Newton County property record for 12 Laurel St, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $33,100 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $404 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P0020-00000-171-000 |
| Primary APN | P0020-00000-171-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Canopy | 168 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Account Number | 43298 |
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| Old Parcel Number | P002 171 |
| Street Address | 12 LAUREL ST |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .20AC 12 LAUREL ST |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTERDALE |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Porterdale Historic District listed 2001 · 504 contributing resources · NRIS 01000974 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 517, PORTERDALE, GA 30070-0517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 12, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000614445 |
| Deed Book / Page | 614 / 445 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton County |
| Municipality | Porterdale City |
| Unified School District | Newton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $404.00 (-62.24%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $34,400 (+3.24%) Land $10,000 Building $24,400 | $86,000 (+3.24%) Land $25,000 Building $61,000 |
| 2024 | $1,070.00 (+1.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $33,320 (+20.2%) Land $10,000 Building $23,320 | $83,300 (+20.2%) Land $25,000 Building $58,300 |
| 2023 | $27,720 Land $5,600 Building $22,120 | $69,300 Land $14,000 Building $55,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,051.00 |
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 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 | 3 in force |
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 | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 85% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH serves 74,364 people · EPA ID GA2170004 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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