Off Market Sep 2020 for $286K

$418,177

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,089/mo

•

2,479

sq ft

698 Chestnut Rd, Covington, GA 30016

About this home

Gated for your privacy on a country road, this 4br/2bth home on several acres has more than meets the eye. With a newly remodeled master bathroom (June 2020) and new flooring in the office, laundry, kitchen, dining and living rooms; this spacious ranch sits among mature trees with over an acre completely fenced. Slate foyer opens to a large stone wrapped fireplace in the main living room. Ample office space is adjacent to the kitchen and the laundry room that accesses the back deck. New HVAC (18 mos. old). Kitchen, office, laundry, hallway and master bedroom and bathroom are newly painted. The large partially finished basement has numerous rooms; a workout room, a large storage area, an unfinished bathroom & kitchen and large living room space with a beautiful stone fireplace and two additional rooms for extra office or bedroom space. Two-car carport upstairs and a one car garage with workshop space downstairs. Walking paths, native plants, quiet tranquility and a large deck to enjoy!

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

3.94 acresLot Size

$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by KRISTINA DOWLING • ERA Sunrise Realty

Bought with Hope Garmon • Solid Source Realty GA

Source:FMLS #6753299

Redfin Estimate

$418,177

$132K since sold in September 2020$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 24.7% higher than the average sale price ($335K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD JAN 20, 2026
$360,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,780 sq ft
165 Wildcat Creek Dr, Covington, GA 30016
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$250,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,480 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$283,400
E
3 beds2 baths1,545 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
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F
4 beds3 baths2,588 sq ft
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Market trends in 30016, GA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.9%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$294K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

55d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

212

12 MoM

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Sale history for 698 Chestnut Rd

Date

Event

Price

FMLS #6753299

Sep 4, 2020

Sold

$286,000

$115/sq ft

Aug 9, 2020

Pending

—

Jul 31, 2020

Contingent

—

Jul 16, 2020

Listed

$289,000

$117/sq ft

GAMLS #8822823

Sep 4, 2020

Sold

$286,000

$115/sq ft

Jul 31, 2020

Pending

—

Jul 16, 2020

Listed

$289,000

$117/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 6, 2005

Sold

$205,300

$83/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 6, 2001

Sold

$180,000

$73/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,900 (+4.2%)

$25,760 + $178,280

$204,040

2024

$4,702 (+24.6%)

$25,760 + $178,280

$204,040

2023

$3,774 (+3.1%)

$17,000 + $153,200

$170,200

2022

$3,659 (+9.2%)

$17,000 + $121,720

$138,720

2021

$3,351 (+23.1%)

$15,966 + $98,434

$114,400

2020

$2,723 (−1.7%)

$10,640 + $70,400

$81,040

2019

$2,768 (+4.2%)

$10,640 + $70,520

$81,160

2018

$2,656 (+15.3%)

$10,640 + $66,720

$77,360

2017

$2,303 (+10.9%)

$7,960 + $59,120

$67,080

2016

$2,077 (+18.5%)

$7,960 + $59,120

$67,080

2014

$1,753 (−7.0%)

$8,000 + $43,240

$51,240

2013

$1,885 (−6.8%)

$7,992 + $44,328

$52,320

2012

$2,024 (+3.7%)

2011

$1,952 (−8.7%)

2010

$2,138 (−2.4%)

2008

$2,190

Tax history for 698 Chestnut Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,900 (+4.2%)

$25,760 + $178,280

$204,040

2024

$4,702 (+24.6%)

$25,760 + $178,280

$204,040

2023

$3,774 (+3.1%)

$17,000 + $153,200

$170,200

2022

$3,659 (+9.2%)

$17,000 + $121,720

$138,720

2021

$3,351 (+23.1%)

$15,966 + $98,434

$114,400

2020

$2,723 (−1.7%)

$10,640 + $70,400

$81,040

2019

$2,768 (+4.2%)

$10,640 + $70,520

$81,160

2018

$2,656 (+15.3%)

$10,640 + $66,720

$77,360

2017

$2,303 (+10.9%)

$7,960 + $59,120

$67,080

2016

$2,077 (+18.5%)

$7,960 + $59,120

$67,080

2014

$1,753 (−7.0%)

$8,000 + $43,240

$51,240

2013

$1,885 (−6.8%)

$7,992 + $44,328

$52,320

2012

$2,024 (+3.7%)

2011

$1,952 (−8.7%)

2010

$2,138 (−2.4%)

2008

$2,190

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.94 Acres

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

4,933

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Newton County

APN

0030000000015000

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: 1
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Driveway, Garage, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity,Shower Only

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom Features: Master on Main

Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s)
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Sustainable

Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island,Pantry
Dining Room Features: Separate Dining Room
Room Type: Exercise Room, Library, Office, Other
Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Driveway Access, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry

Exterior

Property Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick 3 Sides, Cedar, Stone
Exterior Features: Garden, Grey Water System, Other
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Fencing: Chain Link
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Property Condition: Resale
Ownership: Fee Simple
Green Energy Efficient: Lighting, Thermostat

Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Other

Location

Multi-Family Information
# Of Units To Be Built: 0

School Information
Elementary School: Rocky Plains
Middle Or Junior School: Indian Creek
High School: Alcovy

Location Information
Directions: From downtown Covington take 81 south through Porterdale, and Chestnut Rd will be past Livingtston Elementary on the left, the house is the 3rd house on the left. If you're coming from I-20 take exit 88 for Porterdale and take a right onto Hwy 81, proceed as above.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Newton

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,933
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Newton County
APN: 0030000000015000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Rocky Plains Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.6mi

3/10

Indian Creek Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi

3/10

Alcovy High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi

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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Historical weather

Covington, GA • 30016

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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

$398,000 – $481,000

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Data from public records.

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Address	Redfin Estimate
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95 Charleston Lane, Covington, GA - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3059 Sq. Ft.	$430,866

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