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$579,000

Est. $3,888/mo —

•

3,016

sq ft

1599 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016

About this home

Your turn-key homesteading paradise awaits. Nestled on 5.77 private acres, this custom estate delivers the ultimate blend of modern luxury and self-reliant country living for a growing family. Move right in and start living your dream farm life from day one. The refreshed home is, turn-key. Enjoy brand new paint throughout the main level and plush new carpeting in master suite. Chef's kitchen includes granite counters, breakfast bar, and brand-new appliances installed before closing! Main-level owner's suite + private en-suite; upstairs holds 4 bedrooms and a huge media room with stunning timber-plank accent walls. Wrap-around front porch, screened back lanai, custom brick fire pit, and a private gazebo overlooking your estate. The homestead farm life you have dreamt of, with year round growing opportunity: Two massive greenhouses (a 30x50 structure and a premier 16x72 powered greenhouse). Bring your horses, chickens, the sheep are already in place! Powered barn and workshops with water hookups are available. Fenced backyard with previously established bee nests for fresh honey and a mature orchard (Pecan, Chestnut, Plum, Pear, Peach, and Apple trees). Reliable private well for drinking water, a septic system, new water heater, and a freshly serviced HVAC unit. Durable metal roof, gutters, and systems under 9 years old. Stop dreaming and start living, this home and the homestead life is real and waiting for you to decide to walk in your vision.

Single-familyProperty Type

2000Year Built

5.77 acresLot Size

$192Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Kesha Bunting • Regal Realty Group LLC

Listing updated: Oct 28, 2026 at 10:30pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:GAMLS #10880825

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$3,888 per month

Principal and interest$3,160

Property taxes

$487

HOA dues

Home insurance

$241

Utilities

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Heard-Mixon Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi

6/10

Indian Creek Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

3/10

Alcovy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi

1/10

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Market insights

1599 Lower River Rd · $579,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 72 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $299,269. (48% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Double vanity
High ceilings
Separate shower
Soaking tub
Split-bedroom plan
Tile bath
Two fireplaces, including a gas-log fireplace
Exercise room, family room, foyer, game room, great room, media room, office, and sunroom

Bedrooms
Five bedrooms, including one on the main level

Bathrooms
Four bathrooms: two full and two half, including one on the main level

Kitchen
Dishwasher, ice maker, microwave, and refrigerator
Breakfast bar and pantry

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Mud room
Electric water heater and tankless water heater

Flooring
Carpet, hardwood, and tile

Heating & cooling
Central electric heating
Central air, attic fan, and ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 1599 Lower River Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

GAMLS #10880825

Oct 28, 2026

Listed

$579,000

$192/sq ft

GAMLS #10567699

Sep 16, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Dec 31, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Nov 1, 2025

Price Changed

$610,000

$202/sq ft

Oct 31, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Mar 7, 2025

Listed

$625,000

$207/sq ft

FMLS #6693885

Oct 2, 2020

Sold

$425,000

$141/sq ft

Aug 22, 2020

Pending

—

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%)

$36,920 + $235,920

$272,840

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

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Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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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

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

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

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Covington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.5 hrs

7.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1599 Lower River Rd

$578,517

$483 under list price of $579K

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smaller lot
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smaller lot
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Rental earnings

Est. $2,958 per month, based on comparable rentals

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