255 Sims Rd is a 3,387 square foot house on a 2.31 acre lot with 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Covington data, we estimate the home's value is $441,134.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
2.31 acresLot Size
$130Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$441,134
$0 since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 11% higher than the average sale price ($398K) 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
$4,861 (+0.9%)
$20,800 + $178,360
$199,160
2024
$4,819 (+16.0%)
$20,800 + $178,360
$199,160
2023
$4,156 (+9.1%)
$11,840 + $173,440
$185,280
2022
$3,809 (+4.4%)
$11,840 + $132,400
$144,240
2021
$3,647 (−0.4%)
$11,840 + $112,320
$124,160
2020
$3,662 (+22.6%)
$9,760 + $103,120
$112,880
2019
$2,988 (+3.3%)
$9,760 + $81,720
$91,480
2018
$2,893 (+16.6%)
$9,760 + $78,400
$88,160
2017
$2,481 (+16.3%)
$8,160 + $68,000
$76,160
2016
$2,133 (+37.2%)
$8,160 + $68,000
$76,160
2014
$1,555 (+24.3%)
$3,760 + $45,560
$49,320
2013
$1,251 (−1.9%)
$3,750 + $34,650
$38,400
2012
$1,275 (−12.7%)
2011
$1,460 (−31.4%)
2010
$2,128 (−32.2%)
2008
$3,138
Tax history for 255 Sims Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,861 (+0.9%)
$20,800 + $178,360
$199,160
2024
$4,819 (+16.0%)
$20,800 + $178,360
$199,160
2023
$4,156 (+9.1%)
$11,840 + $173,440
$185,280
2022
$3,809 (+4.4%)
$11,840 + $132,400
$144,240
2021
$3,647 (−0.4%)
$11,840 + $112,320
$124,160
2020
$3,662 (+22.6%)
$9,760 + $103,120
$112,880
2019
$2,988 (+3.3%)
$9,760 + $81,720
$91,480
2018
$2,893 (+16.6%)
$9,760 + $78,400
$88,160
2017
$2,481 (+16.3%)
$8,160 + $68,000
$76,160
2016
$2,133 (+37.2%)
$8,160 + $68,000
$76,160
2014
$1,555 (+24.3%)
$3,760 + $45,560
$49,320
2013
$1,251 (−1.9%)
$3,750 + $34,650
$38,400
2012
$1,275 (−12.7%)
2011
$1,460 (−31.4%)
2010
$2,128 (−32.2%)
2008
$3,138
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,258
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: 1 Story 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,387
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,258
Building Sq. Ft: 5,010
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 2.31AC SIMS RD
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 494
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 100,624
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 2.31
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: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,387
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Newton County
APN: 0014000000105A00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Salem Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
Liberty Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.3mi
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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, 7 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Covington, GA • 30016
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
52
32
62
40
72
47
79
54
80
61
87
69
92
73
87
69
83
65
75
54
67
47
58
37
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
$420,000 – $508,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $4,411 in fees.3 minutes to get started.