255 Lakeside Cir, Covington, GA 30016
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FOR SALE
NEW - 13 HRS AGO

$289,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,632 sqft

255 Lakeside Cir, Covington, GA 30016

Est. Mortgage $1,818/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1993
$177/sqft
2 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

There's something about a home shaded by mature trees, where moss softens the front lawn and the pace of life feels just a little slower. Welcome to 255 Lakeside Drive-a place that feels comfortably Southern from the moment you arrive. Inside, this freshly painted three-bedroom, two-bath home has been thoughtfully refreshed with new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, creating a clean, welcoming backdrop ready for its next chapter. At the heart of the living room, a beautiful gas fireplace invites you to imagine cool Georgia evenings spent curled up with a good book, Sunday afternoons at home, and holidays gathered around the fire. The spacious garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or all those things that simply need a place of their own. Outside, the established trees and moss-covered front yard give the property a character that newer neighborhoods spend years trying to create. And when you feel like venturing out, historic downtown Covington is less than ten minutes away. Spend a Saturday wandering the square, stopping for lunch, browsing locally owned shops, or discovering some of the familiar filming locations that have made Covington a destination for fans of television and film, including The Vampire Diaries and Sweet Magnolias. 255 Lakeside Drive offers the best kind of balance-a peaceful place to come home to, with one of Georgia's most charming historic downtowns just minutes away. Some homes simply give you an address. This one gives you a lifestyle.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing courtesy of Mandy Davis
Keller Williams - Lake Oconee
Tracey Worley
Keller Williams - Lake Oconee
Source: Milledgeville MLS, MLS#57199

Home Details for 255 Lakeside Cir

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1632 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Water AvailableTelephone: OtherAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Electric Cooktop, Electric Water HeaterLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Electric,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Fireplace, Gas LogHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: 2 Car,Attached,Concrete
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City/County Available, City/County Connected

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1993
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Site BuiltArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Sheetrock/Drywall

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $289,000Price Per Sqft: $177

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: CovingtonCommunity: Other
School Information
Elementary School: OtherJr High / Middle School: OtherHigh School: Other

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 57199

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1632 Square Feet

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 57199

Around this home

What Locals Say about Covington

At least 567 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 they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Willetta Halsey
    "I work from home at the moment. I don’t have a commute. On the other hand, there is a 20-25 minute commute to the highway "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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 "
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  • Braidzbyqueen
    "Block parties trick or treat cancer walking graduation parties 🥰🥰🥰👨‍👧‍👧🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰"
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  • 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 "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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 "
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  • Trulia User
    "they would love it it friendly and they use collars. I love this neighborhood and they have great schools"
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    "It’s quiet most nights. There’s the occasional car with loud music, but it’s not often. No sidewalks"
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  • Trulia User
    "The community is tight knit and everyone helps everyone. We look out for each other and maintain a standard of wellbeing. "
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  • 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 "
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  • Trulia User
    "The safety of their children. The parents want to have good schools nearby. Accessibly to major stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "Relative easy. I very rarely experience traffic delays due to the short commute. I’m also commuting during low traffic hours. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Pretty town! Nice people. Family friendly. Prices are still affordable and value is good for the money! Love it here. "
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  • 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"
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  • 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."
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  • 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!"
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  • 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"
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  • Juarez L.
    "Great neighbors and a very quiet area. Police officer lives in the neighborhood so it is safe. "
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  • Latracedrummond
    "Downtown city square has several events during holidays, etc.. parades through the square, fireworks, pictures with Santa "
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  • 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"
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  • Brodrickbibbins
    "Big Neighborhood. Parks, Lake, a lot of families with children. Nice place to live. Always watch your area"
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  • Kevin A.
    "pretty quiet neighborhood and good for children. plenty of kids here. many play together. They ride bikes."
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  • Ashley D.
    "There are no access to Public transportation in the Covington area and if there are any it is situated very far."
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  • Nikitha A.
    "My neighborhood is unique is because of everything. Everyone is friendly and it’s a safe environment for the young kids. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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 "
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  • 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 "
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  • Des W.
    "Great community. Family friendly. Outdoor parks and walking trails. Dog friendly. Safe neighborhood "
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  • Raekelia N.
    "You don’t see people walking their dogs but there is sidewalks available for you too. Very peaceful community "
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  • 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."
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  • 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 . "
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  • Fish S.
    "Very peaceful and safe area. Newton county does not require emissions testing which is a plus if you have an old car."
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  • Charles P.
    "It takes about a hour traffic is really not that bad just the normal evening traffic Friday's are usually pretty light "
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  • Quiana B.
    "very quiet and a great place to raise kids. transportation is needed.many shopping places in the area"
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  • Arnoldvena85
    "It's an perfect place to raise kids! The school system is one of the best! The people here treat you like family!"
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • 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 "
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  • Julie
    "shopping restaurants schools friendly people no crime holiday spirits nice area picnic parks Turner lake park "
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Market trends in Covington

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$275K
$4.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$149
$1MoM
Available listings
573
4MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$282K
Since last month
Increased$84K (+42%)
Since last year
Increased$83K (+41.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$157K (+125.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +250% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$282K
August 2026$199K
July 2026$202K
June 2026$203K
May 2026$200K
April 2026$197K
March 2026$195K
February 2026$195K
January 2026$192K
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2521 Fairview Rd, Covington, GA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$170,000
08/25/26
3
2
1,373
2554 Fairview Rd, Conyers, GA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$270,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,502
2554 Fairview Rd SE, Conyers, GA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$270,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,502
3170 Lakeside Cir, Covington, GA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$140,000
10/31/25
2
2
1,222
2565 Fairview Rd, Covington, GA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$295,000
11/17/25
3
2
2,409
50 Fieldview Ln, Covington, GA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$255,000
12/12/25
3
2.5
1,480
30 Crestfield Cir, Covington, GA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$252,650
06/30/26
3
2.5
1,450
105 Chandler Trce, Covington, GA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$200,000
05/21/26
3
2.5
1,513
2531 Fairview Rd, Covington, GA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$250,100
01/28/26
3
2.5
2,066
455 Lakeside Cir, Covington, GA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$189,000
11/17/25
2
2
992

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2565 Fairview Rd, Covington, GA 30016
0.03
$293,000
3
2
2,409
Off Market
2554 Fairview Rd SE, Conyers, GA 30013
0.08
$261,900
3
2
1,502
Off Market
2554 Fairview Rd, Conyers, GA 30013
0.08
$266,900
3
2
1,502
Off Market
25 Lakebirch Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.03
$203,000
2
2.5
1,222
Off Market
30 Crestfield Cir, Covington, GA 30016
0.09
$252,650
3
2.5
1,450
Recently Sold
2531 Fairview Rd, Covington, GA 30016
0.07
$250,100
3
2.5
2,066
Recently Sold
105 Lakebirch Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.05
$233,300
3
2
1,400
Off Market
50 Fieldview Ln, Covington, GA 30016
0.09
$255,000
3
2.5
1,480
Recently Sold
455 Lakeside Cir, Covington, GA 30016
0.09
$187,800
2
2
992
Off Market
2521 Fairview Rd, Covington, GA 30016
0.09
$170,000
3
2
1,373
Recently Sold
20 Highgate Trl, Covington, GA 30016
0.08
$223,300
3
2.5
1,222
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 21, 2026
Source: Milledgeville MLS #57199
Listed For Sale
$289,000
Jan 15, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$125,000
Oct 10, 2000
Source: N/A
Sold
$95,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

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Frequently asked questions about 255 Lakeside Cir

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 255 Lakeside Cir?
    Based on a $289,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 255 Lakeside Cir in Covington, GA is approximately $1,846 (about $1,566 principal & interest, $205 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 255 Lakeside Cir compare to homes in Covington?
    255 Lakeside Cir in Covington, GA is listed at $289,000, about 5% above the $275K median sale price in Covington.
  • What do residents say about Covington?
    Residents describe Covington, GA as well-kept, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Covington, GA.
  • What are the closest schools to 255 Lakeside Cir?
    The closest schools to 255 Lakeside Cir in Covington, GA are Clements Middle School (rated 3/10), Live Oak Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10), Newton High School (rated 2/10).
  • Does 255 Lakeside Cir have air conditioning?
    Yes, 255 Lakeside Cir in Covington, GA has air conditioning.
  • Does 255 Lakeside Cir have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 255 Lakeside Cir in Covington, GA has laundry facilities.
255 Lakeside Cir, Covington, GA 30016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,632 sqft single-family home built in 1993. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Milledgeville MLS on Sep 21, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 57199.