Grady County property record for 985 5th St SE, Cairo, GA 39828
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,036 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Aug 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $2,087 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C0290-011-000 |
| Primary APN | C0290-011-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,036 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,036 sqft |
| Utility Area | 160 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 151 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 12310 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 985 5TH ST SE |
| City | CAIRO |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 39828-3106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CHEROKEE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | GRADY GA |
| Township / Civil Division | CAIRO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 950502 |
985 5th St SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2006.
Source: Grady County records, as of March 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 5TH ST SE, CAIRO, GA 39828-3106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 199 / 455 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 639/564 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 5th St SE was $2,087 with exemptions applied, down 24.2% from the year before.
Source: Grady County assessment roll, as of March 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Cairo City |
| County | Grady County |
| Unified School District | Grady County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,087.00 (-24.16%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $82,802 (+10.5%) Land $2,800 Building $80,002 | $207,005 (+10.5%) Land $7,000 Building $200,005 |
| 2024 | $2,752.00 (+66.99%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $74,934 (+49.74%) Land $2,800 Building $72,134 | $187,335 (+49.74%) Land $7,000 Building $180,335 |
| 2023 | $1,648.00 (-8.09%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $50,044 (-) Land $5,980 Building $44,064 | $125,108 (-) Land $14,949 Building $110,159 |
| 2022 | $1,793.00 Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $50,044 Land $5,980 Building $44,064 | $125,108 Land $14,949 Building $110,159 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 5th St SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 28, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 985 5th St SE is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 89% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | CAIRO serves 9,637 people · EPA ID GA1310000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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