2026 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 2026 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 2,073 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size5.5 acres (239,580 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,017 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2024 Line of Credit
Dec 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN00300-00000-035-A00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN00300-00000-035-A00
Alternative APNs
  • 0030 035A
  • 16888

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,073 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area2,073 sqft
FlooringOther
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area239,580 sqft (5.5 acres)
Garage Area475 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area120 sqft
Deck Area120 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number16888
Old Parcel Number0030 035A
Street Address2026 HIGHWAY 162
CityCOVINGTON
StateGA
Zip30016-7128
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description5.5AC HWY 162 & CHESNUT
Legal SubdivisionR4 MISC LAND - AREA 10
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Township / Civil DivisionCOVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract100904

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordOwner Name on Record
Mailing Address2026 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7128
OccupancyOwner Occupied

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 10, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION
Dec 31, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GEORGIA UNITED CU
Jun 5, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
GEORGIA UNITED CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateApr 4, 2011
Transfer Doc0002898183
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Property Address2026 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7128
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2026 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7128

Mortgage

Document Number0046530000000428
DateSep 10, 2024
Book Page0000004653/0000000428
InstrumentD2024009455
Lender
NameGEORGIA UNITED CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2054

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Property Address2026 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7128
Document Number0039450182
Instrument DateDec 31, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2026 HIGHWAY 162 COVINGTON GA 300167128, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7128

Mortgage

Document Number0039450182
DateJan 6, 2020
Book Page003945/000182
Instrument167
Lender
NameGEORGIA UNITED CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDULUTH, GA 30097
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 5, 2050

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Property Address2026 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7128
Document Number0035780128
Book / Page003578 / 000128
Instrument DateJun 5, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 4, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2026 HIGHWAY 162 COVINGTON GA 300167128, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7128

Mortgage

Document Number0035780128
DateJun 23, 2017
Book Page003578/000128
Instrument6856
Lender
NameGEORGIA UNITED CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDULUTH, GA 30097
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueJun 22, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyNewton County
Unified School DistrictNewton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,017.00 (+5.16%) Homeowner's exemption$128,160 (+12.86%) Land $27,480 Building $100,680$320,400 (+12.86%) Land $68,700 Building $251,700
2023$113,560 Land $27,480 Building $86,080$283,900 Land $68,700 Building $215,200
2022$2,869.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemNEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH
serves 74,364 people · EPA ID GA2170004
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMay 2025

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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