Modern Homestead: 7.7-Acre Sustainable Mini-Farm Your dream of self-sufficient country living starts here! This exceptional 7.7-acre mini-farm offers the perfect balance of rustic charm and cutting-edge sustainability. Relax on the expansive wrap-around porch and enjoy a landscape rich with mature oak and maple trees, plus a private, producing orchard featuring pecan, apple, peach, pear, and persimmon trees. A serene creek flows along the rear property line, completing this pastoral paradise. Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Solar Powered: New pole barn equipped with a robust solar array. Grid Independence: Advanced SolArk power inverter system with a new subpanel and four 4.8 kWh backup batteries, engineered to automatically power critical home circuits during outages. Refined Interior Comforts:The interior shines with fresh paint, soaring ceilings, and gleaming hardwood floors across the main level. Chef's Kitchen: Features granite countertops, endless prep space, a bright breakfast area, and stainless steel appliances (including a brand-new refrigerator and dishwasher). Recent Upgrades: Experience peace of mind with new plumbing, stylish new light fixtures, a newly remodeled half bath, and new exterior window shutters. Spacious Living: Large, airy bedrooms throughout provide ample space for family, guests, or a home office. Starlink internet system installed. This is more than a home; it's a lifestyle. Whether you are harvesting fruit, tinkering in the new pole barn, or enjoying the security of your solar backup system, this property is truly "country living" at its best. Schedule your showing today!
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$599,000
1555 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016
4beds
4,109sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1999
7.7 Acres Lot
$590,800 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Soaring ceilingsLarge airy bedrooms throughoutBright breakfast areaNew exterior window shuttersExpansive wrap-around porchNewly remodeled half bathFresh paint
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
STACY SUGARMAN,
REMAX Center 770-932-1234
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7755237
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Game Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
- Level: Master on Main
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower
Dining room
- Features: Separate Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets Stain, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Main Level, Other
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Factory Built, Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,109
- Total interior livable area: 4,109 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,548
- Finished area below ground: 1,561
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, No Dock
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural, Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Creek, Stream
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 7.7 Acres
- Features: Creek On Lot, Flood Plain, Level, Pasture, Wooded, Other
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0048000000027000
- Other equipment: Generator
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Riverbend Farms
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $445,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,678
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$590,800
$561,000 - $620,000
$2,897/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+30.5%$146/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10735689 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2023 | Sold | $459,000-2.3%$112/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7198795 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2023 | Pending sale | $469,900$114/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10146292 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $469,900+158.5%$114/sqft |
Source: FMLS GA #7198795 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/1999 | Sold | $181,800$44/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,333 +10.6% | $178,000 +12.3% |
| 2023 | $3,919 +5.6% | $158,560 +20.5% |
| 2022 | $3,711 -0.7% | $131,560 +3.5% |
| 2021 | $3,736 +11.9% | $127,080 +24.8% |
| 2020 | $3,340 +11.4% | $101,800 +11.6% |
| 2019 | $2,999 +6.7% | $91,240 +6.4% |
| 2018 | $2,809 -0.5% | $85,720 -0.5% |
| 2017 | $2,823 +0% | $86,120 +18.2% |
| 2016 | $2,823 | $72,880 -1.1% |
| 2015 | $2,823 +17.8% | $73,680 -2.5% |
| 2014 | $2,396 | $75,600 +1.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $74,600 +3.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $72,240 -20% |
| 2011 | -- | $90,280 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,120 -8.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $102,240 -61.2% |
| 2008 | $2,969 +10.9% | $263,400 +9.6% |
| 2007 | $2,677 +1.8% | $240,300 +1.6% |
| 2006 | $2,631 -0.1% | $236,400 |
| 2005 | $2,633 +10.7% | $236,400 +6.5% |
| 2004 | $2,377 +4.8% | $222,000 +3.8% |
| 2003 | $2,268 +4.5% | $213,900 +4% |
| 2002 | $2,171 -3.6% | $205,600 |
| 2001 | $2,251 -3.4% | $205,600 |
| 2000 | $2,331 | $205,600 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,290/mo
Principal & interest
$2866
Property taxes
$424
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 30016
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Heard-Mixon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.3 mi
- 3/10Indian Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 1/10Alcovy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Livingston
- Middle: Liberty - Newton
- High: Alcovy
Source: FMLS GA. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Georgia
- Newton County
- Covington
- 30016
- 1555 Lower River Rd
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