Living in Kings Cove

Kings Cove is a swim and tennis neighborhood of about 250 homes in East Cobb, between Paper Mill Road and Lower Roswell Road just west of Johnson Ferry. Beyond the pool and courts, the association owns two lakes and the trails around them.

Where is Kings Cove?

Kings Cove has a Marietta address in unincorporated East Cobb. The association's address is 4290 Cove Island Drive NE, Marietta, GA 30067.

For the wider area, see Living in East Cobb.

What are the homes like?

A history written by a longtime resident and posted by the HOA says Brantley-Katz Realty broke ground around 1970. By 1972, 19 homes had been completed and sold, priced from $49,500 to about $65,000. Most homes date from that era, so expect a range of renovations from house to house.

What amenities does Kings Cove have?

• A swimming pool, home of a neighborhood swim team
• Tennis courts, booked through Reserve My Court, and a basketball court
• A playground
• Two lakes and the surrounding "lakes and lands," with trails

The lake rules allow electric motors but no gasoline motors, and no swimming, wading, private docks or moorings. Lakes and lands are open sunrise to sunset for active members and their guests. Anyone 16 or older needs a Georgia fishing license.

How does the HOA work?

Kings Cove Homeowners Association, Inc. is a member- and volunteer-managed nonprofit that uses PayHOA for dues and records. Its membership form offers permanent and non-resident membership types, so ask whether a given home's membership is active and what the dues are. According to the HOA history, residents first formed the Kings Cove Recreation Club and took out a loan to build the pool, then later converted it to a homeowners association and added the tennis courts.

Which schools serve Kings Cove?

Kings Cove is in the Cobb County School District. Confirm the assignment for the exact address with the district's Bus Route Finder.

FAQs

How many homes are in Kings Cove?

Kings Cove is a swim and tennis neighborhood of about 250 homes.

When was Kings Cove built?

Development began around 1970, and by 1972, 19 homes had been completed and sold.

Can you boat on the Kings Cove lakes?

Yes, with limits. Electric motors are allowed, but gasoline motors, swimming, wading and private docks are not.

Who runs the Kings Cove HOA?

It is a member- and volunteer-managed nonprofit association.

Own in Kings Cove and wondering what an updated East Cobb home is worth now? Start with a home valuation, or call (470) 990-4414.

Sources

• Kings Cove HOA, Home: about 250 homes, East Cobb between Paper Mill and Lower Roswell, west of Johnson Ferry, volunteer-managed nonprofit, 4290 Cove Island Dr NE, PayHOA. https://www.kingscove.net/ (checked Oct 31, 2026)
• Kings Cove HOA, Amenities: pool, tennis and basketball, playground, lakes and lands. https://www.kingscove.net/amenities.html (checked Oct 31, 2026)
• Kings Cove HOA, History ("The Story of Kings Cove," by a resident): Brantley-Katz Realty about 1970, 19 homes by 1972 at $49,500 to about $65,000, Recreation Club, pool loan, conversion to HOA, tennis added. https://www.kingscove.net/history.html (checked Oct 31, 2026)
• Kings Cove HOA, Lakes and Lands Rules: members and guests, sunrise to sunset, no swimming, no private docks, no gasoline motors, electric allowed. https://www.kingscove.net/lakes-and-lands-rules.html (checked Oct 31, 2026)
• Kings Cove HOA, Fishing Rules: Georgia license age 16+. https://www.kingscove.net/fishing-rules.html (checked Oct 31, 2026)
• Kings Cove HOA, Membership form: permanent and non-resident membership types. https://www.kingscove.net/membership.html (checked Oct 31, 2026)
• Cobb County School District, Bus Route Finder (check by address). https://www.cobbk12.org/bus-route-finder (checked Oct 31, 2026)