1966 Highway 142 E, Covington, GA 30014
FOR SALE
10.35 ACRES

1966 Highway 142 E
Covington, GA 30014

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,065 sqft (on 10.35 acres)

$510,000

Original price: $525,000
Est. Mortgage $2,916/mo*

$510,000

Original price: $525,000
Est. Mortgage $2,916/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,065 sqft
(on 10.35 acres)

Local Information

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Description

GRITS & Tackle Special - Estate Property - As-Is. Welcome to your slice of Georgia paradise! Nestled on a peaceful, fish-stocked lake, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and outdoor living. Whether you're casting lines at sunrise or sipping sweet tea at sunset, every day feels like a getaway on this 10.35 Acres. Property Highlights: * Main Home: 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms - ideal for families, guests, or weekend escapes * Lakefront Living: Enjoy fishing, kayaking, or relaxing on the dock (power available) * Traditional Layout: Spacious kitchen, cozy family room, sunroom and front deck for grilling. Perfect flow for entertaining * Expansive Yard: Room to garden, raise chickens, expand, or simply soak in the views * Bonus Workshop Suite: Detached Workshop (36x60) and Carport (21X25) with 1-bedroom with its own kitchen and bathroom - perfect for guests, rental income, or a private studio * Prime Location: Quick access to Hwy 142 and Covington's historic square, shops, and dining This GRITS & Tackle property is a real special family retreat- it's a lifestyle. Come experience the simple joys of lakefront living, just minutes from the heart of Covington.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$247
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1966 Highway 142 E

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2065 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Internet, Internet (Cellular)Appliances: Cooktop, Range, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Main Level,Mud Room,Laundry RoomMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Electric,Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Vented, Gas LogHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s), VinylFlooring: Carpet, Tile, Linoleum, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: Handicap AccessFloors: Carpet, Tile, Linoleum, Laminate
View
Has a ViewView: Lake

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Front Porch, OpenOther Structures: WorkshopExterior: Storage, Pasture, Dock
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage,Driveway,Gravel
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Small Lake/PondFrontage Type: Road, Small Lake/PondRoad Frontage: State RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic TankWater Body: Smith
Surface & Elevation
Topography: Level, Sloping

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1975
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: ResidentialArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Block, Brick, ConcreteNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 0115000000051A00

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $510,000Price Per Sqft: $247

Location

Direction & Address
City: Covington

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 420055

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2065 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10.35 Acres

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 420055Water ViewWater View: LakeAttribution Contact: 7067818620, cgay@gritsandtackle.com
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listing courtesy of C. Gay Smith, (706) 781-8620
Grits And Tackle Realty
Source: NGBOR, MLS#420055
Also Listed on NGBOR, GAMLS, GAMLS.

Price History for 1966 Highway 142 E

DatePriceEventSource
05/08/2026$510,000PriceChange
NGBOR #420055
02/20/2026$525,000PriceChange
NGBOR #420055
11/21/2025$560,000PriceChange
NGBOR #420055
10/31/2025$650,000Listed For SaleGAMLS #10632728

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,713
Assessment$375,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1966 Highway 142 E

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.21
Single-Family Home
$290,000
04/24/26
3
2
1,120
0.22
Single-Family Home
$480,000
10/15/25
5
2.5
2
0.33
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
05/15/25
7
7
10,310
1.59
Single-Family Home
$401,000
08/28/25
3
2
2,110
1.84
Single-Family Home
$412,900
07/23/25
3
2
2,161
1.87
Single-Family Home
$455,000
02/17/26
3
2
2,392
1.63
Single-Family Home
$180,000
03/20/26
3
2
1,660
1.24
Single-Family Home
$545,000
03/27/26
4
3.5
3,525
2.01
Single-Family Home
$375,000
04/02/26
3
2.5
1,762
1.55
Single-Family Home
$520,000
07/25/25
5
3.5
3,240

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 1966 Highway 142 E.
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What Locals Say about Covington

At least 566 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 69 % Say it's quiet

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 25 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Willetta Halsey
    "Side walks, wooded areas and small lake in the area. There’s plenty of space for walking and vehicles to drive. People pick up after their dogs or allow them to poop in wooded areas. "
  • Lawproducts92
    "People walk there dogs daily here and it’s safe it’s barely any dogs that are rough or not trained my dog is off the leach when I walk her or let her outside for one she listen and she is not going to just Randy go up to anybody "
  • Braidzbyqueen
    "Block parties trick or treat cancer walking graduation parties 🥰🥰🥰👨‍👧‍👧🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰"
  • Leon Howard
    "If you plan on living in Covington you must have a car because everything is far. But it’s great if you love peace and quiet "
  • Felicia Grant
    "Dogs and pet owners would love Covington. The area is always nice and clean with lots of space to walk, run and play. "
  • Trulia User
    "My commute is relatively short. I can make it back and forth to work in a matter of minutes. It’s really not that bad "
  • Trulia User
    "they would love it it friendly and they use collars. I love this neighborhood and they have great schools"
  • Trulia User
    "It’s quiet most nights. There’s the occasional car with loud music, but it’s not often. No sidewalks"
  • Trulia User
    "The community is tight knit and everyone helps everyone. We look out for each other and maintain a standard of wellbeing. "
  • Trulia User
    "my family lives right down road and my church close to there in porterdale and it will be great place for me and my dad "
  • Trulia User
    "The safety of their children. The parents want to have good schools nearby. Accessibly to major stores."
  • Trulia User
    "Relative easy. I very rarely experience traffic delays due to the short commute. I’m also commuting during low traffic hours. "
  • Trulia User
    "Pretty town! Nice people. Family friendly. Prices are still affordable and value is good for the money! Love it here. "
  • Trulia User
    "It's very quiet and no one steals your packages-it's safe. It's close enough to town, but far enough away from the traffic of in-town living. Doesn't feel crowded. Neighbors wave when they drive by. Blue collar neighborhood"
  • Humnbrd1959
    "A lot family live here.And there parks close by and a dog park not far from home .People are friendly here. It peaceful and quiet here. It a good place to go walking or running."
  • Dee4him
    "We have a huge Fourth of July event, classic car shows, drive in movie nights. The downtown square is beautiful and everyone is very friendly!"
  • Jannettecw
    "It’s quite and no one is loud.people care for there lawns.And we have a HOA,A pool for the kids a basketball court .A beautiful lake and a lake house"
  • Juarez L.
    "Great neighbors and a very quiet area. Police officer lives in the neighborhood so it is safe. "
  • Latracedrummond
    "Downtown city square has several events during holidays, etc.. parades through the square, fireworks, pictures with Santa "
  • Des W.
    "Family friendly. Neighbors friendly. Dog friendly. Close to 20 and state hwys to get around. Most people are friendly I. The overall community"
  • Brodrickbibbins
    "Big Neighborhood. Parks, Lake, a lot of families with children. Nice place to live. Always watch your area"
  • Kevin A.
    "pretty quiet neighborhood and good for children. plenty of kids here. many play together. They ride bikes."
  • Ashley D.
    "There are no access to Public transportation in the Covington area and if there are any it is situated very far."
  • Nikitha A.
    "My neighborhood is unique is because of everything. Everyone is friendly and it’s a safe environment for the young kids. "
  • Charles P. I. .
    "You see dogs all the time with there owners. Dog owners pick up behind there dogs, mostly all of the dogs are friendly."
  • Dana L.
    "Very busy rode. Your pet will die if you let it run lose. There are no sidewalks for walking. The neighborhood is k but not desirable "
  • Stephanie S.
    "It’s cool I like it kind of country boring no public transportation but I like some of the neighborhoods aren’t desirable "
  • Des W.
    "Great community. Family friendly. Outdoor parks and walking trails. Dog friendly. Safe neighborhood "
  • Raekelia N.
    "You don’t see people walking their dogs but there is sidewalks available for you too. Very peaceful community "
  • Vicki K.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time - it’s common in the neighborhood. There are no sidewalks, but there isn’t much through traffic either."
  • Raekelia N.
    "Everything is in a good driving distance no further than 15 minutes. There is a dollar general about four minutes from us and two gas stations so don’t have to go far for much . "
  • Fish S.
    "Very peaceful and safe area. Newton county does not require emissions testing which is a plus if you have an old car."
  • Charles P.
    "It takes about a hour traffic is really not that bad just the normal evening traffic Friday's are usually pretty light "
  • Quiana B.
    "very quiet and a great place to raise kids. transportation is needed.many shopping places in the area"
  • Arnoldvena85
    "It's an perfect place to raise kids! The school system is one of the best! The people here treat you like family!"
  • Myra A.
    "It used to be much nicer but it’s not as bad as Conyers has changed. There are still nice places to eat and shop on the Covington Square but Newton County in general has gone down the tubes. The population has exploded in the crime as well."
  • Consuella F.
    "I have always lived in Covington and the neighborhood I stay in is very quiet and homey. This area is very affordable and I’ll never move to another county in Georgia. "
  • Kathy S.
    "Rough. Traffic has become unbearable around metro Atlanta. It’s not bad here in Covington but if you have to go towards Atlanta during rush hour it’s terrible but it’s better than many other locations"
  • Tyra.hickman
    "All the movies that’s been filmed in the square and all the beautiful places to take pictures and there is such friendly people around where I live "
  • Julie
    "shopping restaurants schools friendly people no crime holiday spirits nice area picnic parks Turner lake park "

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

C. Gay Smith, Grits And Tackle Realty
Agent Phone: (706) 781-8620
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
1966 Highway 142 E, Covington, GA 30014 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,065 sqft single-family home built in 1975. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NGBOR on Nov 4, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 420055.