Newton County property record for 17 Laurel St, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,635 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P0020-00000-178-000 |
| Primary APN | P0020-00000-178-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Account Number | 43305 |
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| Street Address | 17 LAUREL ST |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-3350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .21AC 17 LAUREL ST |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTERDALE |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Porterdale Historic District listed 2001 · 504 contributing resources · NRIS 01000974 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 17 LAUREL ST, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3350 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 17, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4812 / 863 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0048120863 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 LAUREL ST, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3350 |
| Document Number | 0048120863 |
| Book / Page | 4812 / 863 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 17 LAUREL ST, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3350 |
| Document Type | Limited Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 LAUREL ST, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3350 |
| Document Number | 0048100286 |
| Book / Page | 4810 / 286 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 22 N MAIN ST, WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677-2063 |
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton County |
| Municipality | Porterdale City |
| Unified School District | Newton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,635.00 (+26.55%) | $42,160 (+21.71%) Land $10,000 Building $32,160 | $105,400 (+21.71%) Land $25,000 Building $80,400 |
| 2023 | $34,640 Land $5,600 Building $29,040 | $86,600 Land $14,000 Building $72,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,292.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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