Cobb County property record for 5947 James Rd, Austell, GA 30168
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,262 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $183 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0083-059 |
| Primary APN | 18-0083-059 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,262 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,262 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 274 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Old Parcel Number | 18-0083- -059 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5947 JAMES RD |
| City | AUSTELL |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30168-4509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LL 83 84 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMESITE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COBB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | MABLETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 31308 |
5947 James Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1997.
Source: Cobb County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5947 JAMES RD, AUSTELL, GA 30168-4509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10837 / 68 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5947 James Rd was $183 with exemptions applied, down 48.9% from the year before.
Source: Cobb County assessment roll, as of September 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cobb County |
| Municipality | Mableton City |
| Unified School District | Cobb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $183.00 (-48.88%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $79,944 (-) Land $34,008 Building $45,936 | $199,860 (-) Land $85,020 Building $114,840 |
| 2025 | $358.00 Homeowner's exemption | $79,944 Land $34,008 Building $45,936 | $199,860 Land $85,020 Building $114,840 |
| 2023 | $162.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,324 Land $34,008 Building $38,316 | $180,810 Land $85,020 Building $95,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5947 James Rd 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 April 2, 2024 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 5947 James Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 98.2% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | COBB COUNTY serves 695,000 people · EPA ID GA0670003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from COBB CO.-MARIETTA WATER AUTH. |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| 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 231 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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