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5242 Salem Rd, Covington, GA, 30016

$424,900

Home List Price

$5,046*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths
3,316 SqFt
$128/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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5242 Salem Rd, Covington$424,900

Buyer Closing Credits

$5,046*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAssigned, Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Lot
Year Built1980
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
WaterfrontNone
FireplaceNone
ViewPark, Rural, Trees/Woods
MLS #7380175
Lot Size5.41 Acres
StatusActive

About 5242 Salem Rd

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!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Living Area: 3,316 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Around Atlanta
  • Listing Agent: Dwight Hicks

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior: Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: None

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Waterfront: None
  • View: Park, Rural, Trees/Woods
  • Exterior: Other

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Assigned, Driveway, Kitchen Level, Level Driveway, Parking Lot

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Farm, Level, Pasture, Private
  • Lot Size: 5.41 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Alcovy High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Liberty Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Public District Grades KG-8
  • South Salem Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • 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.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $424,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $128/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,191
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Covington, GA

City

Med. Sold Price

$306K

Med. Price/SqFt

$159

Avg. Days On Market

40

# of Sold Homes

114

5242 Salem Rd vs Covington

37 DAYS ON ROCKET

-3 Days

$424,900

+$118.8K More

$128/SqFt

-$31 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $118.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $31/SqFt less than other homes in Covington, GA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: First Multiple Listing Service
  • MLS Number: #7380175

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: RE/MAX Around Atlanta
  • Listing Agent: Dwight Hicks

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$2,191$69,120
2018$2,161$66,840
2017$1,945$60,560

History based on county public records data.

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$2,188

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$1,340

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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2
/10

  • South Salem Elementary School

  • 5335 Salem Rd

  • 0.17 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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3
/10

  • Liberty Middle School

  • 5225 Salem Rd

  • 0.20 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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8
/10

  • Newton County Theme School At Ficquett

  • 2207 Williams St NE

  • 5.25 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-8

High School

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4
/10

  • Alcovy High School

  • 14567 Highway 36

  • 9.25 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,013. The majority of Covington, GA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5242 Salem Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5242 Salem Rd property is $424,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 5242 Salem Rd is a house located in Covington, Georgia, 30016.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5242 Salem Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 5242 Salem Rd are:
South Salem Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Liberty Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Alcovy High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $2,191 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5242 Salem Rd has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5242 Salem Rd is 3,316 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5242 Salem Rd is 1980.

Rocket Homes›Georgia›Newton County›Covington›30016›5242 Salem Rd

This home is located at 5242 Salem Rd in Covington, GA and zip code 30016. This 3,316 square foot home, which was built in 1980, sits on a 5.41 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 02, 2024 and is currently priced at $424,900.

While more than 22 listings in Covington, GA in May 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 47 listings sold at asking price, and more than 34 were sold below. The number of listings in Covington, GA increased by 11.4% between April 2024 and May 2024. In May 2024 median list price was $306,077 and the average listing age was 40 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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