Newton County property record for 185 Avery Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.84 acres (36,590 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $284,015 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,880 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0049A-00000-028-000 |
| Primary APN | 0049A-00000-028-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Basement Area | 426 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 426 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 568 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 36,590 sqft (0.84 acres) |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 324 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 22191 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 AVERY DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT 28 AVERY PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | AVERY PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 100801 |
185 Avery Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 AVERY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
| May 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245714 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4623 / 535 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0035590581 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 185 AVERY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 AVERY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8518 |
| Document Number | 0047710000000734 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Book Page | 0000004771/0000000734 |
| Instrument | 2025011688 |
| Name | US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 185 AVERY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 AVERY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8518 |
| Document Number | 0043780000000374 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 0000004378/0000000374 |
| Instrument | 007419 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 185 AVERY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0035590581 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3559/581 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Avery Dr was $2,880, up 4.9% 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 | $2,880.00 (+4.88%) | $113,080 (+3.14%) Land $18,000 Building $95,080 | $282,700 (+3.14%) Land $45,000 Building $237,700 |
| 2024 | $2,746.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,640 (+6.61%) Land $18,000 Building $91,640 | $274,100 (+6.61%) Land $45,000 Building $229,100 |
| 2023 | $102,840 Land $6,800 Building $96,040 | $257,100 Land $17,000 Building $240,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,207.00 |
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 185 Avery Dr 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 185 Avery Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% 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 42% of the US · lower than 65% 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 85 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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