The county seat of Newton County, Covington is located just 35 miles east of the captivating metropolitan city of Atlanta via Interstate 20. Its central location and easy access to all of the greater Atlanta area has helped the community grow to more than 14,000 residents. The community has many distinctions, one being a wonderfully historic downtown and the other being a strong industrial base. Industries that provide employment in Covington include manufacturing, educational, health and social services, retail trade, arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services. Adorning the downtown area and historical district are carefully restored manor homes, churches, parks and the downtown square. Covington features an excellent school system including the award winning Newton High School, which was named “National School of Excellence.” Students in grades K-12 may attend one of several highly acclaimed schools within the Newton County School District. Several colleges and universities are in proximity for those who wish to attain a degree in higher education. Covington real estate options consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots. Residents can enjoy the comforts of this small but comfortable community, which offers magnificent homes, terrific schools, and above all a wonderful place to call home.
Covington's real estate market is diverse and offers a wide range of affordable housing. Single-family detached homes start below $100,000 for older homes and smaller newly built homes. Large, beautiful homes with fireplaces and lots of considerable acreage can be purchased in the low- to mid-$100,000s. Magnificent, newly built estate properties with multiple fireplaces, community swimming pools and facilities and scenic lake settings are priced from the low $300,000s - mid-$600,000s for waterfront estates. Condominiums and townhouses range from below $100,000 to the low $200,000s. Expansive horse properties and land and lots are also available for custom development.
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