NOT LISTED FOR SALE

494 Covered Bridge Rd Covington, GA 30016

Covington Area

Estimated Value: $433,498 - $552,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,246 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 31, 2019

Last sale price $263,900 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,079 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River Front
  • 3 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Sauna
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Stream or River on Lot

About This Home

As of January 2019

USDA 100% Financing! Nestled in the trees on 3 acres. This property boasts the historic site of the Old Covered Bridge. This home offers more than just a place to rest your head. Sit out on the front porch and watch the family of owls, deer, and other wildlife play on the land. Listen to the flowing river on the back patio while grilling dinner. The magnificent timber and the therapeutic sounds of the whitewater, create a setting that is unmatched at any price!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Watkins

Watkins Real Estate Associates License #272364 Listed on: 12/03/2018

Watkins Real Estate Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

SOPHIA BABITU

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #243465

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,047

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 3 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Pad

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,246 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Roommate Plan
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet on the main level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sauna
  • Carpet
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Oak Hill Elementary School
  • Veterans Memorial - Newton Middle School
  • Alcovy High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0018000000015000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,047

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

3 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Levels Stories: One and One Half
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Sauna
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Country Kitchen, Pantry
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Great Room - 1 Story
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 3246.00

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment, Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
  • Lower Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Full Baths: 5
  • Lower Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Parking Pad

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Electric, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.0000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Private, Stream or River On Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Parcel Number: 0018000000015000
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3047.00
  • Tax Year: 2017

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: River Front

MLS Schools

  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: Oak Hill
  • High School: Alcovy
  • Middle School: Veterans Memorial - Newton

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$483,125

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2018
Closed on
Jan 31, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shannon Watkins
Watkins Real Estate Associates
Buyer's Agent
SOPHIA BABITU
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$263,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,100
-7.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.34%
Original Mortgage
$259,119
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Covington, GA

  • Kara Conway Real Estate Agent - Virtual Properties Realty.com

    Kara Conway

    Virtual Properties Realty.com

    (888) 619-5007

    43 Total Sales

    2 in Covington

    $320,000 Price Range

    Kara Conway
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  • Charlotte Johnson Real Estate Agent - The American Realty

    Charlotte Johnson

    The American Realty

    (678) 952-0399

    40 Total Sales

    10 in Covington

    $150K - $385K Price Range

    Charlotte Johnson
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  • Mike Daye Real Estate Agent - Foresight Real Estate Group

    Mike Daye

    Foresight Real Estate Group

    (844) 934-1867

    72 Total Sales

    1 in Covington

    $286,400 Price

    Mike Daye
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  • Ron Francis Real Estate Agent - HomeSmart

    Ron Francis

    HomeSmart

    (678) 821-9536

    59 Total Sales

    2 in Covington

    $350,000 Price Range

    Ron Francis
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  • Renee BriscoeTaylor Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Center

    Renee BriscoeTaylor

    RE/MAX Center

    (770) 525-9565

    153 Total Sales

    10 in Covington

    $78K - $280K Price Range

    Renee BriscoeTaylor
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  • Kendra Rufino Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty West Atlanta

    Kendra Rufino

    Keller Williams Realty West Atlanta

    (877) 506-1388

    113 Total Sales

    3 in Covington

    $353K - $375K Price Range

    Kendra Rufino
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$511,000 --
$263,900 --
$260,000 --
-- --
$101,000 --
$101,000 --
$153,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $259,119
Previous Owner $249,600
Previous Owner $114,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/31/2019 01/31/19 Sold $263,900 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
12/30/2018 12/30/18 Off Market $263,900 -- --
12/20/2018 12/20/18 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2018 12/03/18 For Sale $285,000 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

Tax History

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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 $5,086 $204,400 $21,840 $182,560
2024 $4,883 $192,760 $14,400 $178,360
2023 $4,556 $167,920 $14,400 $153,520
2022 $3,812 $140,480 $14,400 $126,080
2021 $3,862 $127,360 $14,400 $112,960
2020 $3,595 $107,000 $10,800 $96,200
2019 $3,539 $103,760 $10,800 $92,960
2018 $1,771 $103,160 $10,800 $92,360
2017 $3,047 $92,640 $9,440 $83,200
2016 $2,242 $69,200 $9,440 $59,760
2015 $2,131 $65,960 $9,440 $56,520
2014 $1,026 $33,840 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shannon Watkins Real Estate Agent - Watkins Real Estate Associates

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Shannon Watkins

    Watkins Real Estate Associates

    (678) 272-7346

    197 Total Sales

    Shannon Watkins
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    SOPHIA BABITU

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6106231

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 0018000000015000

Georgia Newton County Covington 30016

494 Covered Bridge Rd, Covington, GA

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