Newton County property record for 1561 Flat Rock Rd, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,133 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.64 acres (71,438 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,479 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00770-00000-033-A00 |
| Primary APN | 00770-00000-033-A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,133 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,133 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 71,438 sqft (1.64 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 252 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Bath House | 364 sqft |
| Storage Building | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 27844 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1561 FLAT ROCK RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-0948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.641AC LL367 D9 C MTN RD |
| Legal Subdivision | HWY142, JERSEY, ALCOVY RD & BOOGERS HILL |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 100101 |
1561 Flat Rock Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2008.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1561 FLAT ROCK RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-0948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025720399 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1561 Flat Rock Rd was $3,479 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.5% from the year before.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 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 | $3,479.00 (+5.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $145,200 (+8.29%) Land $8,000 Building $137,200 | $363,000 (+8.29%) Land $20,000 Building $343,000 |
| 2024 | $3,298.00 Homeowner's exemption | $134,080 (+7.26%) Land $8,000 Building $126,080 | $335,200 (+7.26%) Land $20,000 Building $315,200 |
| 2023 | $125,000 Land $8,000 Building $117,000 | $312,500 Land $20,000 Building $292,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,239.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1561 Flat Rock 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 1561 Flat Rock Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 80% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| AT&T DSL | 25 / 5 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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