Historical home located within walking distance of the Covington Square and within the historical district, come make this home your own - home needs a complete rehab but has so much potential and is located in the very desirable Covington Square area - would make a great Airbnb with rehab! Cash or conventional/construction loans only. Agents, disclosures are online in listing link.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$112Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by THE SALES TEAM• Agents Realty, LLC
Listed by LauraLee Collum• Agents Realty, LLC
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7188573
Redfin Estimate
$132,618
$23K since sold in April 2023$6,000 since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 29.5% lower than the average sale price ($188K) of 6 comparable homes.
Historical home located within walking distance of the Covington Square and within the historic district, come make this home your own - home needs a complete rehab but has so much potential and is located in the very desirable Covington Square area - would make a great Airbnb with rehab! Cash or conventional/construction loans only. Agents, please see disclosures in DocBox.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,513 (+7.1%)
$8,400 + $74,080
$82,480
2024
$2,347 (+104.5%)
$8,400 + $74,080
$82,480
2023
$1,147 (+17.4%)
$4,000 + $34,000
$38,000
2022
$978 (+8.4%)
$4,000 + $26,080
$30,080
2021
$902 (+17.1%)
$6,800 + $18,040
$24,840
2020
$771 (+3.5%)
$6,800 + $12,520
$19,320
2019
$744 (+64.7%)
$6,800 + $11,520
$18,320
2018
$452 (+21.7%)
$4,800 + $6,200
$11,000
2017
$372 (−14.6%)
$3,600 + $5,440
$9,040
2016
$435 (−14.9%)
$3,600 + $5,440
$9,040
2014
$511 (−5.4%)
$2,000 + $10,440
$12,440
2013
$540 (+1.3%)
$2,000 + $10,440
$12,440
2012
$533 (+1.8%)
2011
$524 (−22.3%)
2010
$674 (+7.6%)
2008
$626
Tax history for 2198 SW Emory St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,513 (+7.1%)
$8,400 + $74,080
$82,480
2024
$2,347 (+104.5%)
$8,400 + $74,080
$82,480
2023
$1,147 (+17.4%)
$4,000 + $34,000
$38,000
2022
$978 (+8.4%)
$4,000 + $26,080
$30,080
2021
$902 (+17.1%)
$6,800 + $18,040
$24,840
2020
$771 (+3.5%)
$6,800 + $12,520
$19,320
2019
$744 (+64.7%)
$6,800 + $11,520
$18,320
2018
$452 (+21.7%)
$4,800 + $6,200
$11,000
2017
$372 (−14.6%)
$3,600 + $5,440
$9,040
2016
$435 (−14.9%)
$3,600 + $5,440
$9,040
2014
$511 (−5.4%)
$2,000 + $10,440
$12,440
2013
$540 (+1.3%)
$2,000 + $10,440
$12,440
2012
$533 (+1.8%)
2011
$524 (−22.3%)
2010
$674 (+7.6%)
2008
$626
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
1,228
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
C026000240005000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 14, 2025.
NR-2
Neighborhood Residential 2 District
This zoning district is intended primarily for medium density one-family residences and related uses. This district is designed to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district and to encourage a suitable family life on smaller lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: On Street, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Other
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Other Room
Interior Features: Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Other
Flooring: Other
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Other
Kitchen Features: Other
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,189
Construction Materials: Other
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Fixer
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Other
Heating: Other
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Middle Ridge
Middle Or Junior School: Liberty - Newton
High School: Eastside
Location Information
Directions: From Atlanta: I-20 East to ex#90, left off ramp on Hwy 278, to right on Hwy 81, continue straight as it becomes Emory St, home on right.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Community Information
Community Features: Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,228
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Newton County
APN: C026000240005000
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 14, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
4/10
Clements Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
3/10
Eastside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Covington, GA • 30014
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$126,000 – $153,000
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