Newton County property record for 185 Brown Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Dec 1971) |
| Tax Bill | $462 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00290-00000-057-000 |
| Primary APN | 00290-00000-057-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 16172 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0029 057 |
| Street Address | 185 BROWN RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-5103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.05AC LL39 LD10 COWAN RD |
| Legal Subdivision | TOM BROWN |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 100904 |
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 BROWN RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1971 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1971 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000428515 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $462.00 (-63.85%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $63,360 (+27.13%) Land $13,000 Building $50,360 | $158,400 (+27.13%) Land $32,500 Building $125,900 |
| 2023 | $49,840 Land $8,000 Building $41,840 | $124,600 Land $20,000 Building $104,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,278.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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