A WALL OF MAHOGANY WINDOWS, and the sound of rain on a tin roof reveals the wonder of Mentone life. Custom designed Cabin features tongue & groove vaulted great room and kitchen with exposed beams, stainless appliances, 6" red oak flooring, and a wood burning fireplace. Details such as reclaimed hurricane shutters and unique light fixtures throughout this 2 bedroom/2-1/2 bath home adds a touch of flair, and the elevated sleeping porch with fireplace and the sounds of the bordering creek offers a feeling of tranquility. This property is secluded with a gated entrance yet only one mile from downtown Mentone.
Single-familyProperty Type
2014Year Built
1.83 acresLot Size
$344Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Anita Cooper• Southern Properties Agency Inc
A WALL OF MAHOGANY WINDOWS, and the sound of rain on a tin roof reveals the wonder of Mentone life. Custom designed Cabin features tongue & groove vaulted great room and kitchen with exposed beams, stainless appliances, 8" red oak flooring, and a wood burning fireplace. Details such as reclaimed hurricane shutters and unique light fixtures throughout this 2 bedroom/2-1/2 bath home adds a touch of flair, and the elevated sleeping porch with fireplace and the sounds of the bordering creek offers a feeling of tranquility. This property is secluded with a gated entrance yet only one mile from downtown Mentone.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,506 (+7.0%)
2024
$1,409 (+11.6%)
2023
$1,262 (+112.4%)
2022
$594 (−41.1%)
2021
$1,009
2020
$1,009
2019
$1,009 (+0.7%)
2018
$1,002 (+38.1%)
2017
$725 (+101.5%)
2016
$360
Tax history for 493 Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,506 (+7.0%)
2024
$1,409 (+11.6%)
2023
$1,262 (+112.4%)
2022
$594 (−41.1%)
2021
$1,009
2020
$1,009
2019
$1,009 (+0.7%)
2018
$1,002 (+38.1%)
2017
$725 (+101.5%)
2016
$360
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.83 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,329
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
1008270001005022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0
Carport Spaces: 0
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom Area: 306
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: First
Master Bedroom Area: 252
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Area: 308
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Area: 168
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Features
Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
Lot Information
Lot Features: Secluded, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.83
Lot Size Area: 1.83
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 79,714.8
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Year Built: 2014
Living Area: 1,400
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Has Fireplace: Yes
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Highland Springs - Lot 7
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Lot: 7
Tax Block: N/A
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Heating: Yes
Heating: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Location Details
Directions: From Mentone Hwy 117s, Turn Left On Cove Rd. (Angled Road Behind The Mentone Market.) Continue Approx. 1/4 Mile, Driveway On Left. Sign Says Mimi's. Can Not See House From The Road.
Community Information
Subdivision Name: Highland Springs
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,329
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2014
Year Renovated: —
County: DeKalb County
APN: 1008270001005022
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Valley Head High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$458,000 – $554,000
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