When was property at 5506 Highway 81 built and last sold?

The property at 5506 Highway 81 was built in 1967 and last sold on Apr 11, 2023 for $295,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 5506 Highway 81 is $314,009.

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Newton

30016

5506 Highway 81 S

Sold on Jul 30, 2026

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$310,900

● House - Off Market

5506 Highway 81 S

Covington, GA 30016

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,472 Ft²

$1,531

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home that blends modern updates with timeless appeal. Enjoy a bright, updated kitchen featuring granite countertops and stylish finishes, complemented by hardwood floors that flow throughout the home. Situated on a private 2-acre lot backing to a wooded area, this property offers endless possibilities-perfect for outdoor living, gardening, or future expansion. Peaceful and secluded, yet full of potential, this is a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with space to grow.

Unit Size

1,472 Ft²

Days on Market

39 days

Land Size

2.00 acres

Price per sqft

$211

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

HOA Dues

Year Built

1967

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Last updated: 2 months ago (GAMLS #10790331)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Jul 30, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Jul 30, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jun 21, 2026	Listed by Atrium Realty	$310,900
Listed by Atrium Realty
Apr 21, 2023	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jan 4, 2023	Listed by Atrium Realty	$295,000
Listed by Atrium Realty
Apr 6, 2022	Sold	Premium
Sold
Feb 28, 2022	Listed by Atrium Realty	$125,000
Listed by Atrium Realty
Aug 6, 2021	Sold	Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1967

Effective Year Built: 1978
Bedroom Count: 0
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 3
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 23
Interior Walls Type: 3
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 15
Floor Count: 100
Floor Cover: 15
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 7
Garage Square Area: 540
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 87,120

Total Building Area: 1,472
Building Area: 1,472
Building Area Measurement: E

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 3
Heated Square Feet: 1,472
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: R3 MISC LAND - AREA 10
Land Acres: 0000002000
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: R3
Legal Description 1: 2AC HWY 81 S

Neighborhood

School District Name: Newton County School District

School Tax School District: 1
Census Tract: 100904

Zoning

Zoning: R1

Geography

Account Number: 9541

Parcel: 00180-00000-026-000
Municipality: COUNTY
Latitude: 33.4902
Longitude: -83.9556

Address

Full Address: 5506 Highway 81 S

Address - House Number: 5506
Street Segment Direction: S
Address - Street Name: Highway 81
State: GA
City Name: Covington
Carrier Code: R017
4-Digit Zip Code: 5059
Zip Code: 30016

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $118,874
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022
Tax Rate Code Area: TAX DISTRI

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.0954

Valuation Date: Feb 21, 2024
Confidence Score: 91
Final Value: 290,208
High Value: 317,903
Low Value: 262,512

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $227,600

Market Land Value: $26,800
Market Improvement Value: $200,800

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $91,040
Assessed Land Value: $10,720
Assessed Improvements Value: $80,320

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 11, 2023

Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 21, 2023
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2023-001458
Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 16, 2022
Previous Sale Contract Date: Jun 14, 2022
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

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Comparables

About Newton

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$325,000

Sale Price/ft²

$159

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2127 ft²

Average Home Age

30.9 years

Currently For Sale

628 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Kecia Prince, Atrium Realty
Last Updated: 2 months ago
Data Source: GAMLS, MLS# 10790331

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