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Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
5.6 acresLot Size
$270Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Currie Group• Agents Realty LLC
Listed by Brandi Lindsey• Agents Realty LLC
Bought with Gwendolyn Strutko• The American Realty
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.6 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,810
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0016000000137A00
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
Garage
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Guest, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
Green Building Verification Type: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Oak Hill
Middle Or Junior School: Veterans Memorial
High School: Alcovy
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 860 Bethany Road, Covington GA 30016-8710
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30016-8710
Country: US
District: 1
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -83.9763071,33.52653
Directions: From I20E, Take Exit 88 towards Porterdale/Almon Rd, Turn Right onto Crowell Rd N toward Porterdale, Go 3.6 mi & turn right onto S Broad St, Continue another 3.6 mi to right onto Bethany Rd, 860 will be on your right.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,810
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Newton County
APN: 0016000000137A00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 34
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Special Listing Conditions: Agent/Seller Relationship
List Price: 189900
Search Price: 184900
Close Price: 184900
Listing Id: 8032134
Original List Price: 199500
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2016-07-07
Close Date: 2016-09-23
Purchase Contract Date: 2016-08-09
Off Market Date: 2016-08-09
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Oak Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Covington, GA • 30016-8710
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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.
9.3 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$361,000 – $436,000
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