125 W Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 125 W Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.56 acres (24,394 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$189,900 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,847 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2025 Sale & Second Mortgage Dec 2023 Sale + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00010-00000-167-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00010-00000-167-000`
Alternative APNs	`0001 167` `168`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,674 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,218 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	24,394 sqft (0.56 acres)
Garage Area	560 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Patio
Deck Area	180 sqft
Patio Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	168
Street Address	125 W FOREST DR
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-4458
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	.56AC LT 15 W FOREST EST
Legal Subdivision	WEST FOREST ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	100903

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of March 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	403 CHESTER PIPER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-7446
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 15, 2025	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage CORNERSTONE FIRST MORTGAGE
Dec 4, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 16, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTAR FINANCIAL
Jun 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage ANCHOR LNS
Mar 17, 2020	Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 14, 2017	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK/TX

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20205300
Deed Book / Page	4113 / 558
Last Transfer Date	Nov 27, 2023
Transfer Doc	0045720615
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2025: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2025
Property Address	125 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458
Document Number	0047450077
Book / Page	4745 / 77
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 9, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2.75
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	125 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458

Mortgage

Document Number	0000474593
Date	Jul 15, 2025
Instrument	4745/93

Lender

Name	CORNERSTONE FIRST MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	354 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2055

Mortgage

Document Number	0047450000000078
Date	Jul 15, 2025
Book Page	0000004745/0000000078

Lender

Name	CORNERSTONE FIRST MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2055

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Dec 4, 2023
Property Address	125 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458
Document Number	0045720615
Book / Page	4572 / 615
Instrument Date	Nov 27, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	125 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2020
Property Address	125 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458
Document Number	0041130558
Book / Page	4113 / 558
Instrument Date	Dec 16, 2020
Instrument	2020-005300
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	125 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458

Mortgage

Document Number	0041130000000560
Date	Dec 16, 2020
Book Page	0000004113/0000000560
Instrument	018490

Lender

Name	HOMESTAR FINANCIAL

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Construction Loan

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jun 2, 2020
Property Address	125 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458
Document Number	0040120424
Book / Page	004012 / 000424
Instrument Date	May 28, 2020
Instrument	7128
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Jun 24, 2020
Title Company	BURGESS TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, BURGESS TITLE & ESCROW LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	3520 PIEDMONT RD NE #415 ATLANTA GA 303051512, 415, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1512
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	40120424
Date	Jun 2, 2020
Book Page	004012/000424
Instrument	7128

Lender

Name	ANCHOR LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	CALABASAS, CA 91302

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2021

March 2020: Court-Ordered Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Court-Ordered Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Mar 17, 2020
Property Address	125 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458
Document Number	0039770319
Book / Page	003977 / 000319
Instrument Date	Feb 4, 2020
Instrument	3583
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$80.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	3520 PIEDMONT RD NE #415 ATLANTA GA 303051512, 415, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1512
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

December 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	125 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458
Document Number	0036720289
Instrument Date	Dec 14, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 27, 2018
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	125 W FOREST DR COVINGTON GA 300164458, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458

Mortgage

Document Number	0036720289
Date	Mar 6, 2018
Book Page	003672/000289
Instrument	2630

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK/TX
Type	Bank
Address	FORT MILL, SC 29715

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	480 Months
Due	Mar 5, 2058

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Newton County
Unified School District	Newton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,847.00 (+12.44%)	$114,440 (+17.06%) Land $15,200 Building $99,240	$286,100 (+17.06%) Land $38,000 Building $248,100
2023		$97,760 (+17.05%) Land $7,400 Building $90,360	$244,400 (+17.05%) Land $18,500 Building $225,900
2022	$2,532.00	$83,520 Land $7,400 Building $76,120	$208,800 Land $18,500 Building $190,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1995)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 1995 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 87% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum.

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