1256 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 1256 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,129 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size	5 acres (217,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,000 (Oct 2000)
Tax Bill	$4,275 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2017 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00480-00000-016-A00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00480-00000-016-A00`
Alternative APNs	`0048 016A` `21989`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,129 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	2,129 sqft
Basement Area	2,129 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,129 sqft
Utility Area	70 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room
Flooring	Other
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2000
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Garage Area	568 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	20 sqft
Deck Area	240 sqft
Patio Area	480 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	21989
Old Parcel Number	0048 016A
Street Address	1256 LOWER RIVER RD
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-8273
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	5AC LOWER RIVER RD
Legal Subdivision	R4 MISC LAND - AREA 7
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	100600

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1256 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8273
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 3, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 3, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0000966565
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	1256 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8273
Document Number	0036310592
Book / Page	003631 / 000592
Instrument Date	Oct 12, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 30, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1256 LOWER RIVER RD COVINGTON GA 300168273, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8273

Mortgage

Document Number	0036310592
Date	Nov 13, 2017
Book Page	003631/000592
Instrument	12796

Lender

Name	BRANCH BK&TR
Type	Bank
Address	WHITEVILLE, NC 28472

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Nov 12, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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	$4,275.00 (+4.78%) Homeowner's exemption	$180,960 (+9.7%) Land $29,000 Building $151,960	$452,400 (+9.7%) Land $72,500 Building $379,900
2024	$4,080.00 (+8.14%) Homeowner's exemption	$164,960 (+6.32%) Land $25,000 Building $139,960	$412,400 (+6.32%) Land $62,500 Building $349,900
2023		$155,160 Land $25,000 Building $130,160	$387,900 Land $62,500 Building $325,400
2022	$3,773.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 61 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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