Newton County property record for 252 Sims Rd, Covington, GA 30016 · Last verified December 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
| Square Footage | 1,250 sqft Heated Area |
| Lot Size | 100,188 sqft (2.3 acres) |
| Garage | 624 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,016.00 (2025) |
Source: Newton County records · APN 00140-00000-154-A00
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 252 SIMS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8188 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE |
| Apr 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 0004539765 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4539 / 765 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 252 SIMS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8188 |
| Document Number | 0045390765 |
| Book / Page | 4539 / 765 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | From Affidavit or Verified |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 252 SIMS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8188 |
| Document Number | 0004539767 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 4539/767 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 252 SIMS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8188 |
| Document Number | 0041840078 |
| Book / Page | 4184 / 78 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-002113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 SIMS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8188 |
| Document Number | 0041840000000081 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000004184/0000000081 |
| Instrument | 007700 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
Source: Newton County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton County |
| Unified School District | Newton County School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,016.00 (+12.41%) | $121,240 (+9.11%) Land $20,800 Building $100,440 | $303,100 (+9.11%) Land $52,000 Building $251,100 |
| 2023 | $111,120 (+25.59%) Land $11,840 Building $99,280 | $277,800 (+25.59%) Land $29,600 Building $248,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,683.00 Homeowner's exemption | $88,480 Land $11,840 Building $76,640 | $221,200 Land $29,600 Building $191,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Newton County (13217C), updated September 30, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 35% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,667 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 00140-00000-154-A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,250 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,238 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 1,238 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Concrete/Cement Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Foundation Type | Concrete Foundation |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 100,188 sqft (2.3 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft Deck |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft Patio |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Account Number | 7204 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0014 154A |
| Street Address | 252 SIMS RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8188 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.3AC OFF SIMS RD |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Minor Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 100902 |
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