100% Financing USDA Eligible Area. Go back to simple living at its best on this beautiful 6.66 Acre tract of Land with the perfect country setting. You'll love this Large Open Ranch with great features like a Rocking Chair Porch, Hardwood Floors, Fireside Living Room and Built-In Shelves, Open Kitchen with a spacious Keeping Room/Great Room and Over-Sized Laundry. Don't miss the cozy Bonus Room that would be great for an Office or Play Room! All Bedrooms are over-sized with Walk-In Closets! 20x30 Outbuilding, Fenced in Backyard and Fruit Trees just waiting for your family. Use one of our preferred lenders and receive $500 lender credit.
Quaint Country homeplace- Oversized Ranch home! Spacious rooms, Very Open, Split Bedroom Plan, Kitchen opens to Dining Room & Den, Hardwood Floors, Gutter guards, detached garage plus 25x35 metal building with storage for equipment! Approx 1 acre garden, fruit trees (peach & apple) & pecan trees! Very quiet & private! MUST have appt to view, please call agent!!
Public Records
Feb 7, 2005
Sold
$233,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 20, 2003
Sold
$70,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,761 (+11.0%)
$38,560 + $152,200
$190,760
2024
$4,291 (+4.6%)
$38,560 + $152,200
$190,760
2023
$4,101 (+30.5%)
$33,240 + $128,640
$161,880
2022
$3,142 (−0.3%)
$22,600 + $93,200
$115,800
2021
$3,153 (+1.6%)
$19,920 + $84,040
$103,960
2020
$3,104 (+2.0%)
$18,600 + $73,800
$92,400
2019
$3,044 (−0.6%)
$15,960 + $73,280
$89,240
2018
$3,062 (+20.3%)
$15,960 + $77,120
$93,080
2017
$2,546 (+8.8%)
$15,400 + $62,640
$78,040
2016
$2,339 (+10.3%)
$15,400 + $62,640
$78,040
2014
$2,120 (+158.4%)
$11,000 + $50,960
$61,960
2013
$820 (−21.0%)
$11,000 + $41,200
$52,200
2012
$1,039 (−10.9%)
2011
$1,167 (−24.1%)
2010
$1,538 (−5.1%)
2008
$1,621
Tax history for 969 Mcdonald Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,761 (+11.0%)
$38,560 + $152,200
$190,760
2024
$4,291 (+4.6%)
$38,560 + $152,200
$190,760
2023
$4,101 (+30.5%)
$33,240 + $128,640
$161,880
2022
$3,142 (−0.3%)
$22,600 + $93,200
$115,800
2021
$3,153 (+1.6%)
$19,920 + $84,040
$103,960
2020
$3,104 (+2.0%)
$18,600 + $73,800
$92,400
2019
$3,044 (−0.6%)
$15,960 + $73,280
$89,240
2018
$3,062 (+20.3%)
$15,960 + $77,120
$93,080
2017
$2,546 (+8.8%)
$15,400 + $62,640
$78,040
2016
$2,339 (+10.3%)
$15,400 + $62,640
$78,040
2014
$2,120 (+158.4%)
$11,000 + $50,960
$61,960
2013
$820 (−21.0%)
$11,000 + $41,200
$52,200
2012
$1,039 (−10.9%)
2011
$1,167 (−24.1%)
2010
$1,538 (−5.1%)
2008
$1,621
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.65 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,396
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newton County
APN
0107000000027000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://youtu.be/Iu-5IqYV6x8
Room Types: Foyer, Laundry, Great Room, Library, Office
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Condition: Under Construction, Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 6.65
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 289674
Lot Size Acres: 6.65
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Private
Plat Page: 271
Building Information
Year Built: 2005
Building Area Total: 2396
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 0107000000027000
Tax Annual Amount: 2679.35
Tax Year: 2017
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Mansfield
Middle Or Junior School: Indian Creek
High School: Alcovy
Bus Information
Es Bus Yn: Yes
Ms Bus Yn: Yes
Hs Bus Yn: Yes
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 969 Mcdonald Road, Covington GA 30016
City: Covington
County Or Parish: Newton
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30016
Country: US
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -83.816043,33.456585
Directions: Hwy 81 N and turn right onto Ga-212 E and 6.8 Miles and turn left onto Fincher Rd Turn Left onto GA-36E turn right onto Newton Factory Bridge Rd Turn left onto McDonald Rd .5 miles and turn right house on the right and sign is at the front of property.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,396
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Newton County
APN: 0107000000027000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 36
Listing Information
Is New Construction
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
List Price: 225000
Search Price: 0
Close Price: 225000
Listing Id: 8427766
Original List Price: 225000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2018-08-01
Close Date: 2018-10-22
Purchase Contract Date: 2018-08-01
Off Market Date: 2018-08-01
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Schools
Mansfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.5mi
6/10
Indian Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi
3/10
Alcovy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
1/10
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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 107° expected this year, 16 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
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Estimated sale price
$437,000 – $529,000
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