Newton County property record for 1149 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,700 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,988 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00470-00000-081-A00 |
| Primary APN | 00470-00000-081-A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 21344 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0047 081A |
| Street Address | 1149 LOWER RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 5.00AC TRACT27-A |
| Legal Subdivision | R4 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Legal Tract | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
1149 Lower River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2006.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2385, COVINGTON, GA 30015-7385 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0002110488 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2110 / 488 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1149 Lower River Rd was $1,988 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton County |
| Unified School District | Newton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,988.00 (+6.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $86,880 (+12.13%) Land $29,000 Building $57,880 | $217,200 (+12.13%) Land $72,500 Building $144,700 |
| 2024 | $1,864.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,480 (+6.02%) Land $25,000 Building $52,480 | $193,700 (+6.02%) Land $62,500 Building $131,200 |
| 2023 | $73,080 Land $25,000 Building $48,080 | $182,700 Land $62,500 Building $120,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,707.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1149 Lower River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2009 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1149 Lower River Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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