155 W Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 155 W Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.59 acres (25,700 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$211,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,534 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00010-00000-155-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00010-00000-155-000`
Alternative APNs	`0001 155` `156`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,462 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,462 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Exterior Material	Wood
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	25,700 sqft (0.59 acres)
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	114 sqft
Deck Area	140 sqft
Patio Area	140 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	156
Street Address	155 W FOREST DR
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-4458
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	.59AC LT 18 W FOREST EST
Legal Subdivision	WEST FOREST ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	100903

Owner

155 W Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.

Source: Newton County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	155 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL
Aug 20, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 4, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATION STAR MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 6, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20214807
Deed Book / Page	4278 / 174
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 14, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc	1028000542
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	155 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	155 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458

Mortgage

Document Number	0042780000000175
Date	Oct 12, 2021
Book Page	0000004278/0000000175
Instrument	019509

Lender

Name	EVERETT FINANCIAL

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Aug 20, 2021
Property Address	155 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458
Document Number	0042780174
Book / Page	4278 / 174
Instrument Date	Aug 20, 2021
Instrument	2021-004807
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 1, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	666 ADEE AVE APT 6B, 6B, BRONX, NY 10467-6820

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	155 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	155 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4458

Mortgage

Document Number	0041880000000737
Date	May 4, 2021
Book Page	0000004188/0000000737
Instrument	008311

Lender

Name	NATION STAR MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 155 W Forest Dr was $2,534.

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 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	$2,534.00	$101,840 Land $15,200 Building $86,640	$254,600 Land $38,000 Building $216,600
2023		$86,240 Land $7,400 Building $78,840	$215,600 Land $18,500 Building $197,100
2022	$2,236.00

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

FEMA maps place 155 W Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.

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 Claims	1 (1995)
Most Recent Claim	Oct 1995 · tidal / storm surge

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

Wildfire risk around 155 W Forest Dr 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 64% of the US · lower than 87% 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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum.

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