Newton County property record for 1189 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 18.7 acres (815,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,258 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 00480-00000-041-000 |
| Primary APN | 00480-00000-041-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 815,008 sqft (18.7 acres) |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 22011 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0048 041 |
| Street Address | 1189 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 | 18.71AC LT 31 RIVERBEND |
| Legal Subdivision | R4 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1189 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 0001006251 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $96,160 (-29.46%) Land $44,880 Building $51,280 | $240,400 (-29.46%) Land $112,200 Building $128,200 |
| 2023 | $136,320 Land $93,520 Building $42,800 | $340,800 Land $233,800 Building $107,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,258.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 65% 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 and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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