Chestnut Corners
Homes for Sale in Covington, GA
All 215 homes for sale in Covington, GA · median $325,000 · 215 homes for sale in 30016
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo courtesy of Vicki Rickett · via Georgia MLS
As of September 2026, Chestnut Corners in Covington, GA has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 9 recorded sales closed at a median of $252,900, $159 per square foot, a median 21 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1999–2002. At the median price and Newton County's 2025 rate of 24.07 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,430.
| Location | Covington, Newton County, GA · ZIP 30016 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Near Shopping |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $252,900 median across 9 closed sales · $159 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 21 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 1 pending · median asking $250,000 · 1.3 months of supply |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Chestnut Corners key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/chestnut-corners, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Chestnut Corners: 1 new listing (median asking $250,000), 1 under contract right now. As of September 21, 2026, Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Chestnut Corners is trading at a median of $252,900, with price per square foot landing at $159.05. That combination points to a market where condition and finish level are doing most of the work on final sale price, since the underlying land and lot sizes in this pocket of Newton County aren't commanding a premium on their own.
A median of 21 days on market says homes here are moving at a reasonable clip once priced correctly — not a frenzy, but not a stall either. With only 9 closings in the window we're working from, this is a smaller data set, so buyers and sellers should treat any single comparable with some caution and lean on a broker who is watching the feed in real time rather than a static number.
Chestnut Corners right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.3 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Georgia MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 9 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 22, 2026 · Live data: Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Chestnut Corners market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $253K ($159 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 21 days on market for closed sales, and 1.3 months of supply, a seller-leaning market.
In ZIP 30016 (Covington), 330 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $304K ($146/sq ft), down 4.8% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. Right now 79 active and 31 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 30016 housing market.
Georgia MLS sales records identify 20 homes in Chestnut Corners that have changed hands since 2023, built between 1999 and 2011 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 1,744 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Georgia MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community. Georgia has no statewide parcel roll comparable to Florida’s DOR file, so ownership and homestead shares are not shown.
Chestnut Corners sits in Covington, within Newton County, and current MLS activity shows no community amenities formally identified — so any pool, clubhouse, or common area should be confirmed listing by listing rather than assumed from the name.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Chestnut Corners is best for.
Best for
- Looking for a purchase price and per-square-foot cost below premium Newton County pockets.
- Willing to weigh each listing's condition individually rather than expecting a consistent build standard.
- Comfortable moving quickly on an offer given a roughly three-week typical market pace.
Probably not for
- Requiring a confirmed HOA-run amenity package such as a pool or clubhouse before buying.
- Needing a large volume of recent comparable sales to feel confident in pricing.
- Searching specifically for premium-finish or higher price-per-square-foot inventory.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Chestnut Corners
Live MLS inventory for Chestnut Corners. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Chestnut Corners listings as of 2026-09-21, priced high to low. Listing data © 2026 Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. 
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Every Home for Sale in Chestnut Corners Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Chestnut Corners listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 50 Macadamia Court · $250,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 20, 2026 · listed by Summit Realty Group
- 35 Macadamia Court · $270,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 26, 2026 · listed by The American Realty
Chestnut Corners on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Georgia MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Newton County School System
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
Newton County School System posted a 90.5% four-year graduation rate and 18,042 students across 22 schools in 2024-25 (Governor’s Office of Student Achievement).
- Rocky Plains · Elementary
- Indian Creek · Middle
- Alcovy · High
District figures are official Georgia (GOSA) 2024-25 data. Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Chestnut Corners listings and can change; always confirm with the Newton County School System for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Chestnut Corners address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Alcovy High School
The Chestnut Corners buying strategy.
If we were buying in Chestnut Corners today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Chestnut Corners.
What the numbers are actually telling you
At $159.05 per square foot against a $252,900 median, this reads as a value-oriented segment of the Covington market rather than a premium-finish enclave. Buyers shopping here should expect a range of condition and updates across listings, and sellers should know that a recent kitchen or bath renovation is likely to move the needle more than square footage alone.
The 21-day median days-on-market is a useful signal but not a guarantee — with a 9-closing sample, one or two unusual sales can shift that number quickly. Anyone pricing a listing or writing an offer here should be looking at what's active and pending right now, not just the trailing snapshot.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Chestnut Corners. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a smaller-volume market like Chestnut Corners, the trailing statistics only tell part of the story — we track the live GAMLS feed daily so pricing and timing advice reflects what's actually on the market this week, not a quarter-old average.
Chestnut Corners in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Chestnut Corners buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Chestnut Corners sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Chestnut Corners, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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22% of homes for sale in ZIP 30016 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-21).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Georgia MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 21, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Georgia MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Georgia MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (20 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Georgia DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Georgia MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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