There's something about a home shaded by mature trees, where moss softens the front lawn and the pace of life feels just a little slower. Welcome to 255 Lakeside Drive-a place that feels comfortably Southern from the moment you arrive. Inside, this freshly painted three-bedroom, two-bath home has been thoughtfully refreshed with new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, creating a clean, welcoming backdrop ready for its next chapter. At the heart of the living room, a beautiful gas fireplace invites you to imagine cool Georgia evenings spent curled up with a good book, Sunday afternoons at home, and holidays gathered around the fire. The spacious garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or all those things that simply need a place of their own. Outside, the established trees and moss-covered front yard give the property a character that newer neighborhoods spend years trying to create. And when you feel like venturing out, historic downtown Covington is less than ten minutes away. Spend a Saturday wandering the square, stopping for lunch, browsing locally owned shops, or discovering some of the familiar filming locations that have made Covington a destination for fans of television and film, including The Vampire Diaries and Sweet Magnolias. 255 Lakeside Drive offers the best kind of balance-a peaceful place to come home to, with one of Georgia's most charming historic downtowns just minutes away. Some homes simply give you an address. This one gives you a lifestyle.
| MLS # | 10850070 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1993 |
| Days On Site | 10 |
| Listing Provided By | Keller Williams Lake Oconee | Mandy Davis |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,632 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Acreage | 0.61 |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Separate Shower |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Central, Electric, Natural Gas |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log, Living Room |
| Laundry Features | In Hall, Laundry Closet |
| Lot Features | Corner Lot, Sloped |
|---|---|
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding |
| Roof | Composition |
| Fencing | Back Yard |
| Patio And Porch Features | Patio, Porch |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Garage, Attached, Kitchen Level |
| Utilities | Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2600 |
|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Community Features | None |
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| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Newton |
| City | Covington |
| Zip Code | 30016 |
| Area | Newton |
| Community Name | Lakeside |
| School District | Newton |
| Elementary School | Other |
| High School | Newton |
| Listing VS Median (in Lakeside) | |
Price: $289,000 low | high Med: $269,500 sqft: 1,632 low | high Med: 1,576 $ / sqft: $177 low | high Med: $171 On site: 10 low | high Med: 26.5 | |
| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Newton |
| City | Covington |
| Zip Code | 30016 |
| Area | Newton |
| Community Name | Lakeside |
| School District | Newton |
| Elementary School | Other |
| High School | Newton |
| Listing VS Median (in Lakeside) | |
Price: $289,000 low | high Med: $269,500 sqft: 1,632 low | high Med: 1,576 $ / sqft: $177 low | high Med: $171 On site: 10 low | high Med: 26.5 | |