148 Birch Rd, Covington, GA 30014 Property Records

Newton County property record for 148 Birch Rd, Covington, GA 30014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,287 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.36 acres (15,682 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$185,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,779 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0091A-00000-020-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0091A-00000-020-000`
Alternative APNs	`0091A 020` `30898`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	3 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,287 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	858 sqft
Flooring	Softwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 2020
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	15,682 sqft (0.36 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	200 sqft
Deck Area	480 sqft
Patio Area	777 sqft
Boat Access	Boat Access

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	30898
Old Parcel Number	0091A 020
Street Address	148 BIRCH RD
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30014-6001
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	0.36AC LT 39 BIRCH RD
Legal Subdivision	JACKSON LAKE LOTS (FEE SIMPLE)
Legal Lot Number	39
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH NEWTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	100802

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	148 BIRCH RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6001
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 19, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0000040797
Deed Book / Page	4079 / 7
Last Transfer Date	Oct 5, 2020
Transfer Doc	0040790007
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Oct 5, 2020
Property Address	148 BIRCH RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6001
Document Number	0040790007
Book / Page	004079 / 000007
Instrument Date	Oct 2, 2020
Instrument	14135
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$185.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	148 BIRCH RD COVINGTON GA 300146001, COVINGTON, GA 30014-6001

Mortgage

Document Number	40790010
Date	Oct 5, 2020
Book Page	004079/000010
Instrument	14136

Lender

Name	CBC NAT'L BK MTG
Address	ALPHARETTA, GA 30022

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 4, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Newton County
Unified School District	Newton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,779.00 (+10.45%) Homeowner's exemption	$120,280 (+16.55%) Land $48,000 Building $72,280	$300,700 (+16.55%) Land $120,000 Building $180,700
2024	$2,516.00 (+1.25%) Homeowner's exemption	$103,200 (+14.82%) Land $48,000 Building $55,200	$258,000 (+14.82%) Land $120,000 Building $138,000
2023		$89,880 Land $48,000 Building $41,880	$224,700 Land $120,000 Building $104,700
2022	$2,485.00

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.

Flood

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 Record 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

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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