5172 Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30014
OFF MARKET

5172 Forest Dr
Covington, GA 30014

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

$355,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,099/mo*
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$355,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,099/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,873 sqft
(on 0.60 acres)

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Description

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.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 5172 Forest Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
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 History for 5172 Forest Dr

DatePriceEventSource
04/15/2021$271,900Sold
GAMLS #8949693
04/06/2021$279,900PendingKeller Williams #8949693
03/30/2021ListingRemovedKeller Williams
03/28/2021$279,900PendingKeller Williams #8949693
03/26/2021$279,900Listed For SaleKeller Williams #8949693
10/08/2014$180,000Sold
N/A
05/14/2014$110,000Sold
N/A
04/25/2014$125,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/23/2014$129,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/08/2013$132,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/08/2013$135,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,332
Assessment$355,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5172 Forest Dr

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6129 Linwood Dr, Covington, GA
0.04
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$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
6140 Ginn St SE, Covington, GA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$315,000
06/02/25
3
2
2,352
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
651 Egrets Lndg #53, Covington, GA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$370,490
05/29/25
4
2.5
2,300
663 Egrets Lndg #55, Covington, GA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$373,340
09/29/25
4
3
2,350

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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

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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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  • 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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    "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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  • 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"
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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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5172 Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30014 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,873 sqft single-family home built in 1971. This property is not currently available for sale. 5172 Forest Dr was last sold on Apr 15, 2021 for $271,900. The current Trulia Estimate for 5172 Forest Dr is $355,600.