Back on the market by no fault of the seller. This adorable cottage type home is move-in ready. Quiet country living at its best. Roof is 3years young, HVAC replaced in 2022, and water heater was replaced in 2023. Move in ready with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Very nicely maintained. Almost a full acre with two outbuildings. One shed has power so bring your tools!! Very private back yard with a natural tree line. Close to shopping and interstate. Property is being sold "as-is". Seller never occupied the home but rented it to family that loved it like it was theirs. Call today!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Robbin Boone• Jackson Realty
Bought with Christy Chandler• SouthSide Realtors, LLC
Source:FMLS #7485843
Redfin Estimate
$211,235
$17K since sold in March 2025$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 3.8% lower than the average sale price ($220K) of 6 comparable homes.
Back on the market by no fault of the seller. This adorable cottage type home is move-in ready. Quiet country living at its best. Roof is 3years young, HVAC replaced in 2022, and water heater was replaced in 2023. Move in ready with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Very nicely maintained. Almost a full acre with two outbuildings. One shed has power so bring your tools!! Very private back yard with a natural tree line. Close to shopping and interstate. Property is being sold "as-is". Seller never occupied the home but rented it to family that loved it like it was theirs. Call today!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,767 (+7.1%)
$18,000 + $52,808
$70,808
2024
$1,650 (+13.6%)
$18,000 + $52,808
$70,808
2023
$1,452 (+78.1%)
$10,000 + $47,328
$57,328
2022
$815 (+16.3%)
$7,200 + $22,848
$30,048
2021
$701 (+8.0%)
$4,800 + $18,328
$23,128
2020
$649 (−2.3%)
$4,800 + $14,528
$19,328
2019
$665 (+24.4%)
$4,800 + $14,688
$19,488
2018
$534 (−2.3%)
$4,800 + $10,760
$15,560
2017
$547 (+37.0%)
$4,800 + $11,120
$15,920
2016
$399 (+32.6%)
$4,800 + $11,120
$15,920
2014
$301 (−5.5%)
$2,000 + $6,800
$8,800
2013
$319 (+1.6%)
$2,000 + $6,840
$8,840
2012
$313 (−54.7%)
2011
$692 (−22.2%)
2010
$890 (+7.9%)
2008
$825
Tax history for 85 Sears Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,767 (+7.1%)
$18,000 + $52,808
$70,808
2024
$1,650 (+13.6%)
$18,000 + $52,808
$70,808
2023
$1,452 (+78.1%)
$10,000 + $47,328
$57,328
2022
$815 (+16.3%)
$7,200 + $22,848
$30,048
2021
$701 (+8.0%)
$4,800 + $18,328
$23,128
2020
$649 (−2.3%)
$4,800 + $14,528
$19,328
2019
$665 (+24.4%)
$4,800 + $14,688
$19,488
2018
$534 (−2.3%)
$4,800 + $10,760
$15,560
2017
$547 (+37.0%)
$4,800 + $11,120
$15,920
2016
$399 (+32.6%)
$4,800 + $11,120
$15,920
2014
$301 (−5.5%)
$2,000 + $6,800
$8,800
2013
$319 (+1.6%)
$2,000 + $6,840
$8,840
2012
$313 (−54.7%)
2011
$692 (−22.2%)
2010
$890 (+7.9%)
2008
$825
*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
1989
Sq. Ft.
1,014
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0027000000177000
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: Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Storage
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: .92AC LL122 LD10 SEARS RD
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric
Water Source: Well
Electric: 110 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: South Salem
Middle Or Junior School: Liberty - Newton
High School: Newton
Location Information
Directions: Very easy drive. Please follow your GPS
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,014
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Newton County
APN: 0027000000177000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Salem Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
Liberty Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Newton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 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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Covington, GA • 30016
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Estimated sale price
$201,000 – $243,000
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