Private Retreat on 22.57 Acres with River Access Investor Friendly: Excellent potential for short-term rentals, private retreats, or future development - land may be subdivided for additional investment opportunities. Let the long, private entrance lead you to this stunning custom-built log home nestled on 22.57 acres of peaceful countryside. Enjoy river access to Jackson Lake, perfect for fishing, camping, and outdoor living. Inside, you'll find an immaculate wood interior, high ceilings, and warm rustic charm. This property features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an in-law suite, a 4-car garage, a 25x30 workshop, and a 2-stall barn.. Experience country living at its finest with privacy, space, and endless possibilities - your slice of paradise awaits!
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$780,000
5467 Highway 162 S, Covington, GA 30016
4beds
2,536sqft
Farm, Cabin
Built in 2004
22.57 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
In-law suiteHigh ceilingsStunning custom-built log homeImmaculate wood interiorLong private entranceWarm rustic charm
- 54 days
- 208
- 12
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Yarelis Hernandez Gonzalez 678-262-7389,
Virtual Properties Realty.com
Source: GAMLS,MLS#: 10849802
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Loft
Kitchen
- Features: Country Kitchen
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,536
- Total interior livable area: 2,536 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,536
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage, Kitchen Level
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Body of water: Jackson
- Frontage type: River
- Frontage length: Waterfront Footage: 30
Lot
- Size: 22.57 Acres
- Features: Private
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Stable(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 0053000000003A00
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Country/Rustic
- Property subtype: Farm, Cabin
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Guest Lodging
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: none
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $635,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,657
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 54 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,343/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $780,000-8.2%$308/sqft |
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| 9/1/2026 | Listing removed | $850,000$335/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $850,000+6.3%$335/sqft |
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| 12/29/2025 | Price change | $800,000-5.9%$315/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000+30.8%$335/sqft |
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| 11/1/2024 | Sold | $650,000$256/sqft |
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| 10/7/2024 | Pending sale | $650,000$256/sqft |
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| 8/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $650,000$256/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,232 +70.4% | $254,320 -6.1% |
| 2024 | $3,657 -8.3% | $270,880 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $3,987 -13.8% | $268,800 +40.6% |
| 2022 | $4,626 +18.5% | $191,120 +18.9% |
| 2021 | $3,902 -15.4% | $160,760 +15.5% |
| 2020 | $4,614 -0.9% | $139,160 -0.3% |
| 2019 | $4,656 +3% | $139,520 +2.9% |
| 2018 | $4,520 +6.9% | $135,560 +6.7% |
| 2017 | $4,229 -1.1% | $127,080 +18.4% |
| 2016 | $4,277 | $107,320 +11.7% |
| 2015 | $4,277 +127.5% | $96,040 +63.3% |
| 2014 | $1,880 | $58,800 +7.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $54,600 -17.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $65,960 -5.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $69,640 -2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $71,440 -6.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $76,400 |
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Neighborhood: 30016
Nearby schools
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.






