Where comfort, space, and Southern charm come together. Nestled on 2.93 fenced acres, this inviting home offers the perfect blend of peaceful living and everyday convenience. The HVAC system was replaced in 2023, water heater and well pump were replaced in 2025 and brand new double-paned windows were installed in 2024. Step inside to find a bright, open layout with a very spacious great room with soaring ceilings, a gas fireplace and beautiful hardwood floors. The large kitchen, which overlooks the great room, provides ample cabinetry, solid surface countertops, huge island with breakfast bar and gas range making meal prep and entertaining a breeze. There is a separate dining room for your family gatherings and an eat in area in the kitchen with a bay window overlooking the backyard. The primary suite is located on the main floor and offers a trey ceiling, a spacious primary bath with separate tile shower, soaking tub and large walk-in closet. The laundry room is located just outside the primary suite making it very convenient. The secondary bedrooms are on the opposite end of the home, allowing for privacy when you have guests and they share a full bath. Upstairs you will find a bedroom, media room or office, whatever fits your needs, that has it's own heating and air system and a large walk-in closet. Also, the walk- in attic has ample floored space for storage. Enjoy relaxing mornings on your front porch and quiet evenings overlooking your private backyard. With room to grow and space to breathe, this property is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of country-style living just minutes from all of the amenities Covington has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
2.93 acresLot Size
$209Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cindy Samagalsky• McGinnis Realty & Appraisals
Bought with Courtney Hunter Ariola• Keller Williams Lake Oconee
Est. $2,308 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 489 Mount Mariah Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GAMLS #10694991
Mar 20, 2026
Sold
$420,000
$209/sq ft
Mar 17, 2026
Pending
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Feb 28, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 17, 2026
Listed
$425,000
$212/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 2017
Sold
$233,000
$116/sq ft
GAMLS #8166623
May 20, 2017
Listing Removed
—
May 18, 2017
Sold
$233,000
$116/sq ft
Apr 17, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 8, 2017
Listed
$239,000
$119/sq ft
JUST LISTED!! THIS IS THE ONE!! THE TOTAL PACKAGE! 4 BEDROOM 2 BATH CAPE COD ON 2.93 ACRES! LOCATED IN MANSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT! ROOF APPROX 2 YEARS OLD! HVAC APPROX 2 YEARS OLD! OPEN KITCHEN OVERLOOKING LIVING ROOM! SPLIT BEDROOM PLAN! HARDWOOD FLOORS! QUARTZ COUNTER TOPS! TREY CEILINGS IN DINING ROOM! DOUBLE TREY CEILINGS IN MASTER BEDROOM! RECENTLY REMODELED MASTER BATH WITH OVER SIZED TILED SHOWER! 4TH BEDROOM HAS IT'S OWN SEPARATE HVAC UNIT! COVERED FRONT AND BACK PORCHES! 20X20 METAL CARPORT WITH CONCRETE PAD AND 20X10 METAL WORKSHOP! YOU BETTER BELIEVE THIS ONE WON'T LAST LONG!
Public Records
Mar 5, 2001
Sold
$156,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
May 26, 2000
Sold
$16,700
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,956 (+4.3%)
$21,200 + $140,840
$162,040
2024
$2,835 (+5.1%)
$21,200 + $140,840
$162,040
2023
$2,699 (+3.7%)
$11,200 + $141,640
$152,840
2022
$2,603 (−9.3%)
$11,200 + $113,760
$124,960
2021
$2,869 (+19.3%)
$11,200 + $112,520
$123,720
2020
$2,404 (+15.0%)
$11,200 + $89,560
$100,760
2019
$2,090 (+4.5%)
$11,200 + $79,280
$90,480
2018
$2,000 (+15.0%)
$11,200 + $76,280
$87,480
2017
$1,739 (+45.7%)
$9,000 + $45,560
$54,560
2016
$1,194 (−2.5%)
$9,000 + $45,560
$54,560
2014
$1,224 (+0.7%)
$4,000 + $35,640
$39,640
2013
$1,216 (+1.6%)
$4,000 + $33,440
$37,440
2012
$1,197 (−31.1%)
2011
$1,736 (−12.4%)
2010
$1,983 (−1.6%)
2008
$2,016
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.93 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,008
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0116000000041000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.