Google street view image for 5181 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30035

Off market sep 2002 for $125K

$225,556

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $871/mo

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1,264

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5181 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30035

About this home

5181 Covington Hwy is a 1,264 square foot house on a 2.57 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 03, 2002 for $125,000. Based on Redfin's Decatur data, we estimate the home's value is $225,556.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

2.57 acresLot Size

$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$225,556

$101K since sold in September 2002$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.4% higher than the average sale price ($206K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$135,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,338 sq ft
4262 Lindsey Dr, Decatur, GA 30035
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$259,999
B
3 beds2 baths1,750 sq ft
4439 Gregory Rd, Decatur, GA 30035
SOLD FEB 12, 2026
$77,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
4439 Highland Rd, Decatur, GA 30035
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$335,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,474 sq ft
1747 Glenhaven Cir, Decatur, GA 30035
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$295,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,534 sq ft
4579 Tudor Castle Dr, Decatur, GA 30035
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$135,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
4256 Lindsey Dr, Decatur, GA 30035

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Market trends in 30035, GA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.1%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$240K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

74d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

15 MoM

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Sale history for 5181 Covington Hwy

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$2,999 (+114.3%)

$30,840 + $35,200

$66,040

2023

$1,400 (−10.0%)

$2,440 + $56,520

$58,960

2021

$1,556 (+6.7%)

$2,400 + $25,920

$28,320

2020

$1,458 (+19.6%)

$2,400 + $25,920

$28,320

2019

$1,219 (+8.1%)

$11,560 + $9,080

$20,640

2018

$1,128 (−1.8%)

$11,560 + $6,960

$18,520

2017

$1,149 (+7.7%)

$11,560 + $6,960

$18,520

2016

$1,067 (+17.6%)

$11,560 + $5,520

$17,080

2014

$907 (+99.8%)

$11,560 + $7,120

$18,680

2013

$454 (−50.0%)

$11,600 + $1,520

$13,120

2012

$909 (−15.1%)

$11,600 + $1,520

$13,120

2011

$1,070 (−42.3%)

$11,600 + $5,440

$17,040

2010

$1,854 (+1.7%)

$11,600 + $26,840

$38,440

2008

$1,824

Tax history for 5181 Covington Hwy

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$2,999 (+114.3%)

$30,840 + $35,200

$66,040

2023

$1,400 (−10.0%)

$2,440 + $56,520

$58,960

2021

$1,556 (+6.7%)

$2,400 + $25,920

$28,320

2020

$1,458 (+19.6%)

$2,400 + $25,920

$28,320

2019

$1,219 (+8.1%)

$11,560 + $9,080

$20,640

2018

$1,128 (−1.8%)

$11,560 + $6,960

$18,520

2017

$1,149 (+7.7%)

$11,560 + $6,960

$18,520

2016

$1,067 (+17.6%)

$11,560 + $5,520

$17,080

2014

$907 (+99.8%)

$11,560 + $7,120

$18,680

2013

$454 (−50.0%)

$11,600 + $1,520

$13,120

2012

$909 (−15.1%)

$11,600 + $1,520

$13,120

2011

$1,070 (−42.3%)

$11,600 + $5,440

$17,040

2010

$1,854 (+1.7%)

$11,600 + $26,840

$38,440

2008

$1,824

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-85

Residential Medium Lot-85 District

The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of twelve thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-85 (Residential Medium Lot-85) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 375
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Stone
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,264
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,102
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,264
Building Sq. Ft: 2,528
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 111,949
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: UNINCORPORATED
Acres: 2.57
Zoning Code: R85
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,264
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1993
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 161 02 002

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Canby Lane Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

2/10

Towers High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

22% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

5/10 Air Factor

7 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Decatur, GA • 30035

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Sun exposure

96/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in Decatur. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

11.3 hrs

7.7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$215,000 – $260,000

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Home values near 5181 Covington Hwy

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5219 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$219,884
5169 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1891 Sq. Ft.	$276,804

Address	Redfin Estimate
5225 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1689 Sq. Ft.	$241,449
5159 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2455 Sq. Ft.	$285,992

Address	Redfin Estimate
5193 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1328 Sq. Ft.	$214,075
5211 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$245,853

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