Step into comfort and style with this beautifully refreshed ranch-style home in Covington/Newton County! Situated on a spacious and private 1-acre lot, this property is ideal for first-time homebuyers or savvy investors looking for a turnkey opportunity. Home boasts fresh interior paint, rich hardwood floors throughout the main living spaces, Granite countertops in both the kitchen and bathrooms, large private backyard perfect for outdoor living and future projects! This Covington gem offers peace, privacy, and polished updates-all at a price that makes sense. Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Joe Stockdale• Joe Stockdale Real Estate, LLC
Listed by Mary Hahn• Joe Stockdale Real Estate, LLC
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #7629927
Redfin Estimate
$259,645
$40K since sold in November 2025$5,000 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9.1% higher than the average sale price ($238K) of 6 comparable homes.
Step into comfort and style with this beautifully refreshed ranch-style home in Covington/Newton County! Situated on a spacious and private 1-acre lot, this property is ideal for first-time homebuyers or savvy investors looking for a turnkey opportunity. Home boasts fresh interior paint, rich hardwood floors throughout the main living spaces, Granite countertops in both the kitchen and bathrooms, large private backyard perfect for outdoor living and future projects! This Covington gem offers peace, privacy, and polished updates-all at a price that makes sense. Schedule your showing today!
APPFOLIO #1
Mar 14, 2024
Rental Removed
$1,619
$1/sq ft
Dec 18, 2023
Listed for Rent
$1,619
$1/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 2022
Sold
$241,152
$170/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 2022
Sold
$195,000
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 4, 2019
Sold
$48,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,240 (+5.0%)
$18,000 + $71,760
$89,760
2024
$2,133 (+13.1%)
$18,000 + $71,760
$89,760
2023
$1,887 (+157.9%)
$10,000 + $64,480
$74,480
2022
$732 (+1.2%)
$7,200 + $19,760
$26,960
2021
$723 (+12.1%)
$4,800 + $19,040
$23,840
2020
$645 (+2,527.5%)
$4,388 + $14,812
$19,200
2019
$25 (+19.5%)
$4,800 + $22,720
$27,520
2018
$21 (+2.6%)
$4,800 + $18,240
$23,040
2017
$20 (+43.0%)
$4,800 + $17,640
$22,440
2016
$14 (+55.6%)
$4,800 + $17,640
$22,440
2014
$9 (+1.8%)
$2,000 + $9,520
$11,520
2013
$9
$2,000 + $9,160
$11,160
2012
$9 (−56.7%)
2011
$20 (−78.5%)
2010
$95 (−8.5%)
2008
$104
Tax history for 55 Sears Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,240 (+5.0%)
$18,000 + $71,760
$89,760
2024
$2,133 (+13.1%)
$18,000 + $71,760
$89,760
2023
$1,887 (+157.9%)
$10,000 + $64,480
$74,480
2022
$732 (+1.2%)
$7,200 + $19,760
$26,960
2021
$723 (+12.1%)
$4,800 + $19,040
$23,840
2020
$645 (+2,527.5%)
$4,388 + $14,812
$19,200
2019
$25 (+19.5%)
$4,800 + $22,720
$27,520
2018
$21 (+2.6%)
$4,800 + $18,240
$23,040
2017
$20 (+43.0%)
$4,800 + $17,640
$22,440
2016
$14 (+55.6%)
$4,800 + $17,640
$22,440
2014
$9 (+1.8%)
$2,000 + $9,520
$11,520
2013
$9
$2,000 + $9,160
$11,160
2012
$9 (−56.7%)
2011
$20 (−78.5%)
2010
$95 (−8.5%)
2008
$104
*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
1 Acre
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
1,422
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0027000000180000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior Features: Disappearing Attic Stairs
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Laundry Room, Mud Room