Newton County property record for 1251 Ridgeway Rd, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 3.8 acres (165,528 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00990-00000-026-000 |
| Primary APN | 00990-00000-026-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Utility Area | 736 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 165,528 sqft (3.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 31673 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1251 RIDGEWAY RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-4879 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT 17 UNIT 1 RIDGEWAY |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTON RIDGE, RIDGEWAY, KAY CIRCLE, TAME |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 100204 |
1251 Ridgeway Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1251 RIDGEWAY RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-4879 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016542 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3413 / 21 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0033690082 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 1251 RIDGEWAY RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-4879 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1251 RIDGEWAY RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-4879 |
| Document Number | 0043370000000324 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Book Page | 0000004337/0000000324 |
| Instrument | 001968 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 288 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1251 Ridgeway Rd was $3,526 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 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 | $3,526.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,360 Land $25,200 Building $121,160 | $365,900 Land $63,000 Building $302,900 |
| 2023 | $128,800 Land $15,000 Building $113,800 | $322,000 Land $37,500 Building $284,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,067.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1251 Ridgeway Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 1251 Ridgeway 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 | COVINGTON serves 14,391 people · EPA ID GA2170001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| 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 15 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: T-Mobile.
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