Unlock the potential of this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, offering endless possibilities for homeowners, investors, or business owners alike. Situated in a highly visible location, this property may offer commercial potential with the appropriate rezoning, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to live, invest, or establish a business. Inside, you'll find a spacious layout ready for your personal updates and creative vision. Whether you're looking to renovate and restore its character or transform it into something entirely new, this fixer-upper is full of opportunity. Outside, the property features a workshop and an additional storage shed, providing ample space for hobbies, equipment, or extra storage. With room to grow and so much potential, this property is a rare opportunity for anyone seeking value and versatility.
Active
$249,900
5355 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016
3beds
1,630sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1941
1.13 Acres Lot
$247,200 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional storage shedSpacious layout
- 19 days |
- 221 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Easterlin,
The Legacy Real estate Group, LLC 470-781-1244
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7798979
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
- Level: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main, Split Bedroom Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Dining room
- Features: Great Room, Open Concept
Kitchen
- Features: Country Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Pantry
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Hall, Laundry Room
Features
- High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: None
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,630
- Total interior livable area: 1,630 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,630
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Awning(s), No Dock
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
- Waterfront features: None
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 1.13 Acres
- Features: Level, Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0028000000086000
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: None
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,902
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$247,200
$235,000 - $260,000
$1,740/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900$153/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10798515 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,902 +7.7% | $76,200 +7.4% |
| 2024 | $1,766 +5.4% | $70,960 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $1,676 +8.4% | $66,160 +24.4% |
| 2022 | $1,546 +15.8% | $53,200 +20.8% |
| 2021 | $1,336 +477.1% | $44,040 +22.3% |
| 2020 | $231 +198.3% | $36,000 +14.4% |
| 2019 | $78 +32.9% | $31,480 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $58 +131% | $30,920 +9.2% |
| 2017 | $25 | $28,320 +10.8% |
| 2016 | $25 | $25,560 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $25 +148.4% | $24,960 +94.4% |
| 2014 | $10 | $12,840 +17.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $10,960 +10.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $9,880 -16.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $11,800 -33.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $17,720 -28.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $24,800 -61.4% |
| 2008 | $20 +28.4% | $64,292 +10.5% |
| 2007 | $15 -18.5% | $58,192 -0.7% |
| 2006 | $19 -4.2% | $58,592 -1.2% |
| 2005 | $20 +21.3% | $59,292 +8.6% |
| 2004 | $16 +7.3% | $54,592 +3.6% |
| 2003 | $15 -1.9% | $52,692 |
| 2002 | $15 -40.2% | $52,692 |
| 2001 | $26 -96.1% | $52,692 |
| 2000 | $655 | $52,692 |
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Neighborhood: 30016
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10South Salem Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Liberty Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Alcovy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Salem
- Middle: Liberty - Newton
- High: Alcovy
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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