85 Fire Tower Rd, Covington, GA 30016
OFF MARKET

85 Fire Tower Rd
Covington, GA 30016

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,634 sqft (on 19.19 acres)

$500,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,979/mo*
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$500,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,979/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,634 sqft
(on 19.19 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Private park like setting is the highest point in Newton County with extraordinairy views! Beautiful 19 acre farm with gated entrance. Wind your way through gorgeous hardwoods to this charming home tucked on the property with an expansive front lawn. Remodeled and updated with great paint colors, carpet, lighting, granite counter tops in the kitchen & baths, a gorgeous in-ground pool, patio & cabana with outdoor kitchen, bath and so much more! Do you have a home business or hobby? This property features many outbuildings to accommodate all kinds of equipment, cars, and/or livestock. One garage is air conditioned and features a bath! Pastures are fenced and heavy use areas feature concrete pads and frost free water spigots. Additional acreage available.
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, Pool
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
No Info

Home Details for 85 Fire Tower Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Workshop, Sun Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Slate
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowave
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: MasonryGardenLawnPatioPorch
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1988
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 19.19 acres

Mobile R/V

RV Parking
Rv Parking

Price History for 85 Fire Tower Rd

DatePriceEventSource
07/13/2017$489,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/13/2016$489,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,635
Assessment$462,800
Home facts updated by county records

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280 Green Commons Dr, Covington, GA
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25 Auburn Ct, Covington, GA
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06/23/25
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2
1,819
45 Ratliff Dr, Covington, GA
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07/21/25
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55 Ratliff Dr, Covington, GA
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$268,000
07/18/25
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3
1,945
1185 Highway 162, Covington, GA
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$179,000
09/18/25
3
2
1,879
10 Barberry Cir, Covington, GA
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$258,000
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2
1,702
165 Twin Lakes Dr, Covington, GA
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$365,000
07/30/25
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3
2,488
102 Tempie Ln, Covington, GA
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$70,000
01/07/26
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1
1,248
220 Harville Rd, Covington, GA
0.85
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$335,000
04/21/26
3
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190 Harville Rd, Covington, GA
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$311,000
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Julie
    "shopping restaurants schools friendly people no crime holiday spirits nice area picnic parks Turner lake park "
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85 Fire Tower Rd, Covington, GA 30016 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,634 sqft single-family home built in 1988. This property is not currently available for sale. The current Trulia Estimate for 85 Fire Tower Rd is $500,500.