217 Sims Rd is a 1,108 square foot house on a 1.65 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Covington data, we estimate the home's value is $165,976.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.65 acresLot Size
$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$165,976
$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 25.2% lower than the average sale price ($222K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$226 (−26.2%)
$14,000 + $36,400
$50,400
2024
$306 (+1,229.8%)
$14,000 + $36,400
$50,400
2023
$23 (+14.8%)
$9,240 + $16,560
$25,800
2022
$20 (+18.1%)
$9,240 + $13,240
$22,480
2021
$17 (+11.4%)
$9,240 + $9,800
$19,040
2020
$15 (−1.4%)
$7,960 + $9,120
$17,080
2019
$15 (+2.4%)
$7,960 + $9,360
$17,320
2018
$15 (+9.3%)
$7,960 + $8,960
$16,920
2017
$14 (+15.1%)
$5,960 + $9,520
$15,480
2016
$12 (+20.0%)
$5,960 + $9,520
$15,480
2014
$10 (+21.8%)
$5,400 + $7,280
$12,680
2013
$8 (−6.8%)
$5,400 + $4,960
$10,360
2012
$9 (−19.0%)
2011
$11 (−4.4%)
2010
$11 (−5.6%)
2008
$12
Tax history for 217 Sims Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$226 (−26.2%)
$14,000 + $36,400
$50,400
2024
$306 (+1,229.8%)
$14,000 + $36,400
$50,400
2023
$23 (+14.8%)
$9,240 + $16,560
$25,800
2022
$20 (+18.1%)
$9,240 + $13,240
$22,480
2021
$17 (+11.4%)
$9,240 + $9,800
$19,040
2020
$15 (−1.4%)
$7,960 + $9,120
$17,080
2019
$15 (+2.4%)
$7,960 + $9,360
$17,320
2018
$15 (+9.3%)
$7,960 + $8,960
$16,920
2017
$14 (+15.1%)
$5,960 + $9,520
$15,480
2016
$12 (+20.0%)
$5,960 + $9,520
$15,480
2014
$10 (+21.8%)
$5,400 + $7,280
$12,680
2013
$8 (−6.8%)
$5,400 + $4,960
$10,360
2012
$9 (−19.0%)
2011
$11 (−4.4%)
2010
$11 (−5.6%)
2008
$12
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A-R
Agricultural Residential District
The AR Agricultural Residential District is composed of relatively large acreage, low density developments of single-family dwellings. The purpose of this district is to provide protection for larger lot subdivisions against the encroachment of high density developments of a residential, commercial or industrial nature.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Pier
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BETTY R GILES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,108
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,108
Building Sq. Ft: 1,108
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 1.65AC SIMS RD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 71,874
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 1.65
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,108
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Newton County
APN: 0015000000004000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Salem Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Liberty Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.2mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
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
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$158,000 – $191,000
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