5172 Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30014
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OFF MARKET

$345,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,873 sqft (on 0.60 acres)

5172 Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30014

Est. Refi. Payment $2,065/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 15, 2021 for $271,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$346K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$8K (-2.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$73K (+27%)
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 +119% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$345K
July 2026$348K
June 2026$355K
May 2026$356K
April 2026$349K
March 2026$346K
February 2026$347K
January 2026$341K
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
6129 Linwood Dr, Covington, GA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$385,000
12/10/25
3
2
1,971
6129 Linwood Dr SE, Covington, GA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$385,000
12/08/25
3
2
2,131
6176 Pinewood Dr SE, Covington, GA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$275,000
02/11/26
3
2.5
2,096
5132 Forest Dr SE, Covington, GA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$315,000
12/11/25
4
2.5
1,934
6134 Linwood Dr, Covington, GA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$475,000
02/26/26
3
2.5
1,956
6169 Pinewood Dr SE, Covington, GA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$475,000
04/29/26
3
2.5
2,100
690 Egrets Lndg #61, Covington, GA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$363,140
11/06/25
4
2.5
2,000
6156 Cherry Valley Dr SE, Covington, GA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$292,900
08/05/26
3
2
1,431
663 Egrets Lndg #55, Covington, GA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$373,340
09/29/25
4
3
2,350
7190 Woodland Ave SE, Covington, GA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$350,000
06/24/26
3
2.5
1,544

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
6129 Linwood Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014
0.05
$385,000
3
2
2,131
Recently Sold
5175 Forest Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014
0.03
$399,999
3
2
2,206
For Sale
Pinewood Linwood, Covington, GA 30014
0.07
-
-
-
-
Off Market
Campbell Rd, Covington, GA 30014
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
16.17 Piper St, Covington, GA 30014
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
13830 E Homer Ln, Covington, GA 30014
0.06
$422,100
4
3
2,891
Off Market
Henderson Mill Rd, Covington, GA 30014
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
6134 Linwood Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014
0.09
$475,000
3
2.5
-
Recently Sold
6134 Linwood Dr, Covington, GA 30014
0.09
$475,000
3
2.5
1,956
Recently Sold
806 Pj East Rd, Covington, GA 30014
0.07
$253,600
3
1
1,166
Off Market
7088 Rochford Dr, Covington, GA 30014
0.07
$333,400
4
2.5
1,801
Off Market
Walnut Ln, Covington, GA 30014
0.07
-
-
-
-
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
1971
Lot Size
0.6 acres
Living Area
1,873 sqft
Price/Sqft
$185
Parking
Garage

About this House

NEWTON COUNTY Covington Cute Ranch - 4-Sided Brick with a Closed in large Sunroom/Porch on the back of the house. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Kitchen, Laundry, Dining-Kitchen, Living Room Combo with a Fireplace-gas logs. Double Car Garage 460 sq ft. Open porch 140 sq ft. Utility Room 80 sq ft. Carpet and Hardwood flooring. Kitchen is equipped with Stove Top & Vent, Oven in Wall, Microwave, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator/Freezer, Blinds will remain. There is an Alarm System and for Safety Smoke and Fire Detectors. Beautiful Corner Lot, level and backyard is private. With this large corner lot no up-close neighbors on the side of you. Great location; intown home, near shopping and the historic square. Information in this listing is from public sources & others deemed reliable not guaranteed, the accuracy, regardless of source, should verified by professionalâs due diligence.
5172 Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30014 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,873 sqft single-family home built in 1971. It last sold for $271,900 on Apr 15, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $345,900, with a rent estimate of $2,341/month.

Home Details for 5172 Forest Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Electric
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Pantry, Solarium Atrium
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: BrickFoundation Type: MasonryGardenPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1971Year Updated: 1984
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.60 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 15, 2021
Source: GAMLS #8949693
Sold
$271,900
Apr 6, 2021
Source: Keller Williams #8949693
Pending
$279,900
Mar 30, 2021
Source: Keller Williams
ListingRemoved
Mar 28, 2021
Source: Keller Williams #8949693
Pending
$279,900
Mar 26, 2021
Source: Keller Williams #8949693
Listed For Sale
$279,900

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
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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 5172 Forest Dr

  • What is 5172 Forest Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5172 Forest Dr in Covington, GA is $345,900.
  • What is the price history for 5172 Forest Dr?
    5172 Forest Dr in Covington, GA last sold for $271,900 in April 2021.
  • 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 5172 Forest Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5172 Forest Dr in Covington, GA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 5172 Forest Dr?
    The lot at 5172 Forest Dr in Covington, GA is about 0.60 acres (26,136 sq ft).

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