Beautiful waterside estate with spectacular lake and forest views in Smyrna's coveted Historic Covered Bridge area, offering the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and natural beauty. This exceptional custom-built John Willis home is a true retreat, featuring three light-filled levels designed to maximize the breathtaking views from nearly every room. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with a large island, separate breakfast bar, custom cabinetry, new countertops, two dishwashers, double ovens, a gas range, and abundant workspace. It flows seamlessly into the inviting keeping room with a stunning stone fireplace, while dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows frame the picturesque landscape and fill the home with natural light. Just outside, an expansive grilling deck overlooks the tranquil setting. The elegant formal living room showcases a coffered ceiling, built-in bookcases, and a gas fireplace, with access to a covered porch that provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The main level also features a formal dining room, spacious office, guest bedroom, and full bath. Upstairs, the oversized owner's suite is a private sanctuary complete with a comfortable sitting area and a luxurious ensuite bath. A second ensuite bedroom, two additional oversized bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath, and a conveniently located laundry room complete the upper level. The finished terrace level is designed for entertaining and recreation, offering two expansive gathering spaces, a dedicated gym, generous storage areas, and a separate boat door with additional storage, all easily accessed by a private driveway. Outside, the resort-style backyard is a true oasis. Enjoy multiple decks adorned with cafe lighting, an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, private dock, tranquil water feature, and a fenced basketball court. Surrounded by mature trees and overlooking the lake, this remarkable property offers unmatched privacy while remaining just minutes from everything Smyrna has to offer.
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$1,199,900
188 Covered Bridge Trl SW, Smyrna, GA 30082
5beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
1.31 Acres Lot
$1,185,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 37 days
- 424
- 23
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tremayne Williams 404-310-2858,
Real Estate Gurus Realty
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10812394
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Exercise Room, Game Room, Keeping Room, Laundry, Office
Dining room
- Features: Seats 12+
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Bookcases
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bath Finished,Boat Door,Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Gas Grill
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 1.31 Acres
- Features: Level, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 17017200410
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brick 4 Side,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lakeside at Covered Bridge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Smyrna
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,333,230
- Annual tax amount: $13,286
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,185,100
$1.13M - $1.24M
$5,218/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,199,900-14.3% |
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| 7/20/2026 | Listing removed | $1,400,000 |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000-5.1% |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listing removed | $1,475,000 |
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| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,475,000-7.5% |
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| 12/9/2025 | Listing removed | $1,595,000 |
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| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+117% |
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| 10/19/2018 | Sold | $735,000-1.3% |
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| 9/24/2018 | Pending sale | $745,000 |
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| 8/14/2018 | Price change | $745,000-0.7% |
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| 4/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $749,900+1.3% |
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| 3/8/2006 | Sold | $740,000+17.1% |
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| 9/9/2003 | Sold | $632,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,297 +47.5% | $533,292 +47.8% |
| 2023 | $9,012 +9% | $360,780 +20.8% |
| 2022 | $8,266 +3.9% | $298,680 +5% |
| 2021 | $7,957 +3% | $284,564 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $7,728 | $274,084 |
| 2019 | $7,728 +13.2% | $274,084 +15.9% |
| 2018 | $6,825 | $236,572 |
| 2017 | $6,825 +10.8% | $236,572 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $6,157 +4.3% | $223,040 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $5,902 -0.8% | $209,160 |
| 2014 | $5,952 -0.8% | $209,160 |
| 2013 | $6,002 -0.8% | $209,160 |
| 2012 | $6,052 -0.2% | $209,160 |
| 2011 | $6,062 -8.4% | $209,160 -13.9% |
| 2010 | $6,617 -14.8% | $242,936 -17.7% |
| 2009 | $7,763 +15% | $295,168 +30.1% |
| 2006 | $6,751 -0.4% | $226,912 |
| 2005 | $6,778 | $226,912 |
| 2004 | $6,778 | $226,912 |
| 2003 | $6,778 +58.8% | $226,912 +58.8% |
| 2002 | $4,268 | $142,880 |
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Neighborhood: 30082
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Russell
- Middle: Floyd
- High: South Cobb
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






