Newton County property record for 12196 Brown Bridge Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,300 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0027I-00000-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 0027I-00000-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,752 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 14495 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0027I 001 |
| Street Address | 12196 BROWN BRIDGE RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-2908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT 1 WINDSCAPES |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 100503 |
12196 Brown Bridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12196 BROWN BRIDGE RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-2908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001495158 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1495 / 158 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12196 Brown Bridge Rd was $2,300 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.3% 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 | $2,300.00 (-0.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $94,480 (+2.12%) Land $9,720 Building $84,760 | $236,200 (+2.12%) Land $24,300 Building $211,900 |
| 2024 | $2,307.00 Homeowner's exemption | $92,520 (+7.98%) Land $5,520 Building $87,000 | $231,300 (+7.98%) Land $13,800 Building $217,500 |
| 2023 | $85,680 Land $5,520 Building $80,160 | $214,200 Land $13,800 Building $200,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,035.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12196 Brown Bridge 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 12196 Brown Bridge Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 84% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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