300 S River Dr, Jackson, GA 30233
OFF MARKET

300 S River Dr
Jackson, GA 30233

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,421 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$258,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,574/mo*
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$258,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,574/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,421 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)

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
1957
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Living Area
1,421 sqft
Price/Sqft
$182

About this House

Bring your fishing poles !! Great opportunity to own a lakefront cottage on Jackson Lake. This home needs some TLC but will make a very cute bungalow on the water. The main level has 2 living areas and 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The kitchen, dining room, laundry room and a family room are in the basement. There is a walk out covered patio on the lake level. Don't miss this opportunity to own lake front property. Bank owned. Being sold as-is.
300 S River Dr, Jackson, GA 30233 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,421 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $80,000 on Nov 15, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $258,000, with a rent estimate of $1,721/month.

Home Details for 300 S River Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Cement ConcreteFoundation Type: Masonry

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957Year Updated: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price History for 300 S River Dr

DatePriceEventSource
11/15/2017$80,000Sold
N/A
08/12/2016$44,500Sold
GAMLS #7607458
02/20/2016$115,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Covington

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$283K
$10.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$152
$6MoM
Available listings
547
30MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,702
Assessment$270,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 300 S River Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
167 Cherokee Dr, Jackson, GA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$176,500
12/12/25
2
1
912
180 Cove Rd, Jackson, GA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$250,000
10/20/25
3
2
1,560
201 Cherokee Dr, Jackson, GA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$225,000
05/08/26
3
2.5
1,100
169 Cherokee Dr, Jackson, GA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$240,000
05/05/26
2
1
864
133 Cherokee Dr, Jackson, GA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$80,000
03/31/26
2
1,683
422 Henry Higgins Rd, Jackson, GA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$390,000
08/05/25
3
2
1,880
424 Henry Higgins Rd, Jackson, GA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$300,000
03/03/26
2
1
868
532 Henry Higgins Rd, Jackson, GA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$296,572
05/04/26
3
2
1,624
531 S River Dr, Jackson, GA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$260,000
12/16/25
3
2
1,396
480 Friar Tuck Cir, Covington, GA
0.76
Single-Family Home
$445,000
06/05/26
2
1.5
1,500

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What Locals Say about Covington

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  • 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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    "It’s quiet most nights. There’s the occasional car with loud music, but it’s not often. No sidewalks"
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    "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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    "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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