PRICE REDUCED $31,000. GREAT LONG TERM INVESTMENT WITH YOUR UPDATES. This classic Mid-Century Modern home sits just one block off Floyd St. at Dearing St., and is minutes to downtown Covington via sidewalks, golf cart or car. It's close to Piedmont Newton Hospital, restaurants, banks, shopping and I-20. You will love the location and quiet in-town neighborhood community lifestyle. The low maintenance, energy efficient brick ranch sits on a .34-acre level lot with zoysia turf, perennials, brick flower boxes, multiple garden spots and a private back yard. This is also an established bird, butterfly and pollinator property. A covered carport, driveway and parking pad offer plenty of space for autos, the RV, golf carts and bikes. Out back is a 20'x20' block outbuilding, perfect for storage, a workshop, garden shed or whatever space you need. A fire pit area and a covered back patio will keep you enjoying nature year-round. The home's floor plan is classic for the Mid-Century Modern era as it was built in 1948. A pretty rebuilt brick walkway is new and leads to a small porch walk-out. Glass block sidelights accent the front doorway and small foyer entry which opens immediately to the paneled living room w/built-ins and dining area. A wall of stack stone surrounds the wood burning, masonry fireplace with a long sit-by-the-fire hearth and mantle. It has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The partially finished master suite has its own bath, tankless water heater (drips, temporarily turned off) waiting for your finishing touches. All appliances stay, including washer and dryer. Granite, stainless kitchen appliances, white cabinets and tiled glass back splash bring it up to date and look great. A half bath and laundry room/pantry are just off the kitchen. Upgrades include Kitchen, 2018. All flooring including carpet, Bamboo hardwood and LVT, 2018. Rheem AC 2007. 6" gutters/downspouts, 2018. Hot water heater, 2018. Roof, 2011. Cedar closet, retro wind-out vertical windows. Sinks, light fixtures, some plumbing fixtures. Mid-Century Modern refers to the design movement that became popular after WWII.