Last Sold Price
4 beds3,316 sqft$122/sqft
5242 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016

Description

New price! Lovely 4-Sided Brick Ranch On Over 5 Acres With 4-Horse Barn. A Rare Find Anywhere In Georgia. Sprawling 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Oversized Ranch On Beautiful Pasture Land And An Additional Huge Tract Of Land Available In Separate Listing. Home Is In Good Condition For Immediate Move-In And For You To Make Your Personal Updates As You Wish. Home Features A Giant Sunroom And Gazebo On The Rear Overlooking The Tranquil Pasture Land. You Will Love The Storage And Space In The 4-Stall Barn With...New price! Lovely 4-Sided Brick Ranch On Over 5 Acres With 4-Horse Barn. A Rare Find Anywhere In Georgia. Sprawling 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Oversized Ranch On Beautiful Pasture Land And An Additional Huge Tract Of Land Available In Separate Listing. Home Is In Good Condition For Immediate Move-In And For You To Make Your Personal Updates As You Wish. Home Features A Giant Sunroom And Gazebo On The Rear Overlooking The Tranquil Pasture Land. You Will Love The Storage And Space In The 4-Stall Barn With Paved Drive To The Front Door. This Home Has Parking For 6+ In Paved Spaces Plus Ample Parking In Driveways. Less Than 2 Miles (under 5 minutes) From Brown Bridge Publix, Walmart, Walgreens And Urgent Care. Aerial Video Available. Come See This Gem Today!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/01/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Dwight Hicks • RE/MAX Around Atlanta • 404-660-3911

Property Details for 5242 Salem Road

Status
MLS #
7380175
Days on Market
120
Taxes
$2,941 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
5.41 AC / 235,659 SF
Subdivision Complex
None
Architectural Style
Ranch, Traditional
Exterior
Other
Num Of Parking Spaces
0
Parking Features
Assigned, Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Lot
Property Attached
No
Waterfront Features
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$395,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

[Covington, GA]

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Location

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Building Information for 5242 Salem Road

Stories1Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size5.41 AC / 235,659 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,304 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,059

Property Taxes

$245

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5242 Salem Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: From downtown Covington take Hwy 81 South to Salem Rd. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Salem Rd. Destination will be on the RIGHT approximately 1 mile. OR from I-20 take Exit 88 toward Almon Rd/Porterdale, turn RIGHT onto Crowell Rd N, turn RIGHT onto Hwy 81 S, continue straight to stay on Hwy 81 S, at the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Salem Rd, property is 1.1 mile on the RIGHT.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Rural, Trees/Woods
  • Coordinates: -83.937662, 33.566813
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0028000000019000
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Block: 0
  • Tax Legal Description: 5.41AC SALEM RD
  • Tax Lot: 0
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: No
  • School Bus Route High: No
  • School Bus Route Middle: No
  • Elementary School: Newton - Other
  • High School: Newton - Other
  • Middle School: Newton - Other
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $10,000.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets White, Other Surface Counters, Pantry
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 3
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Dock: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: Barn
  • Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Security Features: None
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Pergola
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available,Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
Property and Assessments
  • FHA Condo Approval: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Proposed Financing: Cash, Conventional, FHA
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Representative of Property: No
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3316.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • SqFt Source: Owner
  • Square Footage: 3316.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Farm, Level, Pasture, Private
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # Of Units In Community: 0
  • Number of Units To Be Built: 0
Income & Expenses Information
  • Swim/Tennis Fee: $0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Owner

Public Records for 5242 Salem Road

Taxable ValueLand$31,360Additions$131,160Total$162,520
Tax Record2025$4,044 ($337 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,293 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,293 SqFtStories1Lot Size235,660 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1998ZoningR1CountyNEWTONAPN00280-00000-019-000

Schools near 5242 Salem 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
South Salem Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Liberty 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: 5242 Salem Road, Covington, GA 30016
$405,000
4
3,316
235,659
$135,000
4
2,556
108,900
$345,000
5
3,440
125,017
2
2,463
130,680
47,480
2
1,655
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