Newton County property record for 246 Sims Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,572 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 2.02 acres (87,991 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,840 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00140-00000-211-000 |
| Primary APN | 00140-00000-211-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,572 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,572 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,991 sqft (2.02 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7263 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 SIMS RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8188 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 2.02AC SIMS ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 100902 |
Source: Newton County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 SIMS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8188 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 20266293 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4834 / 278 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006293 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 246 SIMS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8188 |
| Document Number | 0000006293 |
| Book / Page | 4834 / 278 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266293 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 246 SIMS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8188 |
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 | $2,840.00 (+13.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $120,000 (+13.81%) Land $18,840 Building $101,160 | $300,000 (+13.81%) Land $47,100 Building $252,900 |
| 2023 | $105,440 Land $10,720 Building $94,720 | $263,600 Land $26,800 Building $236,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,503.00 |
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 | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 65% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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