Country Living. Great fixer upper on 5 acres. Tenant occupied. possible short sale
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,907 (+9.4%)
$29,000 + $96,400
$125,400
2024
$2,658 (+35.1%)
$29,000 + $96,400
$125,400
2023
$1,968 (+1.5%)
$25,000 + $73,920
$98,920
2022
$1,939 (+14.3%)
$17,000 + $58,320
$75,320
2021
$1,696 (+0.8%)
$15,000 + $44,800
$59,800
2020
$1,682 (−7.7%)
$14,000 + $39,960
$53,960
2019
$1,823 (+23.8%)
$12,000 + $41,440
$53,440
2018
$1,472 (+2.1%)
$12,000 + $30,880
$42,880
2017
$1,442 (+10.7%)
$11,600 + $30,400
$42,000
2016
$1,303 (+22.1%)
$11,600 + $30,400
$42,000
2014
$1,067 (+4.1%)
$5,218 + $16,782
$22,000
2013
$1,025 (−10.3%)
$7,400 + $21,040
$28,440
2012
$1,143 (−4.8%)
2011
$1,201 (−22.9%)
2010
$1,559 (+1.0%)
2008
$1,542
Tax history for 195 Bates Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,907 (+9.4%)
$29,000 + $96,400
$125,400
2024
$2,658 (+35.1%)
$29,000 + $96,400
$125,400
2023
$1,968 (+1.5%)
$25,000 + $73,920
$98,920
2022
$1,939 (+14.3%)
$17,000 + $58,320
$75,320
2021
$1,696 (+0.8%)
$15,000 + $44,800
$59,800
2020
$1,682 (−7.7%)
$14,000 + $39,960
$53,960
2019
$1,823 (+23.8%)
$12,000 + $41,440
$53,440
2018
$1,472 (+2.1%)
$12,000 + $30,880
$42,880
2017
$1,442 (+10.7%)
$11,600 + $30,400
$42,000
2016
$1,303 (+22.1%)
$11,600 + $30,400
$42,000
2014
$1,067 (+4.1%)
$5,218 + $16,782
$22,000
2013
$1,025 (−10.3%)
$7,400 + $21,040
$28,440
2012
$1,143 (−4.8%)
2011
$1,201 (−22.9%)
2010
$1,559 (+1.0%)
2008
$1,542
*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
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Prefab
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GOLDEN ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,500
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 720
Building Sq. Ft: 1,500
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1/2
Legal Description: 4.998AC LT 8 GOLDEN ACRES
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 217,800
Legal Lot Number: 8
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 5
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.: 1,500
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Newton County
APN: 0106000000030H00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mansfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
6/10
Indian Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
3/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
1/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
7/10 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Covington, GA • 30014
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
52
33
62
41
72
48
79
55
81
62
88
69
92
73
87
70
83
66
75
55
67
48
58
38
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$241,000 – $292,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Covington. 3 minutes to get started.