Newton County property record for 16 Shepherd Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,578 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.38 acres (60,113 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $277,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,482 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0028A-00000-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 0028A-00000-005-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,578 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,578 sqft |
| Basement Area | 765 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 765 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 60,113 sqft (1.38 acres) |
| Pool Type | Gunite Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Storage Building | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 15486 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0028A 005 |
| Street Address | 16 SHEPHERD DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-4336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.38AC LL93 LD10 HWY 81 |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 100507 |
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2065 TROUTDALE DR, DECATUR, GA 30032-6043 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0004260559 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4260 / 559 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 SHEPHERD DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4336 |
| Document Number | 0042600559 |
| Book / Page | 4260 / 559 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-004918 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2065 TROUTDALE DR, DECATUR, GA 30032-6043 |
| Document Number | 0042600000000561 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000004260/0000000561 |
| Instrument | 017193 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
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 | $3,482.00 (+12.54%) | $139,960 (+7.56%) Land $14,280 Building $125,680 | $349,900 (+7.56%) Land $35,700 Building $314,200 |
| 2023 | $130,120 Land $8,120 Building $122,000 | $325,300 Land $20,300 Building $305,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,094.00 |
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.
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 | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 89% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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