NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Richards Chapel Rd Covington, GA 30016

Covington Area

Estimated Value: $277,000 - $299,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,964 Sq Ft
$147/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 20, 2021

Last sale price $267,000 $136 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,792 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.68 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Wooded Lot
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of August 2021

SPRAWLING RANCH HOME *UPDATES THROUGHOUT *PRIVATE 1.68 ACRE LOT *NEW HVAC *NEW INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINT *FIRESIDE FAMILY ROOM *LVP FLOORING *UPDATED LARGE KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS, TILED BACKSPLASH, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES AND BREAKFAST AREA *FORMAL DINING ROOM *FORMAL LIVING ROOM *SPACIOUS OWNER'S SUITE WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM WITH UPDATED VANITY *GENEROUSLY SIZED SECONDARY BEDROOMS ON MAIN *UPDATED FULL BATHROOM WITH UPDATED VANITY *OVERSIZED 4TH BEDROOM WITH KITCHENETTE AND LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET *TONS OF STORAGE THROUGHOUT HOME *LAUNDRY ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK AND CABINET STORAGE *OVERSIZED BACK DECK OVERLOOKS PRIVATE BACKYARD WITH CONCRETE SLAB FOR OUTBUILDING/WORKSHOP/GUEST HOUSE - ELECTRIC AND WATER IN PLACE *NO HOA

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Cousineau

Real Estate Expert Advisors Llc Listed on: 07/16/2021

Co-Listed By

SHERRI WILSON

RE/MAX Tru License #310233

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor Rose

NOT A VALID MEMBER License #400802

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,252

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 1.68 Acre Lot
  • Private Entrance
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway Level
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,964 Sq Ft Home
  • Roommate Plan
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Factory Built Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Private Rear Entry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Home Gym
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Stained Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security Lights
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 110 Volts
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near schools and shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0008000000009000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,252

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

1.68 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Property Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Levels Stories: One
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1964.00
  • Special Features: None

Property Details

  • Property: Residential Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Fireplace Features: Factory Built, Family Room, Gas Starter
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Living Room, Office
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+, Separate Dining Room
  • Square Footage: 1964.00
  • Spa Features: None
  • Window Features: None

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: In-Law Suite/Apartment, Master on Main, Roommate Floor Plan
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Full Baths: 2
  • Main Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Private Front Entry, Private Rear Entry, Private Yard
  • Foundation: Slab, See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Level Driveway

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Secured Garage/Parking, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.6800
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Private, Wooded
  • Parcel Number: 0008000000009000
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Land Lease: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Thermostat, Windows
  • Green Energy Generation: None

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2252.00
  • Tax Year: 2020

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

Listed on
Jul 16, 2021
Closed on
Aug 20, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tracy Cousineau
Real Estate Expert Advisors Llc
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Rose
NOT A VALID MEMBER
List Price
$255,000
Sold Price
$267,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
4.71%
Current Estimated Value
$288,441

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,441
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$5,000
Interest Rate
0.0611%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,050
Interest Rate
0.1175%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$267,000 --
$96,507 --
$114,500 --
$122,900 --
$83,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $5,000
Previous Owner $102,000
Previous Owner $97,050
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/20/2021 08/20/21 Sold $267,000 +4.7% $136 / Sq Ft
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2021 07/16/21 For Sale $255,000 -- $130 / 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 $2,802 $112,600 $6,638 $105,962
2024 $2,852 $112,600 $6,638 $105,962
2023 $3,055 $112,600 $7,400 $105,200
2022 $2,603 $95,920 $7,400 $88,520
2021 $2,033 $67,040 $6,936 $60,104
2020 $2,252 $67,040 $7,400 $59,640
2019 $1,299 $38,080 $7,400 $30,680
2018 $1,265 $36,840 $7,400 $29,440
2017 $861 $28,960 $4,000 $24,960
2016 $833 $28,160 $3,200 $24,960
2015 $630 $22,240 $3,200 $19,040
2014 $629 $22,240 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Tracy Cousineau

    Real Estate Expert Advisors Llc

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  • SHERRI WILSON

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    SHERRI WILSON

    RE/MAX

    (678) 614-5833

    4 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    SHERRI WILSON
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Taylor Rose

    NOT A VALID MEMBER

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Map

Source: First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

MLS Number: 6916524

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

APN: 0008000000009000

Georgia Newton County Covington 30016

540 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA

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