Newton County property record for 1530 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,362 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 5.23 acres (228,254 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $169,900 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,071 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00480-00000-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 00480-00000-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,362 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 824 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Log Home |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 228,254 sqft (5.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 420 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 420 sqft |
| Deck Area | 496 sqft |
| Patio Area | 496 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 21991 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0048 019 |
| Street Address | 1530 LOWER RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8274 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT 10 RIVERBEND FARMS UNI |
| Legal Subdivision | R4 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| 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 | 1530 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8274 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0003274534 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3274 / 534 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0032740534 |
| 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 | $4,071.00 (+8.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $169,640 (+15.06%) Land $30,360 Building $139,280 | $424,100 (+15.06%) Land $75,900 Building $348,200 |
| 2023 | $147,440 Land $26,200 Building $121,240 | $368,600 Land $65,500 Building $303,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,755.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH serves 74,364 people · EPA ID GA2170004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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