Newton County property record for 1255 Ridge Ave, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 13.8 acres (601,128 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,340 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale Jan 2024 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00460-00000-026-C00 |
| Primary APN | 00460-00000-026-C00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 601,128 sqft (13.8 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 20954 |
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| Street Address | 1255 RIDGE AVE |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-4683 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 13.80AC LT 5 RIDGE AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | R4 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
1255 Ridge Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2024.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1255 RIDGE AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4683 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 1, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 16, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4588 / 366 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0045790601 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1255 RIDGE AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4683 |
| Document Number | 0045880366 |
| Book / Page | 4588 / 366 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1255 RIDGE AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4683 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1255 RIDGE AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4683 |
| Document Number | 0045790601 |
| Book / Page | 4579 / 601 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | D2024000002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1255 RIDGE AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4683 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1255 RIDGE AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4683 |
| Document Number | 0039170424 |
| Book / Page | 003917 / 000424 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1255 RIDGE AVE COVINGTON GA 300164683, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4683 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1255 RIDGE AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4683 |
| Document Number | 0037010537 |
| Book / Page | 003701 / 000537 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5962 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1255 RIDGE AVE COVINGTON GA 300164683, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4683 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1255 Ridge Ave was $3,340 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% from the year before.
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 | $3,340.00 (+1.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $140,280 (+4.91%) Land $69,000 Building $71,280 | $350,700 (+4.91%) Land $172,500 Building $178,200 |
| 2024 | $3,289.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,720 (+4.18%) Land $69,000 Building $64,720 | $334,300 (+4.18%) Land $172,500 Building $161,800 |
| 2023 | $128,360 (+65.24%) Land $69,000 Building $59,360 | $320,900 (+65.24%) Land $172,500 Building $148,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,355.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,680 Land $29,000 Building $48,680 | $194,200 Land $72,500 Building $121,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1255 Ridge Ave 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 1255 Ridge Ave is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% 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 | 0.07% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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