400 Building $56,760 | $187,900 (-0.74%) Land $46,000 Building $141,900 |
| 2024 | $1,768.00 (+74.7%) | $75,720 (+16.21%) Land $24,000 Building $51,720 | $189,300 (+16.21%) Land $60,000 Building $129,300 |
| 2023 | $1,012.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,160 Land $15,840 Building $49,320 | $162,900 Land $39,600 Building $123,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5896 S Bear Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5896 S Bear Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 49% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOUGLASVILLE-DOUGLAS COUNTY WSA serves 127,084 people · EPA ID GA0970000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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