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$224,066$180 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $165,000 on Feb 18, 2005

1159 LOWER RIVER RD

COVINGTON, GA 30016
2
Baths
1,248 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
16.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$224K
$179K low$269K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Feb 18, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,407 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$88,840 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,840
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$222,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNewton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.16.33
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Indian Creek Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi
E
Heard-Mixon Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.4 mi
H
Alcovy High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi

District: Newton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30016These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.66,243
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.709 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,128
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,548
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1159 Lower River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Covington 30016
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Covington 30016
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Covington 30016
  • Among the largest lots in Covington 30016
  • Older than 73% of homes in Covington 30016

What homes are worth in Covington 30016

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$135K$479K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Covington 30016.

How it measures up in Covington 30016

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Covington 30016.

Estimated value$224,066
CheaperTypical $270,659Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$180
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,743 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size16.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 1159 Lower River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCovington 30016Newton County
Estimated valuepricier than$224,06621% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18088% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,248 ft²8% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than16.33 acalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than199527% of homes38% of homes

About 1159 Lower River Rd

How much is 1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA is $224,066 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $179,490 to $268,642. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA last sell?

1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA last sold on Feb 18, 2005 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA?

1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA has 2 bathrooms, 1,248 square feet of living space and a 16.33-acre lot.

When was 1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA built?

1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA?

1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA is assigned to Indian Creek Middle School (middle), rated D-; Heard-Mixon Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Alcovy High School (high), rated D. All sit in Newton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA compare to other homes in Covington 30016?

Among the 21,737 homes in Covington 30016, it is worth more than 21% of them ($224,066 against a typical $270,659), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($180 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,248 ft² against a typical 1,743 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (16.33 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1995 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Newton County, it is worth more than 23% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA was $1,407. The county assessed it at $88,840.

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