See other homes in:
Primary listing photo
Listing photo 2
Listing photo 3
Listing photo 4
Listing photo 5

8196 Lakeview Dr SW, Covington, GA, 30014

3beds
2baths
1,670sqft
$250,000
$150price/sqft
$1,812/moest. monthly cost
$72,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming Covington Home Near the Square! Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering 1,670 sq. ft. of comfortable living space. Located just minutes from the vibrant Covington Square filled with restaurants, shops, and small-town charm. Step inside to find new LVP flooring throughout, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated light fixtures, and new window treatments. The renovated kitchen features freshly painted cabinets, new granite countertops, subway tile backsplash, and a brand-new oven/range combo-perfect for the home chef. A separate dining room provides ample space for entertaining guests. The flexible bonus room can be used as an office, playroom, or sunroom. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer HVAC system and a resurfaced carport. Situated on a level lot with three sides brick, this home also includes a convenient storage shed to store lawn equipment and tools. Don't miss your chance-schedule your showing today!

Getting Around

27
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
15
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
3/10
Clements Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.5 mi
2/10
Newton High SchoolGrades 9-122.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year built: 1957

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Brick 3 Sides

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Oven
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedroom

  • Features: Master on Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Dining Room

  • Features: Separate Dining Room

Features

  • Other
  • Window features: None
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,670
  • Total interior livable area: 1,670 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Tub/Shower Combo

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Master on Main
  • Level: Master on Main

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: C045000010001000
  • Other equipment: None
  • Horse amenities: None

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Front Porch
  • Exterior features: Other
  • Spa features: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Other
  • Waterfront features: None
  • Waterbody name: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.38 Acres
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Carport,Kitchen Level
  • Covered spaces: 6
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 6

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,264$15,168
Home Insurance *$152$1,824
Property Taxes $177$2,124
Electricity $219$2,637
Total$1,812$21,744
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$62,125/yr
40% on housing$54,360/yr
45% on housing$48,320/yr

Georgia FAIR Plan Programs

Georgia Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
Add-on available
WindWind
Visit Website →

Georgia Underwriting Association - Coastal

Covered
HailHail
WindWind
Visit Website →
Current Policies
Residential: 8,778Commercial: 638
Total Premiums$16.25M
Total Exposure$2.20B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.4%
6.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.8%
6.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$150This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 30014$135
Newton County$140

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 30014$153
Newton County$142

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-01-24Price change$250,000
2026-01-14Price change$265,000
2025-10-24Listed for sale$270,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDara Harper, Joe Stockdale Real Estate, LLC
BrokerageJoe Stockdale Real Estate, LLC

Similar Homes