5656 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016
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FOR SALE
0.68 ACRES

$230,000

Original price: $237,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,766 sqft (on 0.68 acres)

5656 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016

Est. Mortgage $1,444/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1959
0.68 acre lot
$130/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5656 Salem Rd.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

INCREDIBLE BUYER INCENTIVES: $3,000 MORTGAGE CONCESSION. Opendoor Home Loans will contribute up to $3,000 towards a permanent interest rate buy-down if you finance with Opendoor Home Loans LLC. 5656 Salem Rd is a one-story Covington brick ranch home set on a level lot with mature landscaping. The kitchen has white cabinetry, a stainless steel range, and ample counter space with a window over the sink. Separate living areas include a room centered on a brick fireplace, and wood-look flooring runs through the main living spaces. The bedrooms carry natural light, and two full bathrooms provide vanities with a tub and a separate corner shower. A rear patio opens to a grassed backyard with a storage shed for outdoor use. Clean interior finishes throughout complete this well-maintained residence with practical amenities in every room.. Included 100-Day Home Warranty with buyer activation
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Tanya Pickens, (404) 796-8789
Opendoor Brokerage
Lance Stadler, (678) 866-0311
Opendoor Brokerage
Source: GAMLS, MLS#10814411
Also Listed on FMLS GA, GAMLS, FMLS GA.

Home Details for 5656 Salem Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: None
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1766 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Water Available, Electricity AvailableAppliances: DishwasherDishwasherLaundry: Other
Heating & Cooling
Heating: NoneNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Laminate, Vinyl, Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Wood, Chain LinkNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Has a CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage,Detached,Carport
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1766 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 43Days on Market: 47

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 0028000000044000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $230,000Price Per Sqft: $130
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: CovingtonCommunity: R3 MISC LAND - AREA 6
School Information
Elementary School: South SalemJr High / Middle School: LibertyHigh School: Alcovy

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 10814411

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1766 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: None

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.68 acres

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, VA Loan, FHA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 10814411Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1766Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, See Remarks, Vacant

Additional Information

None

Around this home

What Locals Say about Covington

At least 567 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say it's quiet

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 25 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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    "I work from home at the moment. I don’t have a commute. On the other hand, there is a 20-25 minute commute to the highway "
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  • Willetta Halsey
    "Side walks, wooded areas and small lake in the area. There’s plenty of space for walking and vehicles to drive. People pick up after their dogs or allow them to poop in wooded areas. "
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  • Lawproducts92
    "People walk there dogs daily here and it’s safe it’s barely any dogs that are rough or not trained my dog is off the leach when I walk her or let her outside for one she listen and she is not going to just Randy go up to anybody "
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  • Leon Howard
    "If you plan on living in Covington you must have a car because everything is far. But it’s great if you love peace and quiet "
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  • Felicia Grant
    "Dogs and pet owners would love Covington. The area is always nice and clean with lots of space to walk, run and play. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is relatively short. I can make it back and forth to work in a matter of minutes. It’s really not that bad "
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    "they would love it it friendly and they use collars. I love this neighborhood and they have great schools"
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    "It’s quiet most nights. There’s the occasional car with loud music, but it’s not often. No sidewalks"
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    "The community is tight knit and everyone helps everyone. We look out for each other and maintain a standard of wellbeing. "
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    "my family lives right down road and my church close to there in porterdale and it will be great place for me and my dad "
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  • Trulia User
    "The safety of their children. The parents want to have good schools nearby. Accessibly to major stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "Relative easy. I very rarely experience traffic delays due to the short commute. I’m also commuting during low traffic hours. "
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    "Pretty town! Nice people. Family friendly. Prices are still affordable and value is good for the money! Love it here. "
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    "It's very quiet and no one steals your packages-it's safe. It's close enough to town, but far enough away from the traffic of in-town living. Doesn't feel crowded. Neighbors wave when they drive by. Blue collar neighborhood"
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  • Humnbrd1959
    "A lot family live here.And there parks close by and a dog park not far from home .People are friendly here. It peaceful and quiet here. It a good place to go walking or running."
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  • Dee4him
    "We have a huge Fourth of July event, classic car shows, drive in movie nights. The downtown square is beautiful and everyone is very friendly!"
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  • Jannettecw
    "It’s quite and no one is loud.people care for there lawns.And we have a HOA,A pool for the kids a basketball court .A beautiful lake and a lake house"
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  • Juarez L.
    "Great neighbors and a very quiet area. Police officer lives in the neighborhood so it is safe. "
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  • Latracedrummond
    "Downtown city square has several events during holidays, etc.. parades through the square, fireworks, pictures with Santa "
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  • Des W.
    "Family friendly. Neighbors friendly. Dog friendly. Close to 20 and state hwys to get around. Most people are friendly I. The overall community"
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  • Brodrickbibbins
    "Big Neighborhood. Parks, Lake, a lot of families with children. Nice place to live. Always watch your area"
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  • Kevin A.
    "pretty quiet neighborhood and good for children. plenty of kids here. many play together. They ride bikes."
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  • Ashley D.
    "There are no access to Public transportation in the Covington area and if there are any it is situated very far."
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  • Nikitha A.
    "My neighborhood is unique is because of everything. Everyone is friendly and it’s a safe environment for the young kids. "
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    "You see dogs all the time with there owners. Dog owners pick up behind there dogs, mostly all of the dogs are friendly."
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  • Dana L.
    "Very busy rode. Your pet will die if you let it run lose. There are no sidewalks for walking. The neighborhood is k but not desirable "
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  • Stephanie S.
    "It’s cool I like it kind of country boring no public transportation but I like some of the neighborhoods aren’t desirable "
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  • Des W.
    "Great community. Family friendly. Outdoor parks and walking trails. Dog friendly. Safe neighborhood "
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  • Raekelia N.
    "You don’t see people walking their dogs but there is sidewalks available for you too. Very peaceful community "
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  • Vicki K.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time - it’s common in the neighborhood. There are no sidewalks, but there isn’t much through traffic either."
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  • Raekelia N.
    "Everything is in a good driving distance no further than 15 minutes. There is a dollar general about four minutes from us and two gas stations so don’t have to go far for much . "
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  • Fish S.
    "Very peaceful and safe area. Newton county does not require emissions testing which is a plus if you have an old car."
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  • Charles P.
    "It takes about a hour traffic is really not that bad just the normal evening traffic Friday's are usually pretty light "
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  • Quiana B.
    "very quiet and a great place to raise kids. transportation is needed.many shopping places in the area"
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  • Arnoldvena85
    "It's an perfect place to raise kids! The school system is one of the best! The people here treat you like family!"
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  • Myra A.
    "It used to be much nicer but it’s not as bad as Conyers has changed. There are still nice places to eat and shop on the Covington Square but Newton County in general has gone down the tubes. The population has exploded in the crime as well."
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  • Consuella F.
    "I have always lived in Covington and the neighborhood I stay in is very quiet and homey. This area is very affordable and I’ll never move to another county in Georgia. "
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  • Tyra.hickman
    "All the movies that’s been filmed in the square and all the beautiful places to take pictures and there is such friendly people around where I live "
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  • Julie
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Market trends in Covington

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$275K
$4.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$149
$1MoM
Available listings
573
4MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$225K
Since last month
Decreased$18K (-7.3%)
Since last year
Increased$35K (+18.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$24K (+11.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +114% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$225K
August 2026$229K
July 2026$242K
June 2026$189K
May 2026$189K
April 2026$188K
March 2026$191K
February 2026$191K
January 2026$190K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
60 Knights Cir, Covington, GA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$250,000
04/02/26
3
2
1,671
5798 Salem Rd, Covington, GA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$241,000
12/01/25
3
2
1,678
46 Russell Braden Rd, Covington, GA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$240,851
08/11/26
3
1.5
1,922
60 Katelen Ct, Covington, GA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$309,000
04/21/26
3
2
1,844
75 Linsley Way, Covington, GA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$245,000
10/16/25
3
2
1,416
140 Sunflower Ln, Covington, GA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$262,000
02/23/26
2
2.5
3,024
4772 Foxhollow Trl, Covington, GA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$300,990
03/26/26
3
2.5
2,014
4595 Sunrise Rdg, Covington, GA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$344,990
07/16/26
3
2.5
2,014
50 Creekstone Ct, Covington, GA
0.69
Single-Family Home
$256,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,386

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
60 Knights Cir, Covington, GA 30016
0.09
$250,000
3
2
1,671
Recently Sold
5746 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016
0.15
$246,500
3
2
-
Off Market
30 Millwood Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.15
$167,100
2
2
1,150
Off Market
105 N Knights Circle E, Covington, GA 30016
0.15
$293,500
3
2
1,562
Off Market
46 Russell Braden Rd, Covington, GA 30016
0.17
$272,000
3
1.5
1,922
For Sale
5798 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016
0.22
$241,000
3
2
1,678
Recently Sold
75 Sunflower Ln, Covington, GA 30016
0.25
$291,200
4
2
2,104
Off Market
150 Knights Cir, Covington, GA 30016
0.27
$315,000
2
2
1,656
For Sale
10 Claremont Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.31
$267,200
3
2
1,436
Off Market
60 Katelen Ct, Covington, GA 30016
0.32
$309,000
3
2
1,844
Recently Sold
120 Sunflower Ln, Covington, GA 30016
0.34
$396,900
5
3.5
2,554
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2026
Source: FMLS GA #7812102
PriceChange
$230,000
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 6, 2026
Source: FMLS GA #7812102
PriceChange
$237,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 28, 2026
Source: GAMLS #10814411
Listed For Sale
$242,000
Jun 11, 2026
Source: N/A
Sold
$200,800
Feb 26, 2025
Source: GAMLS #10302584
Sold
$190,000

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Tanya Pickens, Opendoor Brokerage
Agent Phone: (404) 796-8789
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Frequently asked questions about 5656 Salem Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 5656 Salem Rd?
    Based on a $230,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 5656 Salem Rd in Covington, GA is approximately $1,476 (about $1,238 principal & interest, $163 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 5656 Salem Rd compare to homes in Covington?
    5656 Salem Rd in Covington, GA is listed at $230,000, about 16% below the $275K median sale price in Covington.
  • What do residents say about Covington?
    Residents describe Covington, GA as well-kept, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Covington, GA.
  • What are the closest schools to 5656 Salem Rd?
    The closest schools to 5656 Salem Rd in Covington, GA are Alcovy High School (rated 1/10), Liberty Middle School (rated 3/10), South Salem Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10).
  • Does 5656 Salem Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5656 Salem Rd in Covington, GA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 5656 Salem Rd?
    The lot at 5656 Salem Rd in Covington, GA is about 0.68 acres (29,621 sq ft).
5656 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,766 sqft single-family home built in 1959. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by GAMLS on Jul 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 10814411.