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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,050 sqft
280 Polk Rd, Covington, GA 30014
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.95 acresLot Size
1969Year Built
$149/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Terrific waterfront four bedroom one full bath lake cottage and is ready for use. (This lake property is being sold AS-IS no repairs will be made). Cottage is on a fabulous 0.952 acre, level point lot with an unbelievable view. Very nice and large boathouse with large concrete ramp for launching a boat or jet ski. Nice dock, part floating and part stationary. Property has a unique concrete seawall that is sloping (works great). Call and come look, want last long at this price.Terrific waterfront four bedroom one full bath lake cottage and is ready for use. (This lake property is being sold AS-IS no repairs will be made). Cottage is on a fabulous 0.952 acre, level point lot with an unbelievable view. Very nice and large boathouse with large concrete ramp for launching a boat or jet ski. Nice dock, part floating and part stationary. Property has a unique concrete seawall that is sloping (works great). Call and come look, want last long at this price.
  • Listed by: Clinton Crowe • Century 21 Crowe Realty
  • Listed by: Tom Crowe • Century 21 Crowe Realty
Listing closed: 10/16/2013 04:00 AM • Source: GAMLS, MLS#: 7150854

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Crowe Realty, Clinton Crowe; Century 21 Crowe Realty, Tom Crowe

Sold By Coldwell Banker GMR, Bill Blair

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Property Information for 280 Polk Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,259 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • Subdivision: Georgia Power
  • Style: Bungalow/Cottage
  • Exterior: Garden
  • Fees Include: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 0.95 AC / 41,469 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: NEWT
  • District: 9TH
  • Elementary School: Heard Mixon
  • ES Bus: Yes
  • High School: Alcovy
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Indian Creek
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Amenities: Lake
  • Directions: From Jackson take Hwy36 east toward Covington to right on Stewart Church Road to right on Campbell Rd to left on Polk (at Hidden Valley). Follow signs on Polk Rd to Home.
  • Lot Description: Level
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: GP75A00000077000
Parking
  • Parking Total: 3
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Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Total Fireplaces: 0
  • BAF Lower: 0
  • BAF Main: 1
  • BAF Upper: 0
  • BAH Lower: 0
  • BAH Main: 0
  • BAH Upper: 0
  • BR Lower: 0
  • BR Main: 4
  • BR Upper: 0
  • Interior: Tile Bath, Master On Main Level
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: In Hall
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Water Softener, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Exterior Features
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • View: Lake, Ocean, River
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Property
Utilities
  • Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulation
  • Heating Type: Electric, Central, Heat Pump
  • Water/Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Stories: One
  • Deed Page: 253
  • Other Sturctures: Boat House, Stationary Dock, Outbuilding
  • Leased Land: Yes
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Deed Book: 1983
Lot Information
  • Waterfront Footage: 294
  • Land Lot: 79
  • Lot: 1
  • Waterfront Description: 1
  • Setting: Lakefront, Waterfront
  • Water Description: Dock Rights, Floating Dock, Utility Company Controlled
  • Above Grade Finished: 1050
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Room Information
Room Information
  • Diningroom Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo

Property History for 280 Polk Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #410049406

$156,100—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #410049406

$156,100

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Public Records for 280 Polk Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$79,200Total-
Tax Record2025$1,971 ($164 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,392 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,392 SqFtStories1Lot Size41,382 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated2005ZoningR1CountyNEWTONAPNGP75A-00000-077-000

Schools near 280 Polk Road

This home is within Newton County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Rocky Plains Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Indian Creek Middle School
Public6 to 8

Alcovy High School
Public9 to 12

Fairview Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 280 Polk Road, Covington, GA 30014
$156,100
4
1,050
41,469
$800,000
4
3,400
62,290
–
–
1
2,000
25,700
–
–
2
2,912
87,120
$477,245
3
1,746
86,248
$335,710
3
1,260
37,897

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Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Crowe Realty, Clinton Crowe; Century 21 Crowe Realty, Tom Crowe

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