Very large lot with outbuilding. Hardwood floor in family room. New stove/oven and dishwaster to be installed. New addition off kitchen for utility room and home office or playroom. Move-in ready. Possible owner financing w/large down payment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tina Hardy• RE/MAX Preferred
Bought with Tina Hardy• RE/MAX Preferred
Source:FMLS #5260208
Redfin Estimate
$196,407
$146K since sold in April 2014$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 15% lower than the average sale price ($231K) of 6 comparable homes.
Very large lot with outbuilding. Hardwood floor in family room. New stove/oven and dishwaster to be installed. New addition off kitchen for utility room and home office or playroom. Move-in ready. Possible owner financing w/large down payment.
FMLS #5260208
Apr 14, 2014
Price Changed
$50,000
$44/sq ft
Apr 14, 2014
Listing Removed
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Apr 11, 2014
Price Changed
$57,000
$50/sq ft
Apr 11, 2014
Sold
$50,000
$44/sq ft
Apr 3, 2014
Pending
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Mar 19, 2014
Contingent
—
Mar 10, 2014
Listed
$57,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 1988
Sold
$54,900
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,763 (+6.8%)
$18,000 + $52,640
$70,640
2024
$1,650 (+13.7%)
$18,000 + $52,640
$70,640
2023
$1,451 (+23.4%)
$10,000 + $47,280
$57,280
2022
$1,175 (+1.0%)
$7,200 + $36,120
$43,320
2021
$1,163 (+14.3%)
$4,800 + $33,560
$38,360
2020
$1,017 (−1.8%)
$4,800 + $25,480
$30,280
2019
$1,036 (+18.9%)
$4,800 + $25,560
$30,360
2018
$871 (+4.1%)
$4,800 + $20,560
$25,360
2017
$836 (+38.5%)
$4,800 + $19,560
$24,360
2016
$604 (+59.4%)
$4,800 + $19,560
$24,360
2014
$379 (+72.2%)
$2,000 + $9,080
$11,080
2013
$220 (+1.5%)
$2,000 + $7,800
$9,800
2012
$217 (−66.0%)
2011
$638 (−24.2%)
2010
$841 (+7.7%)
2008
$781
Tax history for 15 Sears Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,763 (+6.8%)
$18,000 + $52,640
$70,640
2024
$1,650 (+13.7%)
$18,000 + $52,640
$70,640
2023
$1,451 (+23.4%)
$10,000 + $47,280
$57,280
2022
$1,175 (+1.0%)
$7,200 + $36,120
$43,320
2021
$1,163 (+14.3%)
$4,800 + $33,560
$38,360
2020
$1,017 (−1.8%)
$4,800 + $25,480
$30,280
2019
$1,036 (+18.9%)
$4,800 + $25,560
$30,360
2018
$871 (+4.1%)
$4,800 + $20,560
$25,360
2017
$836 (+38.5%)
$4,800 + $19,560
$24,360
2016
$604 (+59.4%)
$4,800 + $19,560
$24,360
2014
$379 (+72.2%)
$2,000 + $9,080
$11,080
2013
$220 (+1.5%)
$2,000 + $7,800
$9,800
2012
$217 (−66.0%)
2011
$638 (−24.2%)
2010
$841 (+7.7%)
2008
$781
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
1,284
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0027000000182000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
Kitchen Features: Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen
Dining Room Features: Open Concept
Room Type: Bonus Room, Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Garden
Roof: Composition
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Porterdale
Middle Or Junior School: Clements
High School: Newton
Location Information
Directions: From Atlanta, go I-20 East to right on Salem Rd, left on Browns Bridge Rd, right on McGiboney Rd, right on Sears Rd
Road Surface Type: Paved
Newton
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,284
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1988
County: Newton County
APN: 0027000000182000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
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South Salem Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Liberty Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Newton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$187,000 – $226,000
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