DeKalb County property record for 985 Smith St, Clarkston, GA 30021
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,847 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,114 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-097-06-022 |
| Primary APN | 18-097-06-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,847 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 937 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 201 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 985 SMITH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CLARKSTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30021-1214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R100 |
| Legal Description | &987 SMITH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | CHUCHILL DOWNS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | ATLANTA-DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 22007 |
985 Smith St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2025.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5265 BUICE RD, JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022-5138 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 202589415 |
| Deed Book / Page | 32146 / 62 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020664739 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Smith St was $6,114.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Clarkston City |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,114.00 | $101,600 Land $30,000 Building $71,600 | $254,000 Land $75,000 Building $179,000 |
| 2023 | $5,971.00 (+32.9%) | $109,720 (+40.52%) Land $30,000 Building $79,720 | $274,300 (+40.52%) Land $75,000 Building $199,300 |
| 2022 | $4,493.00 | $78,080 Land $19,200 Building $58,880 | $195,200 Land $48,000 Building $147,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 985 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2009–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Smith St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.8% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | 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 |
| 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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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