85 Sears Road

Closed 3/25/25
Closed 3/25/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$194,000
3 beds1,014 sqft$191/sqft
85 Sears Rd, Covington, GA 30016
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.92 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$191/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Back on the market by no fault of the seller. This adorable cottage type home is move-in ready. Quiet country living at its best. Roof is 3years young, HVAC replaced in 2022, and water heater was replaced in 2023. Move in ready with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Very nicely maintained. Almost a full acre with two outbuildings. One shed has power so bring your tools! Very private back yard with a natural tree line. Close to shopping and interstate. Property is being sold "as-is". Seller never...Back on the market by no fault of the seller. This adorable cottage type home is move-in ready. Quiet country living at its best. Roof is 3years young, HVAC replaced in 2022, and water heater was replaced in 2023. Move in ready with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Very nicely maintained. Almost a full acre with two outbuildings. One shed has power so bring your tools! Very private back yard with a natural tree line. Close to shopping and interstate. Property is being sold "as-is". Seller never occupied the home but rented it to family that loved it like it was theirs. Call today!
  • Listed by: ROBBIN BOONE • Jackson Realty
Listing closed: 03/25/2025 12:00 AM • Source: FMLS, MLS#: 7485843

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$185,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

94.4%

Covington, GA

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Property Information for 85 Sears Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,452 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Newton County
  • Subdivision Complex: none
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Exterior: Storage
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Property Attached: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: None
  • Directions: Very easy drive. Please follow your GPS
  • Lake Name: None
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Coordinates: -83.942998, 33.574099
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0027000000177000
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Master Association Fee: $.00
  • HOA Rent Restrictions: No
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: .92AC LL122 LD10 SEARS RD
School Information
  • School Bus Route Elem: Yes
  • School Bus Route High: Yes
  • School Bus Route Middle: Yes
  • Elementary School: South Salem
  • High School: Newton
  • Middle School: Liberty - Newton
Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Concessions Amt: $.00
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Other
  • Levels/Stories: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bedroom Features: Master on Main
  • Diningroom Features: None
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: None
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Interger: 1
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Additional Rooms: Bathroom, Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof Type: Composition
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Spa Features: None
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Electric: 110 Volts
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Possession: Close Of Escrow
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: None
  • Green Energy Generation: None
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Square Footage: 1014.0
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Acreage Source: Public Records
Rental
Rent Information
  • Terms: Conventional
  • Land Lease: No
  • Occupant Types: Vacant

Property History for 85 Sears Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556097296

$194,000

+17.5% / yr

Apr 6, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #330306032

$24,094—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556097296

$194,000

+17.5% / yr

04/06/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #330306032

$24,094

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

Public Records for 85 Sears Road

Taxable ValueLand$18,000Additions$52,808Total$70,808
Tax Record2025$1,762 ($147 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,014 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,014 SqFtStories1Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1989ZoningR1CountyNEWTONAPN00270-00000-177-000

Schools near 85 Sears Road

This home is within Newton County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
South Salem Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Liberty Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton High School
Public - 9 to 12
Fairview Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
South Salem Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Liberty Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton 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: 85 Sears Road, Covington, GA 30016
$194,000
3
1,014
40,075
75 Sears Road, Covington, GA 30016
–
–
2
1,540
40,075
180 Galloway Road, Covington, GA 30016
$250,000
–
–
–
40,075
76 Sears Road, Covington, GA 30016
$25,000
–
1,560
32,234
80 Sears Road, Covington, GA 30016
$441,000
5
3,176
43,560
170 Galloway Road, Covington, GA 30016
–
–
2
1,304
40,075

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