Newton County property record for 1272 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016 · Last verified December 2025
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 8.69 acres (378,972 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,377 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 00480-00000-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 00480-00000-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 378,972 sqft (8.69 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Account Number | 21959 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0048 003 |
| Street Address | 1272 LOWER RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8273 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 8.7AC LOWER RIVER ROAD |
| 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 |
Source: Newton County records · APN 00480-00000-003-000
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1272 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8273 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 09, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 09, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0003478553 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3478 / 553 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0034780553 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Newton County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton County |
| Unified School District | Newton County School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,377.00 | $55,352 (+14.38%) Land $50,440 Building $4,912 | $138,380 (+14.38%) Land $126,100 Building $12,280 |
| 2023 | $48,392 (+40.38%) Land $43,480 Building $4,912 | $120,980 (+40.38%) Land $108,700 Building $12,280 | |
| 2022 | $34,472 Land $29,560 Building $4,912 | $86,180 Land $73,900 Building $12,280 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Newton County (13217C), updated September 30, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 26% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,667 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 61 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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