749 S River Rd

Covington, IN 47932

$299,900
Price
3
Beds
2,226 Sq. Ft.
$135 / Sq. Ft.
2,226
Sq. Ft.
$135
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Tucked away on nearly 3 acres, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offers country-living at its finest. Upon entering, you're welcomed by a tastefully updated kitchen that flows seamlessly into a formal dining room, highlighted by beautiful hardwood floors. Just beyond, a spacious living room features a striking wood-burning fireplace adorned with unique river rock sourced from the Wabash River. The main floor also includes a newly added half bath and laundry area for convenience. Upstairs,...Tucked away on nearly 3 acres, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home offers country-living at its finest. Upon entering, you're welcomed by a tastefully updated kitchen that flows seamlessly into a formal dining room, highlighted by beautiful hardwood floors. Just beyond, a spacious living room features a striking wood-burning fireplace adorned with unique river rock sourced from the Wabash River. The main floor also includes a newly added half bath and laundry area for convenience. Upstairs, you'll find 3 comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom, with newer windows throughout that fill the home with natural light. Recent major updates provide peace of mind, including a brand-new furnace and roof (2025). The property also boasts three outbuildings: a barn, a 3-car garage, and a shed with durable 9-inch floors-perfect for storage, hobbies, or workspace. Don't miss your chance to enjoy the peacefulness and privacy this beautiful country property has to offer!
  1. Listed by Hayley Siefert • Keller Williams Lafayette
    P: (765)-807-7177 hayleys@kw.com

Property Details for 749 South River Road

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Subdivision Name
A & H
Township
Troy
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/08/2026 06:14 PM

Property Details for 749 South River Road

StatusActive
MLS #22092572
Days on Market19
Taxes$1,326 semi-annually
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
CountyFountain County
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Location

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Building Information for 749 South River Road

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,680 SF

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Property Information for 749 South River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Covington
  • County Or Parish: Fountain
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • Postal Code: 47932
  • Postal Code Plus4: 8058
  • State Or Province: IN
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Attic YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 231311406001000015
  • Semi Annual Property Tax Amt: 1326
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • TaxLot: N/A
School Information
  • Elementary School: Covington Elementary School
  • High School: Covington Community High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Covington Middle School
  • School District: Covington Community School Corp
Parking
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage SqFt: 864
Property
Lot Information
  • Acreage: 3-5 Acres
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees, Wooded
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 130680.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.0
  • Main Level SqFt: 874
  • New Construction: False
  • Living SqFt: 676.0
  • Sqft Total: 1550.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2226.0
  • Year Built Numeric: 1929
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Affected by Disclosures: No
  • DPRYN: Yes
  • Legal Subdivision: 017-00271-02 Pt Se Se 11-19-9 1.32A / Pt Se Se 11-19-9 14.60A / Pt E1/2 Se 11-19-9 64.08A Mp 017-B09-11-406-00100
  • Photos Count: 55
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Transaction Type: Sale
  • Web Link: SIEFERTTEAM.COM
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Solid Waste: No
  • Utilities: Septic System
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl With Brick
  • Exterior Features: Storage, Storage Shed
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Fuel: Propane Owned
  • Pool Private: No
  • Horse Amenities: None
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Electric Oven, Range Hood
  • Areas Interior: Laundry in Unit
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Eating Area: Separate Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, Hardwood Floors
  • Levels: Two
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Updated
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main-Other, Laundry-Main, Primary Bedroom-Upper, Bedroom 2-Upper, Bedroom 3-Upper
  • Spa: No
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Main Level
  • Num Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Num Bedrooms Basement: 0
  • Rooms Basement: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms MU: 7
  • Rooms Total MU: 7
  • Total Rooms: 7
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 25x12.6
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 12.1x12.3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 18.5x8
  • Room Features: Other
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Dimensions: 12.10x8.6
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Dimensions: 11.7x14.3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Dimensions: 12.2x10.11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Dimensions: 10.7x11.7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Full Baths Basement: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths MU: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Half Baths Basement: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths MU: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
Bedrooms
  • Beds MU: 3
  • Bedrooms MU: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Property History for 749 South River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #22092572

$299,900—
Jan 31, 2026

Expired

MIBORMLS #22032664

—
Jul 28, 2025

Price Change

MIBORMLS #22032664

$359,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MIBORMLS #22092572

$299,900
01/31/2026

Expired

MIBORMLS #22032664

—
07/28/2025

Price Change

MIBORMLS #22032664

$359,900

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

Public Records for 749 South River Road

Taxable ValueLand$75,500Additions$143,800Total$219,300
Tax Record2024$2,651 ($221 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,484,800 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1929Year Renovated1960ZoningACountyFOUNTAINAPN23-13-11-406-001.000-015

Schools near 749 South River Road

This home is within Covington Community Sch Corp.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Covington Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Covington Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Covington Community High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Covington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Covington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Covington Community High School
Public9 to 12

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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More information about 749 South River Road, Covington, IN 47932

749 South River Road is a single family home for sale in Covington, IN 47932. This property was listed for sale on April 6, 2026 by Keller Williams Lafayette, it's currently listed at $299,900. This listing's school district is Covington Community Sch Corp. Nearby schools include Covington Elementary School, Covington Middle School and Covington Community High School. 749 South River Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,226 sqft single family home built in 1929.

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