NOT LISTED FOR SALE

156 Lower Jersey Rd Covington, GA 30014

Walnut Grove Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $454,000 - $538,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,409 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 09, 2021

Last sale price $349,900 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,029/month

121 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Wooded Lot
  • New Construction
  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Rural View

About This Home

As of February 2021

New Construction/Frank Betz/Nesbit Ferry plan on .91 acres - NO HOA! Quiet countryside setting. Open concept craftsman ranch plan features Separate dining room with coffered ceilings, vaulted great room with stone or brick fireplace, Open spacious kitchen with granite, island, upgraded backsplash, breakfast area. Mudroom, laundry room with sink, Pantry, Master suite on main with trey ceilings, master bath with double vanities, freestanding soak tub, separate tile shower, walk-in closet. 2 additional bedrooms on main with 1 full bath. 2nd floor offers 1 full bath, 1 bedroom or bonus room & study/office nook. Covered front and rear porches (rear porch is 34 x 12). Hardwood, tile & carpet flooring, side entry garage with separate side entry door. Under construction/should be completed in early Fall. $5,000. in closing cost seller concessions. Stock photos

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Preston

Virtual Properties Realty.com License #117204 Listed on: 05/20/2020

Virtual Properties Realty.com

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherry Drake

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #385750

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $727

Year Built

  • Built in 2020 | New Construction

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Private Entrance
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,409 Sq Ft Home
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Private Rear Entry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Open-Concept Dining Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Rural Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • White Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Hall
  • Laundry on main level

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Accessible Kitchen
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Accessible Doors
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Social Circle Elementary And Middle School
  • Social Circle High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 110 Volts
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number C066000000068000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$727

Year Built

Built in 2020 | New Construction

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: New Construction
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Doors, Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Kitchen
  • Levels Stories: One and One Half
  • Special Features: NewHome

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Great Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Coffered Ceiling(s), Disappearing Attic Stairs, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Great Room - 1 Story, Loft, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Open Concept, Seats 12+
  • Square Footage: 2409.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
  • View: Rural

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Level Driveway, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Hall, Laundry Room, Main Level, Mud Room
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Home Warranty: Yes

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.9100
  • Plat Book: 89
  • Plat Page: 165
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: C066000000068000
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 727.00
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Social Circle
  • High School: Social Circle
  • Middle School: Social Circle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2020
Closed on
Feb 9, 2021
Sold by
Lightsey Shannon Marie
Bought by
Lightsey Shannon Marie and Lightsey Jason
Seller's Agent
Sandra Preston
Virtual Properties Realty.com
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Drake
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$349,900
Current Estimated Value
$497,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$147,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.59%
Original Mortgage
$353,434
Outstanding Balance
$316,108
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$181,392

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2020
Sold by
Mcgarity Rental Properties Llc
Bought by
Mcjohn Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2013
Sold by
Moyers John A
Bought by
Mcgarity Rental Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2011
Sold by
Mcgarity Rental Properties Llc
Bought by
Moyers John A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,195
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Trade

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2011
Sold by
Ocwen Ln Servicing Llc
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2004
Sold by
Thompson Ronnie C and Thompson Charlotte L
Bought by
Brown David M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,618
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lightsey Shannon Marie -- --
Lightsey Shannon Marie $349,900 --
Mcjohn Properties Llc $20,000 --
Mcgarity Rental Properties Llc -- --
Moyers John A $55,000 --
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- --
Ocwen Ln Servicing Llc $31,000 --
Brown David M $76,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lightsey Shannon Marie $353,434
Previous Owner Moyers John A $53,195
Previous Owner Brown David M $76,618
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/09/2021 02/09/21 Sold $349,900 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2020 05/20/20 For Sale $349,900 -- $145 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $5,034 $186,416 $16,320 $170,096
2023 $4,999 $175,296 $12,560 $162,736
2022 $4,343 $156,096 $11,400 $144,696
2021 $3,468 $106,456 $6,960 $99,496
2020 $782 $23,416 $6,520 $16,896
2019 $727 $21,536 $5,000 $16,536
2018 $720 $21,536 $5,000 $16,536
2017 $694 $20,136 $4,000 $16,136
2016 $616 $18,136 $4,000 $14,136
2015 $573 $16,616 $4,000 $12,616
2014 $555 $15,672 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandra Preston

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sandra Preston

    Virtual Properties Realty.com

    (770) 715-4860

    4 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Sandra Preston
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sherry Drake

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6726266

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: C066000000068000

Georgia Walton County Covington 30014 Walnut Grove

156 Lower Jersey Rd, Covington, GA

Not Listed for Sale

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