Newton County property record for 170 Pickens Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Aug 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $561 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00490-00000-071-000 |
| Primary APN | 00490-00000-071-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,692 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 22131 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0049 071 |
| Street Address | 170 PICKENS RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-5662 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1AC LT 16 CREEKWOOD EST |
| Legal Subdivision | PICKENS ROAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 100801 |
170 Pickens Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1986.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 PICKENS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5662 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000269222 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Pickens Rd was $561 with exemptions applied.
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 | $561.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $64,640 Land $9,000 Building $55,640 | $161,600 Land $22,500 Building $139,100 |
| 2023 | $54,560 Land $7,200 Building $47,360 | $136,400 Land $18,000 Building $118,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,398.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 170 Pickens Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · other causes |
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 170 Pickens Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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