USDA 100% Financing! Nestled in the trees on 3 acres. This property boasts the historic site of the Old Covered Bridge. This home offers more than just a place to rest your head. Sit out on the front porch and watch the family of owls, deer, and other wildlife play on the land. Listen to the flowing river on the back patio while grilling dinner. The magnificent timber and the therapeutic sounds of the whitewater, create a setting that is unmatched at any price!
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Shannon Watkins• SouthSide Realtors, LLC
Bought with SOPHIA BABITU• Solid Source Realty GA
Source:FMLS #6106231
Redfin Estimate
$467,272
$203K since sold in January 2019$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 22.7% higher than the average sale price ($381K) of 6 comparable homes.
USDA 100% Financing! A Tranquil Piece of Paradise! Nestled in the trees on 3 acres. This property boasts the historic site of the Old Covered Bridge. This home offers more than just a place to rest your head. Sit out on the front porch and watch the family of owls, deer, and other wildlife play on the land. Listen to the flowing river on the back patio while grilling dinner. The magnificent timber and the therapeutic sounds of the whitewater, create a setting that is unmatched at any price! Conveniently located to Covington, Conyers and McDonough with easy access to I-20 and downtown Atlanta.There is an additional 1.39 acres available next door for $25,000.00. If you use one of our preferred lenders, you will receive an additional $500 lender credit.
GAMLS #8111587
Jan 27, 2017
Sold
$260,000
$80/sq ft
Jan 8, 2017
Pending
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Dec 23, 2016
Listed
$269,900
$83/sq ft
USDA 100% Financing! A Tranquil Piece of Paradise! Nestled in the trees on 3 acres. This property boasts the historic site of the Old Covered Bridge. This home offers more than just a place to rest your head. Sit out on the front porch and watch the family of owls, deer, and other wildlife play on the land. Listen to the flowing river on the back patio while grilling dinner. The magnificent timber and the therapeutic sounds of the whitewater, create a setting that is unmatched at any price! Conveniently located to Covington, Conyers and McDonough with easy access to I-20 and downtown Atlanta. If you use one of our preferred lenders, you will receive an additional $500 lender credit.
GAMLS #8073339
Dec 23, 2016
Listing Removed
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Oct 19, 2016
Relisted
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Oct 6, 2016
Pending
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Sep 22, 2016
Listed
$269,900
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 27, 2006
Sold
$101,000
$31/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1992
Sold
$80,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,102 (+6.4%)
$21,840 + $182,560
$204,400
2024
$4,797 (+12.8%)
$21,840 + $182,560
$204,400
2023
$4,254 (+11.6%)
$14,400 + $153,520
$167,920
2022
$3,812 (−1.3%)
$14,400 + $126,080
$140,480
2021
$3,862 (+7.4%)
$14,400 + $112,960
$127,360
2020
$3,595 (+1.6%)
$10,800 + $96,200
$107,000
2019
$3,539
$10,800 + $92,960
$103,760
2018
$3,542 (+16.2%)
$10,800 + $92,360
$103,160
2017
$3,047 (+35.9%)
$9,440 + $83,200
$92,640
2016
$2,242 (+118.5%)
$9,440 + $83,200
$92,640
2014
$1,026 (−1.2%)
$9,440 + $24,400
$33,840
2013
$1,039 (−6.3%)
$9,450 + $23,070
$32,520
2012
$1,109 (−14.1%)
2011
$1,291 (−7.0%)
2010
$1,388 (−0.2%)
2008
$1,391
Tax history for 494 Covered Bridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,102 (+6.4%)
$21,840 + $182,560
$204,400
2024
$4,797 (+12.8%)
$21,840 + $182,560
$204,400
2023
$4,254 (+11.6%)
$14,400 + $153,520
$167,920
2022
$3,812 (−1.3%)
$14,400 + $126,080
$140,480
2021
$3,862 (+7.4%)
$14,400 + $112,960
$127,360
2020
$3,595 (+1.6%)
$10,800 + $96,200
$107,000
2019
$3,539
$10,800 + $92,960
$103,760
2018
$3,542 (+16.2%)
$10,800 + $92,360
$103,160
2017
$3,047 (+35.9%)
$9,440 + $83,200
$92,640
2016
$2,242 (+118.5%)
$9,440 + $83,200
$92,640
2014
$1,026 (−1.2%)
$9,440 + $24,400
$33,840
2013
$1,039 (−6.3%)
$9,450 + $23,070
$32,520
2012
$1,109 (−14.1%)
2011
$1,291 (−7.0%)
2010
$1,388 (−0.2%)
2008
$1,391
*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
—
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
3,787
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0018000000015000
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Parking Pad
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Separate Tub/Shower
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom Features: In-Law Floorplan,Master on Main,Roommate Floor Plan
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Sauna
Middle Or Junior School: Veterans Memorial - Newton
High School: Alcovy
Location Information
Directions: Conveniently located to Covington, Conyers and McDonough with easy access to I-20 and downtown Atlanta headed east on hwy 212, turn left on Covered Bridge Rd. house on the right. If you get to hwy 81, you have gone to far.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Newton
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,787
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Newton County
APN: 0018000000015000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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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Lifestyle
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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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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.
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Estimated sale price
$444,000 – $538,000
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