Rare find in downtown Covington, "Hollywood of the South", Close enough to walk or enjoy a golf cart ride to the Historical Covington Square, where you can enjoy shopping or dining. Relax at home in your private backyard, or enjoy your rocking chair front porch. Located just minutes from Conyers, Social Circle and Madison. This lovely home has an updated kitchen with eat-in breakfast area, hardwood floors, a big formal living room with dining area. Has a separate Family room with fireplace and custom built shelving. The double garage has been enclosed for more living space, could be a playroom, bedroom, or another gathering room! The roof has recently been replaced! This home sits on a big nice level corner lot with fenced in back yard.
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$399,999
5175 Forest Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014
3beds
2,206sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.6 Acres Lot
$389,000 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood floorsUpdated kitchenPrivate backyardRocking chair front porchEat-in breakfast areaCustom built shelving
- 224 days
- 102
- 4
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shelly B Holifield 7703851822,
Legend Realty Group LLC
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10674605
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Master On Main Level
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,206
- Total interior livable area: 2,206 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,206
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: C012000010009000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Brick 4 Side,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $325,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,954
- Date on market: 1/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 224 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$389,000
$370,000 - $408,000
$2,467/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Price change | $399,999-3.6%$181/sqft |
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| 1/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $415,000$188/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,966 +34.2% | $130,160 +31.1% |
| 2024 | $2,955 +8% | $99,320 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $2,734 +2.3% | $90,560 +16.6% |
| 2022 | $2,673 +7.1% | $77,640 +12.9% |
| 2021 | $2,497 -1.8% | $68,760 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $2,544 -1.3% | $62,600 -0.1% |
| 2019 | $2,576 +12.2% | $62,680 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $2,295 +3% | $55,840 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $2,229 | $54,240 +12.3% |
| 2016 | $2,229 | $48,280 -6% |
| 2015 | $2,229 +5.5% | $51,360 |
| 2014 | $2,113 | $51,360 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,360 +2.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $50,000 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $52,320 -9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $57,720 |
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Neighborhood: 30014
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East Newton
- Middle: Cousins
- High: Eastside
Source: GAMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






