Newton County property record for 173 Mills Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,477 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,583 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00280-00000-521-000 |
| Primary APN | 00280-00000-521-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,477 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,490 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 15301 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0028 521 |
| Street Address | 173 MILLS DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-7554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT85 MILLCREST I |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLCREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 100902 |
173 Mills Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2002.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 MILLS DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7554 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001223195 |
| Deed Book / Page | 836 / 407 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Mills Dr was $2,583 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,583.00 (+1.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $107,640 (+4.71%) Land $16,000 Building $91,640 | $269,100 (+4.71%) Land $40,000 Building $229,100 |
| 2024 | $2,547.00 Homeowner's exemption | $102,800 (+11.4%) Land $16,000 Building $86,800 | $257,000 (+11.4%) Land $40,000 Building $217,000 |
| 2023 | $92,280 Land $8,800 Building $83,480 | $230,700 Land $22,000 Building $208,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,319.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Mills Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 | 3 (2015–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 173 Mills Dr is low, with a 0.05% 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 82% 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 | 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 66 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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