Peaceful wooded creek side starter horse property just waiting to be timbered and sculpted into your dream equestrian escape. Property has been recently surveyed as a 10.11-acre building site, Lot 2. This private retreat features deer, wild turkey and several horse trails that follow the gentle rolling topography easing down to a spring-fed creek. The location boasts many nearby amenities like the Nationally recognized FFA equestrian/rodeo facility (approx 5 miles), Lake Jackson's Bear Creek Marina (approx 2 miles), a fish camp and a Riverside State Park (approx 2 miles). For those of you also considering a perfect tree-house adventure, this site would excite the original Treehouse Master home builder himself, with a variety of bucolic vistas nestled among the many hardwoods lining the creek on the back of the lot. There are ample fishing/kayaking opportunities during normal seasonal rainfall. All the shopping/dining/entertainment activities you might want are available less than 20 minutes away in Historic downtown Covington. Since the landmark filming of "In the Heat of the Night", Covington has been known as "The LA of the South" with its major motion picture studios, where blockbuster movies and award-winning television series have been filmed. Come join the growing trend to live a dream country/equestrian lifestyle without sacrificing the convenience of everything nearby city life in Atlanta has to offer (approximately 1 hour away). This site has it all!
Property Details
Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: Keller Williams Premier
Office Phone: (678) 487-1600
Listing Agent: Barnes And Moore Team
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Private Pool: No
Waterfront: Creek
View: Rural
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Sloped
Lot Size: 10.11 Acres
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Directions Information:
Directions: From Covington take Hwy 36 South approximately 11 miles to a Left on Newton Factory Bridge Rd to a Right on McDonald Rd to Property on the Left.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $99,800
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This property is $210.1K less than the Median Sold Price in Covington, GA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: First Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: #7466378
Listing Office:
Office Name: Keller Williams Premier
Office Phone: (678) 487-1600
Listing Agent: Barnes And Moore Team
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Heard-Mixon Elementary School
14110 Highway 36
Distance between this listing and this school2.75 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
2
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Rocky Plains Elementary School
5300 Highway 162 S
Distance between this listing and this school5.14 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
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Mansfield Elementary School
45 E Third Ave
Distance between this listing and this school6.87 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
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Indian Creek Middle School
11051 Covington by Pass Rd
Distance between this listing and this school8.88 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
9
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Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
2207 Williams St NE
Distance between this listing and this school11.01 miles
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Jasper County Middle School
1289 College St
Distance between this listing and this school11.19 miles
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Alcovy High School
14567 Highway 36
Distance between this listing and this school2.15 miles
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Jasper County High School
14477 GA Highway 11 N
Distance between this listing and this school9.30 miles
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Eastside High School
10245 Eagle Dr
Distance between this listing and this school9.43 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,575. The majority of Covington, GA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1557 Mcdonald Rd
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The property 1557 Mcdonald Rd is land located in Covington, Georgia, 30014.
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This home is located at 1557 Mcdonald Rd in Covington, GA and zip code 30014. This home sits on a 10.11 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 04, 2024 and is currently priced at $99,800.
Covington, GA housing market in October 2024 saw over 18 listings sold above listed price, more than 32 sold at listed price and over 40 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Covington, GA increased by 2.8% between September 2024 and October 2024. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $309,900, while the average time on the real estate market was 49 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Listings identified with the FMLS IDX logo come from FMLS and are held by brokerage firms other than the owner of this website. The listing brokerage is identified in any listing details. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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