556 Benton Rd, Covington, GA 30014
SOLD
DEC 23, 2025

556 Benton Rd
Covington, GA 30014

    $100,000

    Last Sold: Dec 23, 2025
    5% below list $105K
    Est. Refi. Payment $643/mo*
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    $100,000

    Last Sold: Dec 23, 2025
    5% below list $105K
    Est. Refi. Payment $643/mo*
    Refinance Your Home
    (on 6.08 acres)

    Local Information

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    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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    Description

    Discover 6.08 acres of rare opportunity in Newton County-a private, level lot at 556 Benton Rd offering both serenity and versatility. This partially wooded & partially open parcel creates an ideal canvas for building a custom home, establishing a small farm, or enjoying recreational space. With utilities available, including electricity, and simple access, this land is ready for your vision. Situated in a peaceful rural environment yet close to local amenities, the lot delivers the perfect balance of quiet country living with convenience. Zoned AG, this property also offers a rural view and a sense of seclusion that's hard to find. Don't miss this rare chance to own land where you can truly make your dream come alive.
    556 Benton Rd, Covington, GA 30014 is a lot/land. It last sold for $100,000 on Dec 23, 2025 (5% below the $105,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,571/month.

    Home Highlights

    Parking
    No Info
    Outdoor
    No Info
    HOA
    None
    Price/Sqft
    No Info
    Listed
    180+ days ago

    Home Details for 556 Benton Rd

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Closed

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Electricity Available
    Gas & Electric
    Has Electric on Property
    View
    No View

    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Not on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Septic Tank

    Days on Market

    Cumulative Days on Market: 79

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Residential Lot
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 0104000000008G00

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $105,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Tue Dec 09 2025

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: CovingtonCommunity: R4 Misc Land Area 12
    School Information
    Elementary School: MansfieldJr High / Middle School: Indian CreekHigh School: Alcovy

    Community

    Community Features: None

    HOA

    No HOA

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 6.08 Acres

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: As Is

    Offer

    Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, Land Bank Loan

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 10610005Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent, Vacant

    Additional Information

    None
    Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
    Listed by Keewin Barnes, (361) 739-4170
    Keller Williams Realty Atl. Partners
    Bought with: Morris Realty Co LLC
    Source: GAMLS, MLS#10610005

    Price History for 556 Benton Rd

    DatePriceEventSource
    12/23/2025$100,000Sold
    GAMLS #10610005
    12/10/2025$105,000PendingGAMLS #10610005
    09/22/2025$105,000Listed For SaleGAMLS #10610005
    09/17/2025$110,000ListingRemovedGAMLS #10488372
    06/12/2025$110,000PriceChange
    GAMLS #10488372
    03/28/2025$115,000Listed For SaleGAMLS #10488372
    11/21/2023$90,000Sold
    GAMLS #10198913
    10/23/2023$91,350PendingGAMLS #10198913
    09/02/2023$91,350Listed For SaleGAMLS #10198913

    Market trends in Covington

    Last updated May 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $272K
    $2.83K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.6%
    0.1%    MoM
    Price per sq ft
    $146
    $3    MoM
    Available listings
    517
    8    MoM
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    Property Tax and Assessment

    Year2025
    Tax$874
    Assessment$87,500
    Home facts updated by county records

    Comparable Sales for 556 Benton Rd

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    285 Digby Rd #24, Covington, GA
    2.65
    Lot/Land
    $100,000
    08/20/25
    -
    -
    285 Digby Rd, Covington, GA
    2.66
    Lot/Land
    $100,000
    08/20/25
    -
    -
    295 Digby Rd, Covington, GA
    2.85
    Lot/Land
    $120,000
    10/27/25
    -
    -
    184 Spears Ln #4, Mansfield, GA
    3.03
    Lot/Land
    $110,000
    09/05/25
    -
    -
    184 Spears Ln, Mansfield, GA
    3.03
    Lot/Land
    $125,000
    07/02/26
    -
    -
    192 Spears Ln, Mansfield, GA
    2.95
    Lot/Land
    $569,900
    01/29/26
    -
    -
    Sewell Rd #93, Mansfield, GA
    2.70
    Lot/Land
    $450,000
    12/03/25
    -
    -
    1042 Woodlawn Rd #T2, Mansfield, GA
    3.09
    Lot/Land
    $264,161
    04/28/26
    -
    -

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    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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      "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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      "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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