Scenic 29.476 +/- acre tract in the heart of Newton County. This one of a kind property offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, privacy, and peace. The land features a majestic year round creek with 1,156.53 creek frontage with hardwood borders, rolling terrain, and a dramatic bluff overlooking the water. Mature pines, hardwoods, and open fields create the perfect setting for a private estate, family compound, or recreational retreat. Winding trails, abundant wildlife, and natural resources, including persimmon trees, muscadines, wild blackberries, old well and a spring make this property ideal for hunting, riding, or exploring. Enjoy seclusion without sacrificing convenience. Located just 12 minutes from downtown Mansfield, walking distance through a paved path to Factory Shoals Park, and just 10 minutes to Bear Creek Marina on Jackson Lake. With gated access from Newton Factory Bridge Road and additional frontage on McDonald Road, the property offers flexibility and multiple build site opportunities. No HOA. Endless possibilities. Whether you envision a luxury estate, weekend getaway, or premier recreation property, this legacy tract is a must see!
Gorgeous wooded acreage 29.476 acre property. Great location just South of Covington. First time offered for sale. Incredible shoals with Big Bear Creek Frontage. Beautiful mature Pine and Hardwoods. New survey. Financing with 15% down. A North Georgia feel overlooking whitewater rapids from your house! Secluded large acreage tract with Old Growth Timber and open fields. Borders 73 acre tract. Close proximity to Factory Shoals Recreational Park, Lake Jackson, Bear Creek Marina which offers boat launch, restaurant and entertainment plus Historical Downtown Covington Square and many historical sites. The newly renovated FFA Camp has rodeo and classic professional horse shows and is approx. 2 +miles from this property. Water amenities make this property special.
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Last updated by owner on May 11, 2023.
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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
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Housing-Single unit
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Property details
Interior
Interior Features
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
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Property Information
Possible Use: Agricultural, Hunting, Residential, Timber
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Other Structures: None
Deed Book: 4329
Deed Page: 589
Land Information
Vegetation: Cleared, Grassed, Partially Wooded
Land Lot: 0309
Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 29.47
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 1283713.2
Lot Size Acres: 29.47
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Private
Frontage Length: Waterfront Footage: 1156
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Waterfront Features: Stream, Creek
Water Body Name: Big Bear Creek
Plat Page: 133
Building Information
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 0107000000020A00
Tax Annual Amount: 142.08
Tax Year: 24
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: None, Well
Sewer: None
Utilities: None
Location
HOA Information
No
Association Fee: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Mansfield
Middle Or Junior School: Indian Creek
High School: Alcovy
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 940 Newton Factory Bridge Road, Covington GA 30014
City: Covington
County Or Parish: Newton
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30014
Country: US
District: 01
Subdivision Name: R5 Misc land - Area 12
Coordinates: -83.813309,33.448983
Directions: From Covington: Take Hwy 36 toward Jackson, Go approx. 5.9 miles from the Covington square and turn left on Henderson Mill Rd, Go approx. 5.6 miles and turn right on Newton Factory Bridge Rd. Go approx. 1/2 mile to property on left, 940 is located on your right (paved road)
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
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Style: Ranch
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County: Newton County
APN: 10720A
Home facts updated by county records on May 11, 2023
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Photos Count: 58
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Land Bank Loan
Special Listing Conditions: Agent/Seller Relationship
List Price: 650000
Search Price: 600000
Close Price: 600000
Listing Id: 10588346
Original List Price: 699000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2025-08-20
Close Date: 2026-03-03
Due Diligence Date: 2026-02-17
Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-18
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-02-17
Off Market Date: 2026-02-17
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Mansfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.7mi
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Indian Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.4mi
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Alcovy High School
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Estimated sale price
$428,000 – $519,000
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