Newton County property record for 1159 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 16.3 acres (711,335 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,470 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 00480-00000-061-000 |
| Primary APN | 00480-00000-061-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 711,335 sqft (16.3 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 22029 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0048 061 |
| Street Address | 1159 LOWER RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | 16.33AC LT 28 R'BEND FARM |
| Legal Subdivision | R4 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
1159 Lower River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1159 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001850376 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1850 / 376 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1159 Lower River Rd was $1,470 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.5% 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 | $1,470.00 (+4.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $94,000 (+5.81%) Land $37,800 Building $56,200 | $235,000 (+5.81%) Land $94,500 Building $140,500 |
| 2024 | $1,407.00 Homeowner's exemption | $88,840 (-4.96%) Land $37,800 Building $51,040 | $222,100 (-4.96%) Land $94,500 Building $127,600 |
| 2023 | $93,480 Land $46,680 Building $46,800 | $233,700 Land $116,700 Building $117,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,737.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1159 Lower River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 1159 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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