5798 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016
SOLD
DEC 1, 2025

5798 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,678 sqft (on 0.69 acres)

$241,000

Last Sold: Dec 1, 2025
$144/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,458/mo*
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$241,000

Last Sold: Dec 1, 2025
$144/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,458/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,678 sqft
(on 0.69 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to 5798 Salem Road, a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering comfort, convenience, and a spacious layout. Nestled in the heart of Covington, this home is perfect for families, first-time buyers, or those looking for a peaceful retreat with easy access to local amenities. Step inside to a bright and airy living space with an open-concept design, ideal for entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen features modern appliances, ample cabinetry, and plenty of counter space for cooking and dining. The primary suite boasts a private en-suite bath, while two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Enjoy outdoor living with a large backyard, perfect for hosting gatherings, gardening, or simply relaxing. The property also includes a private driveway and ample parking space. Located just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and major highways, this home offers the best of suburban living with easy access to Covington's charming downtown area. Don't miss this incredible opportunity-schedule your private showing today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 04, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Carport
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$144/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 5798 Salem Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: None
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1678 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: OtherAppliances: DishwasherDishwasherLaundry: Mud Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: Accessible Approach with RampFloors: Hardwood, Vinyl
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: DeckFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Carport
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic TankWater Body: None
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1678 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 183

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 0028000000055000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $241,000Price Per Sqft: $144/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Sep 05 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: CovingtonCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: South SalemJr High / Middle School: LibertyHigh School: Alcovy

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1678 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: None

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.69 acres

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Agency

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 10532862Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1678Back On Market Date: Fri Oct 10 2025Showing Requirements: Use Showing Time, Vacant

Additional Information

None
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Marshall Wagner, (404) 316-8106
Rock River Realty LLC
Bought with: Jennifer Whitehead, (404) 924-9149, Cozart Realty
Source: GAMLS, MLS#10532862

Price History for 5798 Salem Rd

DatePriceEventSource
12/01/2025$241,000Sold
GAMLS #10532862
10/10/2025$241,000PendingGAMLS #10532862
09/05/2025$241,000PriceChange
GAMLS #10532862
06/25/2025$255,000PriceChange
FMLS GA #7553506
04/03/2025$260,000Listed For SaleFMLS GA #7553506
02/04/2025$265,000ListingRemovedFMLS GA #7459501
12/11/2024$265,000PriceChange
FMLS GA #7459501
11/22/2024$269,000PriceChange
GAMLS #10381805
11/08/2024$275,000PriceChange
FMLS GA #7459501
10/24/2024$279,000PriceChange
GAMLS #10381805
10/11/2024$289,000PriceChange
GAMLS #10381805
09/20/2024$293,000Listed For SaleFMLS GA #7459501
09/15/2023ListingRemovedFMLS GA #6933223
09/10/2021$227,000Sold
N/A
08/26/2021$210,000PendingFMLS GA #6933223
08/20/2021$210,000Listed For SaleFMLS GA #6933223
12/18/2019$164,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/18/2019$164,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/16/2019$159,900Sold
GAMLS #8611030
10/29/2019$164,900PendingAgent Provided
08/07/2019$164,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
07/10/2019$164,900PendingAgent Provided
06/26/2019$164,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/05/2019$60,001Sold
N/A
03/31/2008$116,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Covington

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$272K
$2.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$146
$3MoM
Available listings
517
8MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,510
Assessment$251,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5798 Salem Rd

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
60 Knights Cir, Covington, GA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$250,000
04/02/26
3
2
1,671
309 Lynn Dr, Covington, GA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$226,000
08/30/25
3
2
1,604
60 Katelen Ct, Covington, GA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$309,000
04/21/26
3
2
1,844
4772 Foxhollow Trl, Covington, GA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$300,990
03/26/26
3
2.5
2,014
97 East Rd, Covington, GA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$250,000
08/01/25
3
2
1,400
85 Lakeside Cir, Covington, GA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$230,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,460
75 Linsley Way, Covington, GA
0.70
Single-Family Home
$245,000
10/16/25
3
2
1,416
100 Lakeside Dr, Covington, GA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$306,000
09/12/25
3
2.5
1,755

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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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    "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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  • 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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    "The safety of their children. The parents want to have good schools nearby. Accessibly to major stores."
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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • Dana L.
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    "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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5798 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,678 sqft single-family home built in 1958. This property is not currently available for sale. 5798 Salem Rd was last sold on Dec 1, 2025 for $241,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $241,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 5798 Salem Rd is $242,300.