Welcome to 285 Chestnut Drive, Covington, Georgia 30016, where a motivated seller invites all offers on this well-maintained 5-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring a partially finished third full bath in the basement. The property sits on a large, level lot with beautiful landscaping, showcasing flowering trees, shrubs, and a spacious lawn. The fully fenced backyard includes a separate dog pen, a large outbuilding, and an additional potting shed or playhouse, with extra space available for boat or trailer parking. Located in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with strong pride of ownership and underground utilities, this home offers both comfort and functionality.
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$277,400
285 Chestnut Dr, Covington, GA 30016
5beds
2,193sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
0.79 Acres Lot
$276,500 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$2,112 Estimated rent
Home value
$276,500
$218,000 - $351,000
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Beautiful landscapingFully fenced backyardLarge outbuildingSeparate dog penFlowering treesLarge level lotSpacious lawn
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Listed by:
Johnnie Howard 770-584-4446,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Non Mls Salesperson
Non-Mls Company
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10711884
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Exercise Room
Dining room
- Features: Separate Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Double Vanity, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Daylight,Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,193
- Total interior livable area: 2,193 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,362
- Finished area below ground: 831
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.79 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0050000000222000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Chestnut Corners
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $126/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $313,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,182
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Sold | $277,400-7.5%$126/sqft |
Source:  GAMLS #10711884 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $299,900$137/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #7736388 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,9000%$137/sqft |
Source: GAMLS #10711884 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2023 | Sold | $300,000+140%$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2015 | Sold | $125,000-7.3%$57/sqft |
Source:  FMLS GA #5503074 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2015 | Pending sale | $134,900$62/sqft |
Source: BHHS Georgia Properties-Gainesville #5503074 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2015 | Price change | $134,900-2.9%$62/sqft |
Source: BHHS Georgia Properties-Gainesville #5503074 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $139,000+13.5%$63/sqft |
Source: BHHS Georgia Properties-Gainesville #5503074 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2014 | Listing removed | $122,500$56/sqft |
Source: Solid Source Realty GA #07211000 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2014 | Price change | $122,500-9.3%$56/sqft |
Source: Solid Source Realty GA #07211000 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2014 | Listed for sale | $135,000+6.3%$62/sqft |
Source: Solid Source Realty GA #07211000 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2007 | Sold | $127,000+4.9%$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2006 | Sold | $121,050-5.2%$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2001 | Sold | $127,700$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,191 +8.8% | $125,520 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $2,932 +5.3% | $115,480 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $2,783 +17.1% | $111,440 +33.3% |
| 2022 | $2,376 +5.3% | $83,600 +9.5% |
| 2021 | $2,256 -4.1% | $76,360 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $2,353 +15.6% | $71,160 +15.7% |
| 2019 | $2,036 +4.6% | $61,480 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $1,946 +12.7% | $58,880 +12.2% |
| 2017 | $1,727 +0.1% | $52,480 +14.6% |
| 2016 | $1,725 | $45,800 +23.3% |
| 2015 | $1,725 +29.5% | $37,160 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,332 | $36,440 +48.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $24,560 -26.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $33,320 -13.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $38,560 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,640 -19.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $53,120 -61.5% |
| 2008 | $1,435 | $138,000 |
| 2007 | $1,435 +11.4% | $138,000 +9.1% |
| 2005 | $1,287 +9.8% | $126,500 +5.3% |
| 2004 | $1,172 +5.6% | $120,100 +4.1% |
| 2003 | $1,110 -0.2% | $115,400 |
| 2002 | $1,112 | $115,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 30016
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Rocky Plains Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.5 mi
- 3/10Indian Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.5 mi
- 1/10Alcovy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rocky Plains
- Middle: Indian Creek
- High: Alcovy
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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