Newton County property record for 170 W Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $181,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,005 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00010-00000-180-000 |
| Primary APN | 00010-00000-180-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 181 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 170 W FOREST DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-4456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .66AC LT 22 W FOREST EST |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST FOREST ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 100903 |
170 W Forest Dr is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Newton County records, as of October 1, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 433 S FARMER AVE, 500, TEMPE, AZ 85281-2875 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4859 / 854 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 170 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4456 |
| Document Number | 4859000854 |
| Book / Page | 4859 / 854 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 W Forest Dr was $2,005 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.1% 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 | $2,005.00 (-1.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,760 (+1.05%) Land $15,200 Building $69,560 | $211,900 (+1.05%) Land $38,000 Building $173,900 |
| 2024 | $2,027.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,880 (+18.47%) Land $15,200 Building $68,680 | $209,700 (+18.47%) Land $38,000 Building $171,700 |
| 2023 | $70,800 Land $7,400 Building $63,400 | $177,000 Land $18,500 Building $158,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,843.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 170 W Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
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 Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1995 · tidal / storm surge |
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 W Forest Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ROCKDALE CO. WATER SYSTEM serves 87,156 people · EPA ID GA2470000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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