Newton County property record for 144 Birch Rd, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,377 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0091A-00000-021-000 |
| Primary APN | 0091A-00000-021-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 570 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 570 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Deck Area | 364 sqft |
| Patio Area | 364 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 30899 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0091A 021 |
| Street Address | 144 BIRCH RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-6001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .16AC LOT 38C BIRCH ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | JACKSON LAKE LOTS (FEE SIMPLE) |
| Legal Lot Number | 38C |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 100802 |
The current owner of 144 Birch Rd bought it in November 2007.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 BIRCH RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0002537482 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2537 / 482 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 144 BIRCH RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6001 |
| Document Number | 0039150397 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 144 BIRCH RD COVINGTON GA 300146001, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6001 |
| Document Number | 0039150397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 003915/000397 |
| Instrument | 14203 |
| Name | ISERVE RESID'L LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92127 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 30, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Birch Rd was $3,377 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.8% from the year before.
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 | $3,377.00 (+8.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $145,000 (+14.68%) Land $48,000 Building $97,000 | $362,500 (+14.68%) Land $120,000 Building $242,500 |
| 2024 | $3,105.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,440 (+11.19%) Land $48,000 Building $78,440 | $316,100 (+11.19%) Land $120,000 Building $196,100 |
| 2023 | $113,720 Land $48,000 Building $65,720 | $284,300 Land $120,000 Building $164,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,453.00 |
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 144 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 144 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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