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3149 Thompson Ave SE, Covington, GA, 30014

2beds
2baths
1,071sqft
$224,900
$210price/sqft
$1,652/moest. monthly cost
$66,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

This cozy bungalow sits just steps from the Historic Covington Square, placing you within easy walking distance of all the dining, shopping, and charm downtown Covington is known for. A wide front porch made for relaxing welcomes you home, offering the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Inside, the home features two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a bonus room, a laundry/utility room, and a bright eat-in kitchen that feels warm and inviting. The layout is efficient yet comfortable, blending classic bungalow character and a warm, updated interior. Out back, the fenced, level yard provides privacy, play space, and room for pets or gardening. This move-in-ready downtown gem offers the ideal mix of charm, updates, and walkability - appealing to both owner-occupants and investors. Its prime location near the Square also makes it an excellent short-term rental opportunity.

Getting Around

54
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
34
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
5/10
Cousins Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.0 mi
5/10
Eastside High SchoolGrades 9-123.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1946

Materials

  • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Mud Room

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Other
  • Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,071
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,071
  • Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: C010000050003A00
  • Special condition: As Is,No Disclosure

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior features: Other
  • Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City
  • Waterfront features: No Dock Or Boathouse
  • Waterbody name: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,098 sqft
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Parking features: None

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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Ice Storm
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,137$13,644
Home Insurance *$137$1,644
Property Taxes $159$1,908
Electricity $219$2,637
Total$1,652$19,824
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$56,640/yr
40% on housing$49,560/yr
45% on housing$44,053/yr

Georgia FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,778Commercial: 638
Total Premiums$16.25M
Total Exposure$2.20B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.4%
6.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.8%
6.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$210This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 30014$135
Newton County$140

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 30014$153
Newton County$142

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-28Price change$224,900
2026-06-26Listed for sale$234,900
2026-05-26Listing removed$280,000
2026-05-04Listed for sale$280,000
2026-05-01Listing removed$280,000
2026-01-22Listed for sale$280,000
2026-01-01Listing removed$280,000
2025-11-09Listed for sale$280,000
2025-11-01Listing removed$280,000
2025-07-21Listed for sale$280,000
2022-11-02Sold$139,990

For Sale by Agent

AgentAllison Richardson
BrokerageGA Realty Experts

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