Newton County property record for 1274 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,054 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 7.5 acres (326,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $26,100 (May 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $2,614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 00480-00000-059-000 |
| Primary APN | 00480-00000-059-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,054 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,300 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 326,700 sqft (7.5 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 22027 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0048 059 |
| Street Address | 1274 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 | 7.50AC LT 6 R'BEND FARMS |
| Legal Subdivision | R4 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1274 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8273 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000339519 |
| 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 | $2,614.00 (-14.21%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $149,400 (+16.39%) Land $43,480 Building $105,920 | $373,500 (+16.39%) Land $108,700 Building $264,800 |
| 2023 | $128,360 Land $37,480 Building $90,880 | $320,900 Land $93,700 Building $227,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,047.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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.
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 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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