255 Chestnut Dr, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 255 Chestnut Dr, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,447 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size	0.7 acres (30,492 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$292,000 (May 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,747 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Mortgage Aug 2023 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00500-00000-225-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00500-00000-225-000`
Alternative APNs	`0050 225` `22713`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,447 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,447 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2002
Effective Year Built	Effective 2010
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	30,492 sqft (0.7 acres)
Garage Area	483 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	142 sqft
Deck Area	144 sqft
Patio Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22713
Street Address	255 CHESTNUT DR
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-5597
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 74 CHESTNUT CORNERS U
Legal Subdivision	CHESTNUT CORNERS
Legal Lot Number	74
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH NEWTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	100801

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of June 8, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	225 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 12, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SOUTHEAST MORTGAGE
Aug 17, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE
Mar 5, 2021	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 5, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE
Jun 29, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESID'L MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	4619 / 760
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	255 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	255 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597

Mortgage

Document Number	0048110000000396
Date	Mar 12, 2026
Book Page	0000004811/0000000396

Lender

Name	SOUTHEAST MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	255 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	255 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597

Mortgage

Document Number	0045400000000339
Date	Aug 17, 2023
Book Page	0000004540/0000000339

Lender

Name	PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

March 2021: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2021
Property Address	255 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597
Document Number	0041560472
Book / Page	4156 / 472
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-001200
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 8, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	255 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2021
Property Address	255 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597
Document Number	0041560457
Book / Page	4156 / 457
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-001201
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 8, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	255 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597

Mortgage

Document Number	0041560000000458
Date	Mar 10, 2021
Book Page	0000004156/0000000458
Instrument	004291

Lender

Name	PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2020
Property Address	255 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597
Document Number	0040270078
Book / Page	004027 / 000078
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2020
Instrument	8625
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 23, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$165.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	255 CHESTNUT DR COVINGTON GA 300165597, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597

Mortgage

Document Number	40270081
Date	Jun 29, 2020
Book Page	004027/000081
Instrument	8626

Lender

Name	PRIMARY RESID'L MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 28, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Newton County
Unified School District	Newton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,747.00 (-22.49%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$112,200 (+13.89%) Land $16,400 Building $95,800	$280,500 (+13.89%) Land $41,000 Building $239,500
2023		$98,520 Land $10,000 Building $88,520	$246,300 Land $25,000 Building $221,300
2022	$2,254.00

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.

Flood

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	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1994)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 1994 · river or lake flooding

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.

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	0.07% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T.

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