Newton County property record for 126 Birch Rd, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,976 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0091A-00000-024-000 |
| Primary APN | 0091A-00000-024-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,542 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Deck Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 104 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 270 sqft |
| Storage Building | 320 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Boat House | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 30902 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0091A 024 |
| Street Address | 126 BIRCH RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-6001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LTS 33,34 BLK D PIEDMONT |
| Legal Subdivision | JACKSON LAKE LOTS (FEE SIMPLE) |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 33,34 34 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 100802 |
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 BIRCH RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0003436175 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3436 / 175 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 17, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0034360175 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $3,976.00 (+2.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,120 (+31.63%) Land $48,000 Building $119,120 | $417,800 (+31.63%) Land $120,000 Building $297,800 |
| 2023 | $126,960 Land $48,000 Building $78,960 | $317,400 Land $120,000 Building $197,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,876.00 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Hurricane Helene |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 88% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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