Newton County property record for 1557 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 7.02 acres (305,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $911 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00480-00000-038-000 |
| Primary APN | 00480-00000-038-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Lot Area | 305,791 sqft (7.02 acres) |
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| Account Number | 22008 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0048 038 |
| Street Address | 1557 LOWER RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8284 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | 7.02AC LT 51 R'BEND FARM |
| Legal Subdivision | R4 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
1557 Lower River Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2008.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3601 YARMOUTH HL, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044-3154 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 0003+92569 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1557 Lower River Rd was $911.
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 | $911.00 | $36,640 Land $36,640 | $91,600 Land $91,600 |
| 2023 | $35,080 Land $35,080 | $87,700 Land $87,700 | |
| 2022 | $722.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1557 Lower River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2009 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 1557 Lower River Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 65% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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