Newton County property record for 245 Sara Dr, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,197 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.9 acres (82,764 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,189 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0064B-00000-111-000 |
| Primary APN | 0064B-00000-111-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,197 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 82,764 sqft (1.9 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 25093 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 245 SARA DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-4747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.9AC SARA DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | FLEETA DRIVE |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 100702 |
245 Sara Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 SARA DR, COVINGTON, GA 30014-4747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROSEBUD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MIDAMERICA BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20215517 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4277 / 700 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 245 SARA DR, COVINGTON, GA 30014-4747 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 SARA DR, COVINGTON, GA 30014-4747 |
| Document Number | 0042770000000720 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000004277/0000000720 |
| Instrument | 019462 |
| Name | ROSEBUD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 245 SARA DR, COVINGTON, GA 30014-4747 |
| Document Number | 0042770700 |
| Book / Page | 4277 / 700 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-005517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 245 SARA DR, COVINGTON, GA 30014-4747 |
| Document Number | 0000019461 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 019461 |
| Name | MIDAMERICA BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 351 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0042770000000720 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000004277/0000000720 |
| Instrument | 019462 |
| Name | ROSEBUD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Sara Dr was $2,189 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,189.00 Homeowner's exemption | $94,320 Land $14,000 Building $80,320 | $235,800 Land $35,000 Building $200,800 |
| 2023 | $74,760 Land $5,600 Building $69,160 | $186,900 Land $14,000 Building $172,900 | |
| 2022 | $1,790.00 |
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 245 Sara Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 245 Sara Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% 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 | 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 116 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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