253 McDonald Rd is a 1,270 square foot house on a 1.21 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Covington data, we estimate the home's value is $264,382.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
1.21 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$264,382
$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 17.7% higher than the average sale price ($225K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,575 (−0.8%)
$8,440 + $98,600
$107,040
2024
$2,595 (+16.6%)
$8,440 + $98,600
$107,040
2023
$2,225 (−1.1%)
$4,800 + $104,280
$109,080
2022
$2,249 (+52.0%)
$4,800 + $81,960
$86,760
2021
$1,480 (+3.5%)
$4,800 + $47,880
$52,680
2020
$1,429 (+3.6%)
$7,200 + $39,240
$46,440
2019
$1,380 (+13.4%)
$7,200 + $37,160
$44,360
2018
$1,218 (+3.3%)
$7,200 + $32,160
$39,360
2017
$1,179
$6,000 + $32,240
$38,240
2016
$1,179 (+27.7%)
$6,000 + $32,240
$38,240
2014
$923 (+15.0%)
$4,000 + $26,840
$30,840
2013
$802 (−1.9%)
$4,000 + $21,960
$25,960
2012
$818 (−5.3%)
2011
$864 (−8.6%)
2010
$945 (−3.5%)
2008
$979
Tax history for 253 McDonald Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,575 (−0.8%)
$8,440 + $98,600
$107,040
2024
$2,595 (+16.6%)
$8,440 + $98,600
$107,040
2023
$2,225 (−1.1%)
$4,800 + $104,280
$109,080
2022
$2,249 (+52.0%)
$4,800 + $81,960
$86,760
2021
$1,480 (+3.5%)
$4,800 + $47,880
$52,680
2020
$1,429 (+3.6%)
$7,200 + $39,240
$46,440
2019
$1,380 (+13.4%)
$7,200 + $37,160
$44,360
2018
$1,218 (+3.3%)
$7,200 + $32,160
$39,360
2017
$1,179
$6,000 + $32,240
$38,240
2016
$1,179 (+27.7%)
$6,000 + $32,240
$38,240
2014
$923 (+15.0%)
$4,000 + $26,840
$30,840
2013
$802 (−1.9%)
$4,000 + $21,960
$25,960
2012
$818 (−5.3%)
2011
$864 (−8.6%)
2010
$945 (−3.5%)
2008
$979
*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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,270
Basement Type: Unfinished
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: Wood
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,270
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,270
Building Sq. Ft: 3,002
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 1.21AC MCDONALD ROAD
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 52,708
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 1.21
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,270
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Newton County
APN: 0106000000033A00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mansfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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Indian Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi
3/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 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
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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