70 Upper River Rd, Covington, GA 30016
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OFF MARKET

70 Upper River Rd
Covington, GA 30016

    (on 0.87 acres)

    Home Value

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    Comparable sales

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    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    1501 Main St, Covington, GA
    0.79
    Lot/Land
    $225,000
    09/05/25
    -
    -
    130 Kirkland Rd, Covington, GA
    0.56
    Lot/Land
    $75,000
    07/03/26
    -
    -
    Crowell Rd, Covington, GA
    0.36
    Lot/Land
    $65,000
    01/29/26
    -
    -
    16 N Broad St, Covington, GA
    0.87
    Lot/Land
    $125,000
    06/12/26
    -
    1,694
    Highway 81 S #X, Covington, GA
    0.96
    Lot/Land
    $165,000
    03/06/26
    -
    -
    S Highway 81, Covington, GA
    0.97
    Lot/Land
    $165,000
    03/06/26
    -
    -
    255 Stonecreek Pkwy, Covington, GA
    1.29
    Lot/Land
    $385,000
    06/12/26
    -
    3,870
    Eleanor Dr, Covington, GA
    1.63
    Lot/Land
    $16,000
    05/19/26
    -
    -
    490 S Highway 162, Covington, GA
    1.70
    Lot/Land
    $42,000
    09/05/25
    -
    -
    490 Highway 162 #167, Covington, GA
    1.70
    Lot/Land
    $42,000
    09/05/25
    -
    -

    Nearby home prices

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    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    60 Woodland Dr, Covington, GA 30016
    0.13
    $321,700
    4
    2
    1,729
    Off Market
    65 Woodland Dr, Covington, GA 30016
    0.16
    $308,900
    3
    2
    1,800
    Off Market
    25 Woodland Ridge Cir, Covington, GA 30016
    0.22
    $264,200
    4
    2
    1,473
    Off Market
    216 Upper River Rd, Covington, GA 30016
    0.24
    $250,000
    3
    2
    1,534
    Recently Sold
    180 Woodland Ridge Cir, Covington, GA 30016
    0.22
    $322,700
    3
    2
    1,906
    Off Market
    75 Woodland Ridge Cir, Covington, GA 30016
    0.25
    $280,000
    3
    3
    1,932
    For Sale
    15 Beaverdam Ln, Covington, GA 30016
    0.29
    $300,000
    3
    2
    -
    For Sale
    80 Woodland Ridge Cir, Covington, GA 30016
    0.29
    $235,000
    3
    2
    1,533
    Recently Sold
    30 Brandon Dr, Covington, GA 30016
    0.28
    $279,900
    3
    2
    1,414
    Off Market
    40 Brandon Dr, Covington, GA 30016
    0.30
    $262,500
    3
    2
    1,395
    Recently Sold
    55 Justin Ct, Covington, GA 30016
    0.29
    $310,700
    3
    2
    1,728
    Off Market
    13 Manor Oak Dr, Covington, GA 30014
    0.31
    $247,500
    3
    2
    1,527
    Recently Sold

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 70 Upper River Rd.
    • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    Home Highlights

    Property Type
    Lot/Land
    Lot Size
    0.87 acres

    About this House

    .87 acres on a level lot to build on. Lot has approximately 215ft of rd frontage with an approximate width of 78ft to place a home. There is a GA Power easement on the left-hand side of the property that cannot be built on. see plat for details
    70 Upper River Rd, Covington, GA 30016 is a lot/land. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,783/month.

    Home Details for 70 Upper River Rd

    Interior Features

    Heating & Cooling
    Heating: ElectricHeating Fuel: Electric

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: Lot Land

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 0.87 acres

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Feb 20, 2020
    Source: Agent Provided
    		ListingRemoved
    $12,900
    Nov 21, 2019
    Source: Agent Provided
    		PriceChange
    $12,900
    Price decreased by 20%
    Aug 19, 2019
    Source: Agent Provided
    		Listed For Sale
    $16,200

    Market trends in Covington

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

    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

    Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
    • 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 70 Upper River Rd

    • 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.
    • What do residents say about Covington?
      Residents describe Covington, GA as well-kept, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Covington, GA.
    • What are the closest schools to 70 Upper River Rd?
      The closest schools to 70 Upper River Rd in Covington, GA are Clements Middle School (rated 3/10), Newton High School (rated 2/10), Porterdale Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 5/10).

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