Newton County property record for 1537 Davis Ford Rd, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,751 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 5.05 acres (219,978 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $24,500 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,329 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01050-00000-065-000 |
| Primary APN | 01050-00000-065-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,751 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,834 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 219,978 sqft (5.05 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 559 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 32984 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0105 065 |
| Street Address | 1537 DAVIS FORD RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-5826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT20 MACEDONIA MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | MACEDONIA MDWS, BEAR CRK WDS & W BEAR CR |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 100203 |
1537 Davis Ford Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1998.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1537 DAVIS FORD RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000702147 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 1537 DAVIS FORD RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5826 |
| Document Number | 0035410003 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1537 DAVIS FORD RD COVINGTON GA 300145826, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5826 |
| Document Number | 0035410003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Book Page | 003541/000003 |
| Instrument | 2639 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 7, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1537 Davis Ford Rd was $4,329 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9% 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 | $4,329.00 (+9.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,360 (+16.01%) Land $36,360 Building $150,000 | $465,900 (+16.01%) Land $90,900 Building $375,000 |
| 2024 | $3,971.00 Homeowner's exemption | $160,640 (+30.18%) Land $30,280 Building $130,360 | $401,600 (+30.18%) Land $75,700 Building $325,900 |
| 2023 | $123,400 Land $25,000 Building $98,400 | $308,500 Land $62,500 Building $246,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,945.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1537 Davis Ford Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 1537 Davis Ford Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 49% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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