698 Chestnut Road

Closed 9/4/20
Closed 9/4/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$286,000
4 beds2,479 sqft$115/sqft
698 Chestnut Rd, Covington, GA 30016
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.94 acresLot Size
1972Year Built
$115/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gated for your privacy on a country road, this 4br/2bth home on several acres has more than meets the eye. With a newly remodeled master bathroom (June 2020) and new flooring in the office, laundry, kitchen, dining and living rooms; this spacious ranch sits among mature trees with over an acre completely fenced. Slate foyer opens to a large stone wrapped fireplace in the main living room. Ample office space is adjacent to the kitchen and the laundry room that accesses the back deck. New HVAC (18...Gated for your privacy on a country road, this 4br/2bth home on several acres has more than meets the eye. With a newly remodeled master bathroom (June 2020) and new flooring in the office, laundry, kitchen, dining and living rooms; this spacious ranch sits among mature trees with over an acre completely fenced. Slate foyer opens to a large stone wrapped fireplace in the main living room. Ample office space is adjacent to the kitchen and the laundry room that accesses the back deck. New HVAC (18 mos. old). Kitchen, office, laundry, hallway and master bedroom and bathroom are newly painted. The large partially finished basement has numerous rooms; a workout room, a large storage area, an unfinished bathroom & kitchen and large living room space with a beautiful stone fireplace and two additional rooms for extra office or bedroom space. Two-car carport upstairs and a one car garage with workshop space downstairs. Walking paths, native plants, quiet tranquility and a large deck to enjoy!
  • Listed by: Kristina Dowling • ERA Sunrise Realty
Listing closed: 09/04/2020 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 6753299

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$302,450

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Covington, GA

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Property Information for 698 Chestnut Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,768 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Newton County
  • Subdivision Complex: None
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Exterior: Garden, Grey Water System, Other
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Driveway, Garage, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Lot Size: 3.94 AC / 171,626 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: From downtown Covington take 81 south through Porterdale, and Chestnut Rd will be past Livingtston Elementary on the left, the house is the 3rd house on the left. If you're coming from I-20 take exit 88 for Porterdale and take a right onto Hwy 81, proceed as above.
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Other
  • Coordinates: -83.943766, 33.517884
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0030000000015000
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • 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: Rocky Plains
  • High School: Alcovy
  • Middle School: Indian Creek
Parking
  • # of Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport or Garage: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $9,000.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room
  • # of Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Sustainable
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels/Stories: Two
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: None
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Library, Office, Other
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Cedar, Stone
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof Type: Composition, Shingle
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Other Structures: None
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available,Other
  • Water Source: Public
  • Electric: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Assumable: No
  • FHA Condo Approval: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Plat Book: 0
  • Plat Page: 0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Representative of Property: No
  • Possession: Negotiable
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Lighting, Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • Section/GMD: 0
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 2479.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Land lot: 0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Private, Wooded
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
  • Waterfront Footage: 0.0
  • Vegetation: Wooded
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

Property History for 698 Chestnut Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 4, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #679491138

$286,000

+2.3% / yr

Nov 30, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #423756886

$205,300—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #679491138

$286,000

+2.3% / yr

11/30/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #423756886

$205,300

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

Public Records for 698 Chestnut Road

Taxable ValueLand$25,760Additions$178,280Total$204,040
Tax Record2025$4,889 ($407 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt4,933 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,479 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt2,454 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,479 SqFtStories1Lot Size171,626 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated1996ZoningR1CountyNEWTONAPN00300-00000-015-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 698 Chestnut Road

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

Indian Creek 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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