Step into your private serene oasis on 3.94 acres of blissful peace and listen to the free flowing creek from your covered back porch. This custom built home is very unique and planned out and even includes a detached cottage/mother in law home. There is a separate drive access to the cottage and here you will find a fully equipped kitchen, family room, bedroom, bath, and a private covered rocking chair porch. In the main home you enter in the circular drive. The foyer opens up to the kitchen and family room which hosts bamboo floors, trimmed ceilings and new floor to ceiling windows that lead to the covered back porch where you will find the ultimate view. Master suite on the main with his and her walk in closets, dual sinks, soaking tub, & separate shower. Fully equipped kitchen with walk in pantry, stainless appliances, cook top in the island, and double wall oven. The upper level features 2 bedrooms and one bath. The oversized mud room has a nook for a desk, 1/2 bath, and additional door access to the back stoop. Double side entry garage with steel garage doors. Additional drive under carport perfect for boat parking. An additional detached barn is located to the right of the main home adding an place for a workshop/storage and comes complete with power available. Exterior of home painted in 2024 and hardie plank siding added in 2024. Cedar shutters give a perfect charm to the beautiful retreat. The perfect place to find a peaceful moment after a long day will be walking down to the free flowing creek at the back of this home and listening to nothing but the water and nature. This is a property you will want to see and take in all of its natural beauty.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
3.94 acresLot Size
$221Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by CYNTHIA JOHNSON• SouthSide Realtors, LLC
Contact: 770-914-2122
Bought with Joe Stockdale• Joe Stockdale Real Estate, LLC
Source:FMLS #7804499
Redfin Estimate
$526,755
$1,755 since sold in August 2026$68K since July
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This home's estimate is 47.8% higher than the average sale price ($356K) of 6 comparable homes.
Est. $2,761 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 444 Covered Bridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FMLS #7804499
Aug 4, 2026
Sold
$525,000
$221/sq ft
Jul 21, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 12, 2026
Listed
$549,900
$232/sq ft
GAMLS #10801733
Aug 4, 2026
Sold
$525,000
$221/sq ft
Jul 13, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 3, 2026
Listed
$549,900
$232/sq ft
Step into your private serene oasis on 3.94 acres of blissful peace and listen to the free flowing creek from your covered back porch. This custom built home is very unique and planned out and even includes a detached cottage/mother in law home. There is a separate drive access to the cottage and here you will find a fully equipped kitchen, family room, bedroom, bath, and a private covered rocking chair porch. In the main home you enter in the circular drive. The foyer opens up to the kitchen and family room which hosts bamboo floors, trimmed ceilings and new floor to ceiling windows that lead to the covered back porch where you will find the ultimate view. Master suite on the main with his and her walk in closets, dual sinks, soaking tub, & separate shower. Fully equipped kitchen with walk in pantry, stainless appliances, cook top in the island, and double wall oven. The upper level features 2 bedrooms and one bath. The oversized mud room has a nook for a desk, 1/2 bath, and additional door access to the back stoop. Double side entry garage with steel garage doors. Additional drive under carport perfect for boat parking. An additional detached barn is located to the right of the main home adding an place for a workshop/storage and comes complete with power available. Exterior of home painted in 2024 and hardie plank siding added in 2024. Cedar shutters give a perfect charm to the beautiful retreat. The perfect place to find a peaceful moment after a long day will be walking down to the free flowing creek at the back of this home and listening to nothing but the water and nature. This is a property you will want to see and take in all of its natural beauty.
GAMLS #10704523
May 5, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2026
Listed
$624,900
$264/sq ft
GAMLS #10758203
May 31, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$253/sq ft
GAMLS #10775467
Jun 30, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2026
Listed
$579,000
$244/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 22, 1990
Sold
$90,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,300 (+30.4%)
$25,760 + $163,640
$189,400
2024
$2,531 (+0.3%)
$25,760 + $163,640
$189,400
2023
$2,522 (−7.7%)
$17,000 + $103,800
$120,800
2022
$2,732 (+3.3%)
$17,000 + $87,560
$104,560
2021
$2,644 (+18.1%)
$17,000 + $74,080
$91,080
2020
$2,238 (+2.8%)
$12,600 + $57,920
$70,520
2019
$2,177 (+2.8%)
$12,600 + $55,120
$67,720
2018
$2,118 (+18.0%)
$12,600 + $53,000
$65,600
2017
$1,796 (+9.8%)
$9,440 + $46,760
$56,200
2016
$1,636 (+14.4%)
$9,440 + $46,760
$56,200
2014
$1,430 (−1.5%)
$9,440 + $36,200
$45,640
2013
$1,452 (−17.5%)
$9,450 + $34,550
$44,000
2012
$1,761 (+2.4%)
2011
$1,720 (−8.1%)
2010
$1,872 (−1.6%)
2008
$1,903
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.94 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
2,973
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0018000000016000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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.
Green Energy Efficient: HVAC, Insulation, Roof, Windows
Lot Information
Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream, Waterfront
Waterfrontage Length: 0
TaxLegalDescription: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Heating: Central, Electric, Forced Air, Propane
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Workshop
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Oak Hill
Middle Or Junior School: Veterans Memorial - Newton
High School: Alcovy
Location Information
Directions: I-20 East to Exit 82. Turn right on Hwy 138/20. Continue on Hwy 212 (approx. 12.7 mi. ). Turn left on Covered Bridge Rd. Property is on right. From Covington, take Hwy 81 toward McDonough. Turn right on Hwy 212. Turn right on Covered Brdg Rd. house on right
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Newton - GA
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,973
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Newton County
APN: 0018000000016000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
0/100 Car-Dependent
Schools
Places
Transit
Oak Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
7/10
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
5/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
1/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
25% 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 • 30016
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
6.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$501,000 – $606,000
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