1302 5th St Covington, IN 47932
Estimated payment $1,121/month
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Mature Trees
- Corner Lot
- Covington Middle School Rated A-
- Traditional Architecture
- L-Shaped Dining Room
About This Home
Charming one-story cottage-style home filled with character! This inviting property features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. The layout includes a kitchen, dining room, family room, and convenient laundry area for everyday comfort. Situated on a corner lot, the property offers a fenced backyard perfect for pets, gardening, or relaxing outdoors, along with a detached garage for parking and additional storage. Enjoy a fantastic location close to local schools and just a short distance from a neighborhood park with a splash pad and walking trail. As an added bonus, the home sits along a local parade route, giving you a front-row seat to enjoy community celebrations right from your own yard. Recent updates include a new roof on the house and garage (Oct 2023), new flooring throughout most of the home, fresh interior paint, new air conditioning unit (Aug 2025), and a newly built front porch (May 2025). The kitchen currently features a vintage-style refrigerator, though space can accommodate a standard-size refrigerator if preferred. With its charming cottage-style character, thoughtful updates, and convenient location near parks, schools, and community events, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable small-town living.
Listing Agent
Midwest Homes and Land Brokerage Email: ginastalcup@gmail.com License #RB16000335 Listed on: 03/06/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,240
Year Built
- Built in 1880 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
- Mature Trees
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,112 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Paddle Fans
- L-Shaped Dining Room
- Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Crawl Space
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Playground
Schools
- Covington Elementary School
- Covington Middle School
- Covington Community High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Electric Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 018-01147-00 VANCES 137
- Assessor Parcel Number 230626426031000016
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,240 | $127,600 | $24,200 | $103,400 |
| 2024 | $2,240 | $112,000 | $24,200 | $87,800 |
| 2023 | $2,170 | $108,500 | $19,800 | $88,700 |
| 2022 | $420 | $99,200 | $19,800 | $79,400 |
| 2021 | $310 | $87,400 | $19,800 | $67,600 |
| 2020 | $239 | $82,600 | $15,000 | $67,600 |
| 2019 | $151 | $77,400 | $15,000 | $62,400 |
| 2018 | $91 | $72,200 | $15,000 | $57,200 |
| 2017 | $86 | $71,900 | $15,000 | $56,900 |
| 2016 | $13 | $71,900 | $15,000 | $56,900 |
| 2014 | $10 | $61,100 | $15,000 | $46,100 |
| 2013 | $10 | $61,100 | $15,000 | $46,100 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 03/15/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/06/2026 03/06/26 | For Sale | $175,000 | +40.0% | $157 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/08/2022 08/08/22 | Sold | $125,000 | -16.7% | $125 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/22/2022 06/22/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/15/2022 06/15/22 | For Sale | $150,000 | -- | $150 / Sq Ft |
Source: MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative®
MLS Number: 22087821
APN: 23-06-26-426-031.000-016
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