2 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 2 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,533 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	0.66 acres (28,750 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$233,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,422 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2026 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`P0030-00000-102-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`P0030-00000-102-000`
Alternative APNs	`P003 102` `43508`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	3 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,533 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,533 sqft
Basement Area	383 sqft
Unfinished Basement	383 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	28,750 sqft (0.66 acres)
Garage Area	560 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Patio
Porch Area	98 sqft
Deck Area	272 sqft
Patio Area	272 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	43508
Street Address	2 HIGHWAY 162
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	.66AC 2 JACKSON ROAD
Legal Subdivision	PORTERDALE
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	100507

Owner

2 Hwy 162 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2026.

Source: Newton County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 2, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOME LENDING
May 7, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Land Contract SILVER BR CAPITAL
Apr 30, 2026	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 14, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MAGNOLIA BANK
Oct 24, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 30, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	4862 / 656
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 21, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0019010235
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Sep 2, 2026
Property Address	2 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016
Document Number	4862000656
Book / Page	4862 / 656
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016

Mortgage

Document Number	4862000658,
Date	Sep 2, 2026
Book Page	4862/658

Lender

Name	HOME LENDING

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	May 7, 2026
Property Address	2 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016
Document Number	0048290000000336
Book / Page	4829 / 336
Instrument Date	May 6, 2026
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4401 SHALLOWFORD RD, ROSWELL, GA 30075-3193

Mortgage

Document Number	4829000336,
Date	May 7, 2026
Book Page	4829/336

Lender

Name	SILVER BR CAPITAL

Agreement

Type	Land Contract
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	May 1, 2027

Interest

Rate	6.37%
Max Rate	-1%

April 2026: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2026
Property Address	2 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016
Document Number	0048260876
Book / Page	4826 / 876
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 22, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Mar 14, 2023
Property Address	2 JACKSON RD, PORTERDALE, GA 30016
Document Number	0044880701
Book / Page	4488 / 701
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2023
Instrument	2023-000962
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 7, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7740

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002890
Date	Mar 14, 2023
Instrument	002890

Lender

Name	MAGNOLIA BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	358 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Oct 24, 2022
Property Address	2 JACKSON RD, PORTERDALE, GA 30016
Document Number	0044500660
Book / Page	4450 / 660
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2022
Instrument	2022-005629
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2 JACKSON RD, PORTERDALE, GA 30016

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2 Hwy 162 was $2,422 with a homeowner's exemption, down 6.9% from the year before.

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Newton County
Municipality	Porterdale City
Unified School District	Newton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,422.00 (-6.88%) Homeowner's exemption	$68,520 (+3.32%) Land $10,000 Building $58,520	$171,300 (+3.32%) Land $25,000 Building $146,300
2024	$2,601.00	$66,320 (+11.5%) Land $10,000 Building $56,320	$165,800 (+11.5%) Land $25,000 Building $140,800
2023		$59,480 Land $5,600 Building $53,880	$148,700 Land $14,000 Building $134,700
2022	$2,226.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2 Hwy 162 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2 Hwy 162 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 80% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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