Build dream home and bring horses, 5.94 acres of pasture surrounded by gorgeous land and horse farms located in sought after East Newton County. This is prime land located 10 min from Historic Covington known as the "Hollywood of the South" and Social Circle home of the Blue Willow Inn, enough room for your home, barn and stables! Perc test has been done! 45 min. to Atlanta, Athens and Lake Oconee, Within 5 min. to Shire Pharmaceuticals and new Facebook Data Center, close to Ga. International Horse Park, Hard Labor Creek and Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.
GAMLS #8582784
Jun 14, 2019
Sold
$90,882
May 24, 2019
Pending
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May 13, 2019
Listed
$106,900
Build your dream home and bring horses, 5.94 acres of pasture surrounded by gorgeous land and horse farms located in sought after East Newton County. This is prime land located 10 min from Historic Covington and Social Circle, enough room for your home, barn and stables! Perc test has been done! 45 min. to Atlanta, Athens and Lake Oconee, Within 5 min. to Shire Pharmaceuticals and new Facebook Data Center, close to Ga. International Horse Park, Hard Labor Creek and Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Few properties exist like this! Call agent David Haymore
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$978 (+0.3%)
$39,200
2024
$975 (−1.8%)
$39,200
2023
$993 (−6.6%)
$39,200
2022
$1,064 (−1.6%)
$39,200
2021
$1,081 (−9.7%)
$35,640
2020
$1,197
$35,640
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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5.94 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Newton County
APN
0113000000205A00
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Last updated by owner on Nov 14, 2025.
A-R
Agricultural Residential District
The AR Agricultural Residential District is composed of relatively large acreage, low density developments of single-family dwellings. The purpose of this district is to provide protection for larger lot subdivisions against the encroachment of high density developments of a residential, commercial or industrial nature.
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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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Historical weather
Covington, GA • 30014
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 196 Dixie Rd
$268,371
$32K under list price of $300K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $226K to $425K.