Newton County property record for 20 Melody Lake Ct, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,956 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 1.27 acres (55,321 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,707 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01130-00000-223-000 |
| Primary APN | 01130-00000-223-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,956 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Garage Area | 924 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 328 sqft |
| Canopy | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 33766 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0113 223 |
| Street Address | 20 MELODY LAKE CT |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-3622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.265AC LT 14 MELODY LAKE |
| Legal Subdivision | MELODY FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 100202 |
20 Melody Lake Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2020.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 MELODY LAKE CT, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0003976512 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3976 / 512 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039760512 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 20 MELODY LAKE CT, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3622 |
| Document Number | 0039760512 |
| Book / Page | 003976 / 000512 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3512 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $315.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 20 MELODY LAKE CT COVINGTON GA 300143622, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3622 |
| Document Number | 39760513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 003976/000513 |
| Instrument | 3513 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Melody Lake Ct was $3,707 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,707.00 Homeowner's exemption | $151,400 Land $24,000 Building $127,400 | $378,500 Land $60,000 Building $318,500 |
| 2023 | $135,920 Land $14,000 Building $121,920 | $339,800 Land $35,000 Building $304,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,708.00 |
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 20 Melody Lake Ct 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 risk around 20 Melody Lake Ct is low, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% 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 | COVINGTON serves 14,391 people · EPA ID GA2170001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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