1036 Covington House Road

Closed 6/29/18
Closed 6/29/18
The Colonel Covington Home, located between Danbury & Walnut Cove, was built in 1821. A beautiful, 2-story Colonial, Southern Mansion located at 1036 Covington House Road Walnut Cove, NC. This home is one of the oldest homes in Stokes County.
Stone pathway leading to the front door. Stone work is thought to be original to the home.
Rear porch leading to closed porch area and into the kitchen.
Beautiful mature trees. Side of house showing pergola.
Beautiful pergola and stonework thought to be original to the home.
Another view of pergola and stonework
Side view of home showing mature trees and flag pole
3-Car detached garage.
More stone work thought to be original to the home
Greenhouse-with minor repairs will make an inviting area to pot flowers and work in.
Another view of the back yard. Notice the beautiful stone work - thought to be original to the home.
Living room - Notice the beautiful hard wood floors and built in book shelves.
Some of the hardware throughout the home is thought to be original to the home.
Dining room - Notice the beautiful hardwood floors. To the left is a full bathroom. Entry into the living room. Small closet under stairs. These stairs are one of 2 sets of stairs that lead to the 2nd floor. The other set of stairs are located at the rear of the home.
Another view of dining room showing the fireplace.
Parlor - Notice the beautiful hardwood floors. Door to the right leads to the front porch.
Kitchen with breakfast nook. With a little love & care, this kitchen can be ready to cook up wonder family meals.
Another view of breakfast nook. Enjoy a morning breakfast looking out that window to your beautiful yard.
This room was used as office. Located at the rear of the home on the main level.
Large room located at the rear of the home directly off from the parlor on the main level. The previous owners used this room as a downstairs master bedroom.
Another view of the attic steps.
The floored attic expands the entire length of the home
Middle upstairs bedroom. Door to the far left leads to a bathroom. Door beside fireplace leads to another bedroom. Large door between windows leads to the front upstairs porch.
Another upstairs bedroom. It also has a door that leads to the front porch.
Upstairs hallway located at the rear of the home. Left door leads to large bathroom. Small door leads to the outside rear upper porch. Doorway to the right leads to a small spare room.
Outside upper rear porch that overlooks the rear back yard. Enjoy your mornings on this beautiful porch. A splendid view of the mature trees, beautiful yard and stone work.
Another view of the backyard that shows the pergola, mature trees & beautiful stone work.
Another view from the upper rear porch that shows the 3 car garage.
With a little love and attention, the beautiful, Southern house can be a welcoming home. MAKE IT YOURS TODAY!!!
Sold
Last Sold Price
$143,500
3 beds
1036 Covington House Rd, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.19 acresLot Size
1821Year Built
$42/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Colonel Covington Home, oldest home in Stokes Co. Motivated Sellers, Bring all offers. With a little love & care, this stately house will make a beautiful home place. TONS of HISTORY & CHARACTER wrapped up in 5.19 acres. Home sold as is-where is. Make this Southern Colonial Mansion your home TODAY! 3 bed/3 bath, Dining, Living Room, Parlor, Office, Kitch-Brkfast Nook, upstairs offers EVEN MORE CHARM. The outside-a hidden oasis! So much to offer w/stonework possibly original. Home Warranty avail....Colonel Covington Home, oldest home in Stokes Co. Motivated Sellers, Bring all offers. With a little love & care, this stately house will make a beautiful home place. TONS of HISTORY & CHARACTER wrapped up in 5.19 acres. Home sold as is-where is. Make this Southern Colonial Mansion your home TODAY! 3 bed/3 bath, Dining, Living Room, Parlor, Office, Kitch-Brkfast Nook, upstairs offers EVEN MORE CHARM. The outside-a hidden oasis! So much to offer w/stonework possibly original. Home Warranty avail. -must see!
  • Listed by: Angela Safrit • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 06/29/2018 12:00 AM • Source: TRIAD, MLS#: 886051

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Property Information for 1036 Covington House Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,194 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Stick/Site Built
  • County: Stokes County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Zoning: R-A
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1821
  • Lot Size: 5.19 AC / 226,076 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County Or Parish: Stokes
  • City: Walnut Cove
  • Directions: Located on Covington House Road (private) From Kernersville- take Hopkins Rd., cross Reidsville Rd. to Old Hollow Rd., right on New Walkertown Rd. NE, left on Main Street, to Walnut Cove Rd. to NC-Hwy 89
  • Latitude: 36.34832
  • Longitude: -80.155667
  • Postal Code: 27052
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • City Limits: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Greensboro
  • Tax Rate: .01%
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,194.36
  • Tax Assessed Value: $161,400.00
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Parcel Number: 7394
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Gravel, Detached
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
School Information
  • High School: Call School Board
  • Elementary School: Call School Board
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Natural Land
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.19
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3395.0
  • Built Information: Existing
  • Heated Finished Main SqFt Range: 1500 - 1900
  • Heated Finished Second SqFt Range: 1400 - 1800
  • Heated Finished Sqft F Main: 1775.0
  • Heated Finished Sqft Second: 1620.0
  • Total Heated Finished SqFt Range: 3000 - 3600
  • Water Source: Well
  • Year Built: 1821
  • Attic Description: Floored Attic, Partially Floored, Permanent Stairs
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 29
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed Book: 000690
  • Deed Page: 00212
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Fixture Exception: No
Utilities
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Fencing: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Elevator: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Porch: Yes
  • Fenced: No
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater: Electric
  • Basement: Unfinished, Cellar, Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Dining Room, Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 7
  • Flooring: Carpet over Wood, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Interior Features: Built-in Shelves
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Rooms Total: 11.0
Room Information
Room 1 Information
  • Room Type: Breakfast
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.083333
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 90.833333
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 9ft 1in x 10ft 0in
Room 2 Information
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.666666
  • Room Width: 19.083333
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 260.805555
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 19ft 1in x 13ft 8in
Room 3 Information
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 17.166666
  • Room Width: 19.25
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 330.458333
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 19ft 3in x 17ft 2in
Room 4 Information
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.666666
  • Room Width: 10.083333
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 147.888888
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 10ft 1in x 14ft 8in
Room 5 Information
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 18.916666
  • Room Width: 19.166666
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 362.569444
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 19ft 2in x 18ft 11in
Room 6 Information
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 17.083333
  • Room Width: 19.166666
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 327.430555
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 19ft 2in x 17ft 1in
Room 7 Information
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.75
  • Room Width: 9.75
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 124.3125
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 9ft 9in x 12ft 9in
Room 8 Information
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.916666
  • Room Width: 15.333333
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 228.722222
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 15ft 4in x 14ft 11in
Room 9 Information
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 17.25
  • Room Width: 19.25
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 332.0625
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 19ft 3in x 17ft 3in
Room 10 Information
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 18.75
  • Room Width: 19.333333
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 362.5
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 19ft 4in x 18ft 9in
Room 11 Information
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Area: 130.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Rental
Rental Information
  • Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Property History for 1036 Covington House Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2018

Sold

TRIAD #886051

$143,500—
Jun 28, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1292388314

$143,500—
May 21, 2018

Pending

TRIAD #886051

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2018

Sold

TRIAD #886051

$143,500
06/28/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1292388314

$143,500
05/21/2018

Pending

TRIAD #886051

—

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Public Records for 1036 Covington House Road

Taxable ValueLand$58,400Additions$158,100Total$216,500
Tax Record2026$1,548 ($129 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,410 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,410 SqFtStories1Lot Size226,076 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1821Year Renovated1973ZoningR-ACountySTOKESAPN695402977810

Schools near 1036 Covington House Road

This home is within Stokes County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Walnut Cove Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Southeastern Stokes Middle
Public - 6 to 8
South Stokes High
Public - 9 to 12
Stokes County Early College High
Public - 9 to 13
Rating
School
Distance
Walnut Cove Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Southeastern Stokes Middle
Public6 to 8

South Stokes High
Public9 to 12

Stokes County Early College High
Public9 to 13

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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