Newton County property record for 249 Sims Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 24.6 acres (1,075,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,854 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00140-00000-105-000 |
| Primary APN | 00140-00000-105-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,075,496 sqft (24.6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 7144 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 SIMS RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8190 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | 24.69AC SIMS RD |
| Legal Subdivision | R4 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 March 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 SIMS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8190 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4638 / 183 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0046380183 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,854.00 (+4.81%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $157,600 (+12.89%) Land $77,760 Building $79,840 | $394,000 (+12.89%) Land $194,400 Building $199,600 |
| 2023 | $139,600 Land $77,760 Building $61,840 | $349,000 Land $194,400 Building $154,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,723.00 |
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 | 0.07% 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 |
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