Newton County property record for 135 Chestnut Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,791 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.789 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $299,900 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,010 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00500-00000-153-000 |
| Primary APN | 00500-00000-153-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,791 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,581 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.789 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 369 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 22641 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0050 153 |
| Street Address | 135 CHESTNUT DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-5568 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT 91 CHESTNUT CORNERS UN |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT CORNERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 100801 |
135 Chestnut Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5568 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BANK |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0004555501 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4555 / 501 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 135 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5568 |
| Document Number | 0045550501 |
| Book / Page | 4555 / 501 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5568 |
| Document Number | 0004555504 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4555/504 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 351 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 135 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5568 |
| Document Number | 0045330607 |
| Book / Page | 4533 / 607 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.44 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | GA |
The 2025 property tax bill for 135 Chestnut Dr was $3,010.
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 | $3,010.00 | $118,640 Land $16,400 Building $102,240 | $296,600 Land $41,000 Building $255,600 |
| 2023 | $104,640 (+32.79%) Land $10,000 Building $94,640 | $261,600 (+32.79%) Land $25,000 Building $236,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,389.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,800 Land $10,000 Building $68,800 | $197,000 Land $25,000 Building $172,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 135 Chestnut Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1994.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1994) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1994 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 135 Chestnut Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of 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 | 0.07% 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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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