Newton County property record for 11978 Flat Shoals Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,539 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.889 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (Sep 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $924 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00660-00000-061-000 |
| Primary APN | 00660-00000-061-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,539 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,539 sqft |
| Basement Area | 508 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 508 sqft |
| Utility Area | 72 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.889 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 25617 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0066 061 |
| Street Address | 11978 FLAT SHOALS RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-4708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .89AC LL198 LD9 FLT SHLS |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | SHLS |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 100801 |
11978 Flat Shoals Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1978.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11978 FLAT SHOALS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000173498 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 11978 Flat Shoals Rd was $924 with exemptions applied.
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 | $924.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $81,120 Land $13,000 Building $68,120 | $202,800 Land $32,500 Building $170,300 |
| 2023 | $71,240 Land $7,400 Building $63,840 | $178,100 Land $18,500 Building $159,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,646.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11978 Flat Shoals Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 11978 Flat Shoals Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.08% 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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