720 Benton Rd is a 5,137 square foot house on a 5 acre lot with 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 26, 1998 for $29,900. Based on Redfin's Covington data, we estimate the home's value is $648,678.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$126Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$648,678
$619K since sold in December 1998$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 20.3% higher than the average sale price ($539K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A
Agricultural District
The A-Agricultural District is composed of areas presently having a rural character and devoted primarily to farm operations within Newton County, including the raising of soil crops, livestock, fish, fowl, and commercial timber. Such areas are outlined in the Newton County Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Intensive development of land is unlikely to occur in the near future and is discouraged in these areas. For this reason, only minimum restrictions are imposed upon agricultural uses within this district
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,470
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 11
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Prefab
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Pool Type: Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WEST BEAR CRK ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 5,137
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,052
Building Sq. Ft: 5,152
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: Split Foyer
Legal Description: LT 4 5AC W BEAR CREEK ES
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 217,800
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: COUNTY
Acres: 5
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RES-SMALL TRACT
State Use Description: RES-SMALL TRACT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: COUNTY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,137
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Newton County
APN: 0104000000022000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mansfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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Indian Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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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 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$617,000 – $746,000
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