Newton County property record for 1279 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 2,849 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 10.1 acres (443,005 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (May 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,169 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00480-00000-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 00480-00000-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,849 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,849 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,424 sqft |
| Utility Area | 136 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 443,005 sqft (10.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 880 sqft |
| Patio Area | 880 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 21960 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0048 004 |
| Street Address | 1279 LOWER RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8283 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 10.17AC LOWER RIVER ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | R4 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1279 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8283 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000511550 |
| 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 | $3,169.00 (+56.03%) | $127,360 (+4.6%) Land $50,840 Building $76,520 | $318,400 (+4.6%) Land $127,100 Building $191,300 |
| 2024 | $2,031.00 (-37.62%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $121,760 (+3.86%) Land $50,840 Building $70,920 | $304,400 (+3.86%) Land $127,100 Building $177,300 |
| 2023 | $117,240 Land $50,840 Building $66,400 | $293,100 Land $127,100 Building $166,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,256.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2009 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 62% of the US · lower than 80% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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