Newton County property record for 140 Birch Rd, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,053 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,831 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale Dec 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0091A-00000-022-000 |
| Primary APN | 0091A-00000-022-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,053 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 597 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 400 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 30900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 BIRCH RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-6001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .28AC LOTS 36&37 BIRCH RD |
| Legal Subdivision | JACKSON LAKE LOTS (FEE SIMPLE) |
| Legal Lot Number | 36,37 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 100802 |
140 Birch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2022.
Source: Newton County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 BIRCH RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 20226106 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4461 / 538 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0044610536 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 140 BIRCH RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6001 |
| Document Number | 0044610536 |
| Book / Page | 4461 / 536 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-006105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 MILLER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 140 BIRCH RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6001 |
| Document Number | 0044610538 |
| Book / Page | 4461 / 538 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-006106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 MILLER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Birch Rd was $2,831.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 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 | $2,831.00 | $113,800 Land $48,000 Building $65,800 | $284,500 Land $120,000 Building $164,500 |
| 2023 | $92,440 Land $48,000 Building $44,440 | $231,100 Land $120,000 Building $111,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,389.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Birch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 140 Birch Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
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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