PRICE CHANGE... SELLERS MOTIVATED....Discover a RARE unparalleled luxury in this Custom built home on 5.77 acres. Beautiful wrap around front porch and screened-in back porch off the family is perfect to entertaining. Kitchen with granite counter tops, eat in area and breakfast bar counter. Owner's Suite on main with On-Suite. Extra wide stair case leading up to 2nd level with 4 bedrooms and Media Room. Must see accent walls in the Media Room and 2 bedrooms with beautiful wood planks. Extra wide hallway with hardwoods throughout. Home is equipped with its own filtration system and 2 wells. Metal roof and gutters as well as the HVAC systems all less than 8 years old. Property boost farming upgrades from barn to storages buildings with electric/lighting and water supply (see property improvements list in documents). Fenced in backyard with Pecan, Chestnut, Plum, Pear, Peach, and Apple trees! Make your own honey from your own bee nests. Bring your animals; horses, chickens; and yes sheep. Grow your own food with 2 separate fully equipped greenhouses. Come see yourself using your Brick Fire Pit seating area or sitting in your Gazebo overlooking your private piece of heaven. 10K towards closing.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
5.77 acresLot Size
$202Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Karen Ashley• Keller Williams Realty Atl Partners
PRICE CHANGE...SELLERS MOTIVATED...Discover a RARE unparalleled luxury in this Custom built home on 5.77 acres. Beautiful wrap around front porch and screened-in back porch off the family is perfect to entertaining. Kitchen with granite counter tops, eat in area and breakfast bar counter. Owner's Suite on main with On-Suite. Extra wide stair case leading up to 2nd level with 4 bedrooms and Media Room. Must see accent walls in the Media Room and 2 bedrooms with beautiful wood planks. Extra wide hallway with hardwoods throughout. Home is equipped with its own filtration system and 2 wells. Metal roof and gutters as well as the HVAC systems all less than 8 years old. Property boost farming upgrades from barn to storages buildings with electric/lighting and water supply (see property improvements list in documents). Fenced in backyard with Pecan, Chestnut, Plum, Pear, Peach, and Apple trees! Make your own honey from your own bee nests. Bring your animals; horses, chickens; and yes sheep. Grow your own food with 2 separate fully equipped greenhouses. Come see yourself using your Brick Fire Pit seating area or sitting in your Gazebo overlooking your private piece of heaven
FMLS #6693885
Oct 2, 2020
Sold
$425,000
$141/sq ft
Aug 22, 2020
Pending
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Mar 10, 2020
Listed
$425,000
$141/sq ft
This Custom Built Home is Immaculate!! Situated on 5.77 acres. Wrap around rocking chair porch, screened-in back porch. Completely updated interior. A must see! Owner did not spare any expense. Beautiful kitchen with Granite tops. Engineered hardwood floors through out. Owner's Suite on main with En-Suite. Extra wide stair case leading up to 2nd level with 4 bedrooms and Media Room. Must see accent walls in the Media Room and 2 bedrooms made with beautiful wood planks. Extra wide hallway with hardwoods. Bedrooms are carpeted. Chain Link Fenced in backyard.
GAMLS #8749866
Oct 2, 2020
Sold
$425,000
$141/sq ft
Aug 22, 2020
Pending
—
Mar 9, 2020
Listed
$425,000
$141/sq ft
FMLS #5798665
Jun 15, 2017
Sold
$125,000
$41/sq ft
Jun 7, 2017
Contingent
—
May 16, 2017
Pending
—
May 5, 2017
Price Changed
$199,000
$66/sq ft
Jan 30, 2017
Listed
$297,000
$98/sq ft
GAMLS #8125669
Jun 15, 2017
Sold
$125,000
$41/sq ft
Jun 7, 2017
Pending
—
May 16, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 15, 2017
Price Changed
$199,900
$66/sq ft
Jan 27, 2017
Listed
$297,000
$98/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 2001
Sold
$225,900
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 2000
Sold
$32,500
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,386 (+9.4%)
$33,440 + $222,400
$255,840
2024
$5,839 (+5.7%)
$33,440 + $222,400
$255,840
2023
$5,526 (+15.7%)
$28,840 + $189,320
$218,160
2022
$4,776 (+6.3%)
$19,600 + $156,400
$176,000
2021
$4,493 (+21.3%)
$17,280 + $130,880
$148,160
2020
$3,705 (+40.8%)
$20,760 + $93,400
$114,160
2019
$2,631 (+6.0%)
$13,840 + $67,200
$81,040
2018
$2,482 (−7.4%)
$13,840 + $62,360
$76,200
2017
$2,682 (+14.8%)
$13,360 + $64,760
$78,120
2016
$2,336 (+0.1%)
$13,360 + $64,760
$78,120
2014
$2,333 (−2.5%)
$6,720 + $61,480
$68,200
2013
$2,393 (−3.3%)
$6,720 + $59,680
$66,400
2012
$2,473 (−10.0%)
2011
$2,749 (−3.0%)
2010
$2,833 (−0.9%)
2008
$2,860
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.77 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,016
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,016
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0048000000029000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
5/10 Wind Factor
26% 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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Historical weather
Covington, GA • 30016
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1599 Lower River Rd
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Rental earnings
Est. $2,926 per month, based on comparable rentals