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$184,818$160 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $98,941 on Apr 4, 2008

257 RICHARDS CHAPEL RD

COVINGTON, GA 30016
2
Baths
1,152 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$185K
$169K low$201K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$98,941 · Apr 4, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,873 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$75,280 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,480
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,360
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$188,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNEWTON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 300 ft²Patio · 300 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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.

E
Oak Hill Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Veterans Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Alcovy High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.3 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

257 Richards Chapel 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 93% of homes in Covington 30016
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Covington 30016
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Covington 30016
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Covington 30016
  • Older than 89% 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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$142K$490K

This home is worth more than 7% 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$184,818
CheaperTypical $272,665Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$160
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,737 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 257 Richards Chapel Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCovington 30016Newton County
Estimated valuepricier than$184,8187% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16066% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²5% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac77% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than198611% of homes25% of homes

About 257 Richards Chapel Rd

How much is 257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA is $184,818 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $168,794 to $200,842. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA last sell?

257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA last sold on Apr 4, 2008 for $98,941, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA?

257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA has 2 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA built?

257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA?

257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA is assigned to Oak Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Veterans Middle School (middle), rated C+; Alcovy High School (high), rated F. All sit in Newton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA compare to other homes in Covington 30016?

Among the 21,704 homes in Covington 30016, it is worth more than 7% of them ($184,818 against a typical $272,665), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($160 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 5% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,737 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1986 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of Newton County, it is worth more than 11% 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 257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA was $1,873. The county assessed it at $75,280.

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