1169 Lower River Rd is a 1,248 square foot house on a 6.97 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Covington data, we estimate the home's value is $278,494.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
6.97 acresLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$278,494
$21K since August
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This home's estimate is 23.6% higher than the average sale price ($225K) of 5 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,109 (+9.8%)
$40,400 + $50,960
$91,360
2024
$1,922 (+35.4%)
$40,400 + $50,960
$91,360
2023
$1,419 (−4.1%)
$34,840 + $42,400
$77,240
2022
$1,480 (+9.8%)
$23,680 + $34,720
$58,400
2021
$1,348 (+16.9%)
$20,880 + $27,440
$48,320
2020
$1,153 (+7.1%)
$16,720 + $21,480
$38,200
2019
$1,076 (+3.8%)
$16,720 + $18,720
$35,440
2018
$1,036 (+1.6%)
$16,720 + $17,360
$34,080
2017
$1,020 (+43.0%)
$16,160 + $17,440
$33,600
2016
$713 (−0.8%)
$16,160 + $17,440
$33,600
2014
$719 (−3.6%)
$8,160 + $16,720
$24,880
2013
$746 (−15.1%)
$8,160 + $16,240
$24,400
2012
$879 (−29.9%)
2011
$1,254 (−1.7%)
2010
$1,276 (+3.0%)
2008
$1,239
Tax history for 1169 Lower River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,109 (+9.8%)
$40,400 + $50,960
$91,360
2024
$1,922 (+35.4%)
$40,400 + $50,960
$91,360
2023
$1,419 (−4.1%)
$34,840 + $42,400
$77,240
2022
$1,480 (+9.8%)
$23,680 + $34,720
$58,400
2021
$1,348 (+16.9%)
$20,880 + $27,440
$48,320
2020
$1,153 (+7.1%)
$16,720 + $21,480
$38,200
2019
$1,076 (+3.8%)
$16,720 + $18,720
$35,440
2018
$1,036 (+1.6%)
$16,720 + $17,360
$34,080
2017
$1,020 (+43.0%)
$16,160 + $17,440
$33,600
2016
$713 (−0.8%)
$16,160 + $17,440
$33,600
2014
$719 (−3.6%)
$8,160 + $16,720
$24,880
2013
$746 (−15.1%)
$8,160 + $16,240
$24,400
2012
$879 (−29.9%)
2011
$1,254 (−1.7%)
2010
$1,276 (+3.0%)
2008
$1,239
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A
Agricultural District
The A-Agricultural District is composed of areas presently having a rural character and devoted primarily to farm operations within Newton County, including the raising of soil crops, livestock, fish, fowl, and commercial timber. Such areas are outlined in the Newton County Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Intensive development of land is unlikely to occur in the near future and is discouraged in these areas. For this reason, only minimum restrictions are imposed upon agricultural uses within this district
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RIVERBEND FARMS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,248
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,248
Building Sq. Ft: 1,248
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 6.97AC LT 29 RIVERBEND
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 303,613
Legal Lot Number: 29
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 6.97
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RES-SMALL TRACT
State Use Description: RES-SMALL TRACT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Newton County
APN: 0048000000031000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Heard-Mixon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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Indian Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$265,000 – $321,000
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