705 Mills Dr, Covington, GA 30016
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$203,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 8, 2026
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,196 sqft

705 Mills Dr, Covington, GA 30016

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1989
1,196 sqft
$170/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Apply now or schedule your self-tour today and take the first step toward getting more than just a place to live. Rent with FirstKey Homes for a home that's right for you, plus professional service and maintenance, innovative resident programs, and more that's the power of purple!

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental home in Covington, GA, has a lot to offer; does it check all your boxes? W/D hookups will accommodate your own washer & dryer. See the pictures to learn more. And apply soon homes can go fast!

Please note that the advertised price may exclude additional fees. These include a $55 application fee per applicant; a one-time $75 admin fee; an $11 monthly utility management fee; other mandatory fees, if applicable, for pool maintenance, pet fees/rent, smart home, internet service, and propane refilling; and optional fees for services like self-guided tours with third-party provider Rently ($1.99 to $11.99). HOAs may also charge mandatory application and amenity fees, where applicable, which must be paid directly to the HOA. For a comprehensive overview of all potential fees, please see our Rental Fees page.

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705 Mills Dr, Covington, GA 30016 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,196 sqft single-family home built in 1989. It last sold for $49,000 on Feb 7, 2017 (3,051% above the $1,555 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2026 with an asking price of $1,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 17, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $203,300, with a rent estimate of $1,674/month.
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Home Details for 705 Mills Dr

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1989
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Disposal
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage

Comparable Sales for 705 Mills Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
340 Cowan Rd, Covington, GA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$168,932
06/10/26
3
2
1,263 sqft
55 Myrtle Grove Ln, Covington, GA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$169,000
02/05/26
3
2
1,296 sqft
750 Mills Dr, Covington, GA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$227,900
05/15/26
3
2
1,327 sqft
800 Mills Dr, Covington, GA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$204,900
05/06/26
3
2
1,319 sqft
684 Mills Dr, Covington, GA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$295,000
06/04/26
3
2
1,313 sqft
215 Cowan Rd, Covington, GA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$250,000
03/06/26
3
2
1,234 sqft
150 Mills Creek Ln, Covington, GA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$260,000
11/10/25
3
2
1,622 sqft
70 Countryside Ln, Covington, GA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$239,900
04/15/26
3
2
1,701 sqft
145 Mills Lndg, Covington, GA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$252,900
05/22/26
3
2
1,307 sqft
540 Cowan Rd, Covington, GA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$160,858
03/20/26
3
2
1,180 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Covington

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,674/mo
Average rent
$1.86K
$18MoM
Available listings
294
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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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    "I work from home at the moment. I donā€™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. Thereā€™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 itā€™s safe itā€™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 itā€™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. Itā€™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
    "Itā€™s quiet most nights. Thereā€™s the occasional car with loud music, but itā€™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. Iā€™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
    "Itā€™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 itā€™s a safe environment for the young kids. "
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    "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.
    "Itā€™s cool I like it kind of country boring no public transportation but I like some of the neighborhoods arenā€™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 donā€™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 - itā€™s common in the neighborhood. There are no sidewalks, but there isnā€™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 donā€™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 itā€™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 Iā€™ll never move to another county in Georgia. "
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  • Tyra.hickman
    "All the movies thatā€™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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 17, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,555
May 7, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,555
Price decreased by 5%
May 1, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,630
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 23, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,700
Price decreased by 3%
Apr 21, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,750

Frequently asked questions about 705 Mills Dr

  • What is 705 Mills Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 705 Mills Dr in Covington, GA is $203,300.
  • What is the price history for 705 Mills Dr?
    705 Mills Dr in Covington, GA last sold for $49,000 in February 2017.
  • 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 705 Mills Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 705 Mills Dr in Covington, GA has air conditioning.
  • Does 705 Mills Dr have a garage?
    Yes, 705 Mills Dr in Covington, GA has a garage.

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