$194,000
SOLD MAR 25, 2025

85 Sears Rd Covington, GA 30016

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,014 Sq Ft
0.92 Acres

Recently Sold

$191 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Private Lot
  • No HOA
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of March 2025

Back on the market by no fault of the seller. This adorable cottage type home is move-in ready. Quiet country living at its best. Roof is 3years young, HVAC replaced in 2022, and water heater was replaced in 2023. Move in ready with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Very nicely maintained. Almost a full acre with two outbuildings. One shed has power so bring your tools!! Very private back yard with a natural tree line. Close to shopping and interstate. Property is being sold "as-is". Seller never occupied the home but rented it to family that loved it like it was theirs. Call today!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robbin Boone

Jackson Realty License #316971 Listed on: 11/13/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Chandler

SouthSide, REALTORS License #350799

SouthSide, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,452

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,014 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Oven or Range
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Side or Rear Entrance to Parking

Schools

  • South Salem Elementary School
  • Liberty Middle School
  • Newton High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,452

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Financing Type: Conventional 95%
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Size Acres: .92
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Total Finished Area2: 1014
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1014
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1014
  • Interior Amenities: Master On Main Level
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 191.321

Beds/Baths

  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 3

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Private
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Parking Pad, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: None

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: South Salem
  • High School: Newton
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Liberty
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: South Salem
  • Middle School: Liberty
  • High School: Newton

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1452.18

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2024
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Montgomery Charles
Bought by
Chaney Joseph Aaron
Seller's Agent
Robbin Boone
Jackson Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christy Chandler
SouthSide, REALTORS
List Price
$217,500
Sold Price
$194,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,500
-10.8%
Views
76

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%
Original Mortgage
$186,280
Outstanding Balance
$186,120
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,128

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2012
Sold by
Fitts Brian Adam
Bought by
Montgomery Charles
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $194,000 --
Warranty Deed $24,094 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $186,280 New Conventional
Previous Owner $31,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $194,000 -2.5% $191 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Price Changed $199,000 -8.5% $196 / Sq Ft
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Sale $217,500 -- $214 / Sq Ft
Source: Georgia MLS

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 $1,679 $66,288 $12,800 $53,488
2023 $1,556 $57,328 $10,000 $47,328
2022 $815 $30,048 $7,200 $22,848
2021 $701 $23,128 $4,800 $18,328
2020 $649 $19,328 $4,800 $14,528
2019 $665 $19,488 $4,800 $14,688
2018 $267 $15,560 $4,800 $10,760
2017 $547 $15,920 $4,800 $11,120
2016 $400 $11,640 $3,800 $7,840
2015 $439 $12,800 $3,400 $9,400
2014 $301 $8,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robbin Boone

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Robbin Boone

    Jackson Realty

    (678) 296-1819

    3 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Robbin Boone
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  • Christy Chandler

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Christy Chandler

    SouthSide, REALTORS

    (404) 597-1850

    3 in this area

    198 Total Sales

    Christy Chandler
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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10412240

Georgia MLS

APN: 0027000000177000

Georgia Newton County Covington 30016

85 Sears Rd, Covington, GA

This home is located at 85 Sears Rd, Covington, GA 30016 and is currently priced at $194,000, approximately $191 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 85 Sears Rd is a home located in Newton County with nearby schools including South Salem Elementary School, Liberty Middle School, and Newton High School.

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