280 Forest Brook Dr, Covington, GA 30016
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OFF MARKET

$285,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,596 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

280 Forest Brook Dr, Covington, GA 30016

Est. Refi. Payment $1,712/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 30, 2016 for $150,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$285K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$7K (-2.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$134K (+88.8%)
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 +115% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$285K
July 2026$287K
June 2026$298K
May 2026$294K
April 2026$294K
March 2026$290K
February 2026$284K
January 2026$283K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
245 Overlook Dr, Covington, GA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$275,000
10/14/25
5
3
2,280
230 Forest Brook Dr, Covington, GA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$297,000
03/05/26
3
3
1,922
185 Summer Walk Dr, Covington, GA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$190,000
02/17/26
3
2
1,713
80 Colser Dr, Covington, GA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$140,000
06/18/26
3
3
1,524
65 Lakeridge Ct, Covington, GA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$229,900
08/07/26
3
2.5
1,983
165 Lakeside Point, Covington, GA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$238,000
02/05/26
4
2
1,721
185 Julia Ann Ln, Covington, GA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$400,000
03/10/26
6
4
3,640
170 Chandler Trce, Covington, GA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$275,000
12/11/25
4
3
1,733
325 Lakeside Point, Covington, GA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$295,000
12/09/25
3
2
1,309
130 Creekview Blvd, Covington, GA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$216,550
07/14/26
4
2.5
2,208

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
230 Forest Brook Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.07
$297,000
3
3
1,922
Recently Sold
285 Forest Brook Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.05
$300,400
4
2
1,917
Off Market
255 Overlook Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.08
$259,500
3
2
1,667
Off Market
25 Summer Walk Cir, Covington, GA 30016
0.10
$324,400
3
2
1,923
Off Market
245 Overlook Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.11
$274,200
5
3
2,280
Off Market
215 Forest Brook Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.12
$308,900
5
3
2,385
For Sale
442 Overlook Rd #D20, Walnut Grove, GA 30052
0.11
$382,500
4
3.5
2,860
Off Market
456 Overlook Rd #D21, Walnut Grove, GA 30052
0.13
$365,100
4
3
2,500
Off Market
470 Overlook Rd #D22, Walnut Grove, GA 30052
0.13
$371,700
4
2.5
2,685
Off Market
480 Overlook Rd #D23, Walnut Grove, GA 30052
0.13
$367,500
5
3
-
Off Market
215 Summer Walk Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.14
$315,100
3
2
1,757
Off Market
205 Summer Walk Dr, Covington, GA 30016
0.15
$286,800
3
2
1,941
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1999
Lot Size
0.42 acres
Living Area
1,596 sqft
Price/Sqft
$179
Parking
Garage

About this House

Worth the look 6+ beds/3 baths, First floor 3/2Basement - Fully finished in-law apartment with 3/1, plus its own kitchen and living room. Sounds nice, doesn't it? Here's why it's a good buy...this community historically has long-term families living here. They like it here & you will too. The perfect size yard to enjoy - just under a half acre. Rear-fenced yard. Inside - First floor has a beautiful separate dining, tray ceilings, big bold window, wood floors, plus extra seating at the breakfast nook (everyone's welcome) You'll love the kitchen - in 1999 they built to please a cook - an abundance of space for storage & chopping, peek a boo window to the family where the fire is cozy. Come see if you can picture yourself here.
280 Forest Brook Dr, Covington, GA 30016 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,596 sqft single-family home built in 1999. It last sold for $150,900 on Dec 30, 2016. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2020 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 26, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $285,200, with a rent estimate of $2,079/month.

Home Details for 280 Forest Brook Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticIn-law unitTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master BathCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, GasAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: VinylFoundation Type: MasonryLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1999Year Updated: 1999
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 26, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Jun 16, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,200
Jun 12, 2020
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$1,200
Jul 19, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,100
Jul 11, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,100

Market trends in Covington

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$279K
$933MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$151
$2MoM
Available listings
566
17MoM

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

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  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 280 Forest Brook Dr

  • What is 280 Forest Brook Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 280 Forest Brook Dr in Covington, GA is $285,200.
  • What is the price history for 280 Forest Brook Dr?
    280 Forest Brook Dr in Covington, GA last sold for $150,900 in December 2016.
  • Is Covington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Covington is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Covington?
    The median sale price in Covington is $279K. That is up $933 from the prior month.
  • Does 280 Forest Brook Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 280 Forest Brook Dr in Covington, GA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 280 Forest Brook Dr?
    The lot at 280 Forest Brook Dr in Covington, GA is about 0.42 acres (18,295 sq ft).

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