Meticulously built home with stunning water views. Breathtaking sunrises await your mornings for the start of lake days. A view from every window and sprawling decks to enjoy for coffee, wine or entertainment. Open kitchen offers plenty of family time while cooking! Complete renovations to master offer french doors opening to deck overlooking the lake & private bath with tiled shower, soaking tub & double vanity. Basement is finished with 2 bedrooms, full bath & fireplace. Space & plumbing in basement to add kitchen area for easy outdoor entertainment lakeside. Electric room offers much storage and opening for boat door as well. Bonus room is an additional 420+ square feet that is plumbed & wired waiting for you to finish! This home has way to much to offer therefore a MUST SEE! Accessible by land or water for viewings!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
1.98 acresLot Size
$366Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elanita Barfield• Agents Realty, LLC
Bought with Wally Cawthon• Lake Homes Realty, LLC.
Source:FMLS #6759272
Redfin Estimate
$638,305
$161K since sold in September 2020$20K since July
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This home's estimate is 48.3% higher than the average sale price ($430K) of 6 comparable homes.
Meticulously built home with stunning water views. Breathtaking sunrises await your mornings for the start of lake days. A view from every window and sprawling decks to enjoy for coffee, wine or entertainment. Open kitchen offers plenty of family time while cooking! Complete renovations to master offer french doors opening to deck overlooking the lake & private bath with tiled shower, soaking tub & double vanity. Basement is finished with 2 bedrooms, full bath & fireplace. Space & plumbing in basement to add kitchen area for easy outdoor entertainment lakeside.Electric room offers much storage and opening for boat door as well. Bonus room is an additional 420+ square feet that is plumbed & wired waiting for you to finish! This home has way to much to offer therefore a MUST SEE! Accessible by land or water for viewings!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,246 (+6.9%)
$210,200
2024
$4,907 (+3.8%)
$210,200
2023
$4,726 (+2.8%)
$186,560
2022
$4,598 (+4.7%)
$169,440
2021
$4,390 (+68.4%)
$144,760
2020
$2,607 (−1.0%)
$77,600
2019
$2,633 (+6.8%)
$77,200
2018
$2,466 (+17.4%)
$71,840
2017
$2,101
$61,200
2016
$2,101 (+17.0%)
$61,200
2014
$1,795 (−2.6%)
$61,320
2013
$1,843 (+4.1%)
$51,160
2012
$1,770 (+2.3%)
2011
$1,730 (+0.2%)
2010
$1,727 (−4.0%)
2008
$1,798
Tax history for 285 Polk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,246 (+6.9%)
$210,200
2024
$4,907 (+3.8%)
$210,200
2023
$4,726 (+2.8%)
$186,560
2022
$4,598 (+4.7%)
$169,440
2021
$4,390 (+68.4%)
$144,760
2020
$2,607 (−1.0%)
$77,600
2019
$2,633 (+6.8%)
$77,200
2018
$2,466 (+17.4%)
$71,840
2017
$2,101
$61,200
2016
$2,101 (+17.0%)
$61,200
2014
$1,795 (−2.6%)
$61,320
2013
$1,843 (+4.1%)
$51,160
2012
$1,770 (+2.3%)
2011
$1,730 (+0.2%)
2010
$1,727 (−4.0%)
2008
$1,798
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.98 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
3,475
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
GP75A00000080000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
MSR
Mixed-Use Single-Family Residential District
The MSR Mixed Use Single-Family Residential District is composed of medium to high density residential developments of ten acres or more, along with other areas with special considerations where it has been shown that existing land use has included diverse types of single family dwellings, including manufactured and industrial housing and smaller dwelling units. The intent of this district is to provide areas in which manufactured homes can be intermingled with site built homes. Such development is encouraged along existing public facilities, but provisions are made for areas which require individual wells and/or septic tanks. The district is not designed to be used for individual lots with manufactured homes, and such zoning is prohibited.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: Master on Main
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Ceilings 9 ft Main
AccessibilityFeatures: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Dock: Covered, Deepwater Access
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Other Equipment: Generator, Intercom
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Doors, Insulation, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Waterfrontage Length: 400
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric
Water Source: Well
Electric: 220 Volts
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Rocky Plains
Middle Or Junior School: Indian Creek
High School: Alcovy
Location Information
Directions: From Covington take Hwy 36 towards Jackson * Left onto Campbell Rd * Vear left onto Polk Rd * Follow to address Signs on the trees marking address & sign at drive Google Maps works also
Road Surface Type: Dirt
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Newton
Community Information
Community Features: Boating, Fishing, Lake
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,475
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Newton County
APN: GP75A00000080000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rocky Plains Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.6mi
3/10
Indian Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.2mi
3/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 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 9.3 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$607,000 – $735,000
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