5160 Echols Street, Covington, GA 30014
As of October 5, 2026, 5160 Echols Street in Covington is listed at $599,900 (3,661 sq ft, about $164 per sq ft). It has been 186 days on market. Listing facts: built in 1868, no HOA. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 1868 · 158 yrs
- 3,661 sq ft of living area
- 186 days on market
- No HOA reported by the listing (confirm)
About this home
The Zachery-Echols House, circa 1854, sits on .64 of professionallly landscaped property. This antebellum Greek Revival home has been featured on the Covington Tour of homes as well as several TV shows. The house offers four spacious bedrooms and three and one half baths, including two claw foot tubs!
The gracious entry hall leads to double parlors that are a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort. A large dining room can host a dinner for 12. The original heart of pine floors and soaring fifteen foot ceilings add character to this home.
The gourmet kitchen contains modern features including a professional cooktop, double ovens and solid surface counters. The kitchen also boasts a beautiful working firplace and pine floors. Off the kitchen is a butlers pantry, utility and laundry rooms.
There are two side verandas and an expansive covered back porch equipped with a built in grill perfect for entertaining family and friends. Just a half mile from lovely Oxford College campus, the home is conveniently located within a few minutes drive of parks, walk/bike paths, and the historic Covington town square. The utility systems are updated, and well maintained.
This home features covered parking for two cars and additional parking for guests. The drive has a gated entry and a fence around three sides of the property. This elegant and warn home is furnished with period furnishings and beautiful antiques, most of which may be purchased by negotiation with the current owners.
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Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $3,284/mo 79%
- Taxes $525/mo 13%
- Insurance $325/mo 8%
$4,134/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 7.28% · edit any field to update.
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Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
Not yet verified for this address. Look up the parcel at msc.fema.gov before relying on any flood assumption.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Premiums and coverage vary by home (roof age, wind mitigation, claims history); obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for Newton County, GA: overall Relatively Low. Ratings compare this county with every county in the United States for expected annual loss from each hazard.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (county level, hazard risk ratings only). Ratings describe the county, not this parcel; the flood zone shown above is parcel-specific. Verify insurance requirements with your lender and agent.
Internet & broadband
Address-level fiber service is not confirmed for this home. Check the FCC National Broadband Map (broadbandmap.fcc.gov) or the provider for this address.
Cable broadband is common in Florida and Georgia towns but not confirmed for this address; verify with the provider.
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This home’s history
- 1868BuiltPer public record
- About Apr 2026Listed (per MLS)MLS reports 186 cumulative days on market as of October 5, 2026
- Sep 4, 2026First seen on movewithmomentum.comObserved at $599,900
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. The MLS list date is approximate (today minus the cumulative days on market the MLS reports, which can span relistings). Other milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Comparable recent sales
No closed sales of a similar home within about 10 miles in Newton County in the last 18 months are in our MLS data set, so this page shows no comparable-sales median or automated estimate for Covington, GA. A licensed Momentum Realty agent can prepare a property-specific comparative market analysis on request.
The Messtimate
Insufficient local evidence for an automated estimate. The Messtimate is a deliberately simple range — living area × recent closed-sale $/sq ft from comparable homes nearby — and it only renders when at least 3 defensible sales exist within about 10 miles in Newton County in the last 18 months. None qualify for this home, so no dollar range is shown. It is not an appraisal or a valuation.
Methodology: the range would be 3,661 sq ft × the interquartile $/sq ft of comparable closed sales (same property type, living area within 30%, closed within 18 months, nearest verified subdivision, 3-mile, then 10-mile same-county stage). Estimate for general information only; never an appraisal, valuation, or offer. Updated October 5, 2026.
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Assigned schools
Schools currently assigned to this address in Newton County, provided as neutral factual data. Assignments can change — confirm current zoning with the school district. This is not a statement about the home's suitability for any person or family.
Assigned schools per the MLS listing — assignments can change; confirm current zoning with the district. Browse school-zone pages →
City, county & community guides
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Amenities and HOA/CDD detail on the neighborhood guide.
Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 5160 Echols Street, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 1868 (158 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
- The listing reports no HOA: confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to this parcel.
- Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and confirm with your insurer whether flood insurance is required.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Newton County; age of roof and any prior claims affect the premium.
- Listed living area is 3,661 sq ft: verify it against the property appraiser's record and measure before relying on it.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $6,299/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; confirm exemptions with the county tax assessor.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 5, 2026) |
| Comparable sales | Fewer than 3 defensible closed sales within about 10 miles in Newton County — no medians or automated estimate shown |
| Flood zone & elevation | Not verified for this address — look it up at msc.fema.gov |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Typical county effective rate applied to the list price; an estimate, not a bill |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 5160 Echols Street and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 5160 Echols Street was built in 1868 and has 3,661 sq ft of living area, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 5160 Echols Street in?
5160 Echols Street is in Covington, Newton County. Too few comparable closed sales exist nearby for this page to show local sales statistics; a licensed agent can prepare a comparative market analysis.
Does 5160 Echols Street have an HOA?
The listing reports no HOA. Confirm with the county record that no deed restrictions or mandatory association apply to the parcel.
How are property taxes on 5160 Echols Street estimated?
The estimate on this page (about $6,299 per year) assumes the county reassesses at the list price. Georgia counties reassess after a sale and exemptions such as homestead must be applied for by the new owner, so the seller's current bill is not a guide. Confirm with the county tax assessor.
Is 5160 Echols Street in a flood zone?
A flood designation has not been verified for this address. Look up the parcel on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) and confirm with your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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