487 Richards Chapel Road

Closed 7/11/19
Closed 7/11/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$188,900
3 beds1,500 sqft$126/sqft
487 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA 30016
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.03 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$126/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Well maintained 3 or 4 bedroom 2.5 bath ranch on 3.03 quiet acres; NEW HVAC, large family room w built in bookcases, wood burning stove, eat in kitchen w beadboard and chair rail, built in micro, stainless app., walk-in pantry, hall bath w beadboard, master w walk-in, ceramic tile, granite vanity, HUGE walk in tile shower w 2 shower heads, office can be 4th bedroom or 2nd den, oversized garage w workshop AND 1/2 bath, 2 large outbuildings, fenced yard, new brushed nickel fans and fixtures. Wont last!Well maintained 3 or 4 bedroom 2.5 bath ranch on 3.03 quiet acres; NEW HVAC, large family room w built in bookcases, wood burning stove, eat in kitchen w beadboard and chair rail, built in micro, stainless app., walk-in pantry, hall bath w beadboard, master w walk-in, ceramic tile, granite vanity, HUGE walk in tile shower w 2 shower heads, office can be 4th bedroom or 2nd den, oversized garage w workshop AND 1/2 bath, 2 large outbuildings, fenced yard, new brushed nickel fans and fixtures. Wont last!
  • Listed by: David Haymore • American Realty Professionals of Georgia, LLC.
Listing closed: 07/11/2019 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6545817

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$207,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

92.7%

Covington, GA

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Property Information for 487 Richards Chapel Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,192 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Newton County
  • Subdivision Complex: none
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Exterior: Other, Private Yard, Storage
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Kitchen Level
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 3.03 AC / 131,986 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Rural
  • Coordinates: -83.990261, 33.531026
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0008000000042A00
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • 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
Parking
  • Carport or Garage: 2
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $9,547.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Electric Oven, Microwave
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room, Wood Burning Stove
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: None
  • Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Pantry Walk-In
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Only
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Library, Office
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: None
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Laundry Room
  • Road Frontage Type: None
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Phone Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: None
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 21
  • Plat Page: 18
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Square Footage: 1500.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 22
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level, Private, Wooded
  • Acreage Source: Owner
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee Due: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: FHA
  • Land Lease: Yes

Property History for 487 Richards Chapel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649946185

$188,900

+10.1% / yr

Sep 3, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #315514177

$88,664—
Sep 3, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #315514178

$88,664

-4.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #649946185

$188,900

+10.1% / yr

09/03/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #315514177

$88,664
09/03/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #315514178

$88,664

-4.8% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 487 Richards Chapel Road

Taxable ValueLand$23,520Additions$106,920Total$130,440
Tax Record2025$3,110 ($259 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,740 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,740 SqFtStories1Lot Size131,987 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1999ZoningR1CountyNEWTONAPN00080-00000-042-A00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 487 Richards Chapel Road

This home is within Newton County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oak Hill Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Alcovy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Fairview Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Oak Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Veterans Memorial Middle School
Public6 to 8

Alcovy High School
Public9 to 12

Fairview Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 487 Richards Chapel Road, Covington, GA 30016
$188,900
3
1,500
131,986
490 Richards Chapel Road, Covington, GA 30016
$119,000
–
2,217
48,787
482 Richards Chapel Road, Covington, GA 30016
–
–
2
1,429
43,560
527 Richards Chapel Road, Covington, GA 30016
$140,000
–
1
946
156,816
524 Richards Chapel Road, Covington, GA 30016
$57,000
–
2
1,736
46,174
426 Richards Chapel Road, Covington, GA 30016
–
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4
2,690
152,460

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