Newton County property record for 255 High Point Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,785 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 3.15 acres (137,214 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,252 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00670-00000-039-000 |
| Primary APN | 00670-00000-039-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,785 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,785 sqft |
| Basement Area | 928 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 928 sqft |
| Utility Area | 80 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 137,214 sqft (3.15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Deck Area | 234 sqft |
| Patio Area | 234 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 25837 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 HIGH POINT FOREST DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-5370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 3.15AC LOT 9 HIGH POINT |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHPOINT FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 100801 |
255 High Point Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 HIGH POINT FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0043460716 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 255 HIGH POINT FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5370 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 HIGH POINT FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5370 |
| Document Number | 0043460000000718 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 0000004346/0000000718 |
| Instrument | 003241 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 255 HIGH POINT FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5370 |
| Document Number | 0043460716 |
| Book / Page | 4346 / 716 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-000929 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 HIGH POINT FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5370 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 High Point Forest Dr was $2,252 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 | $2,252.00 Homeowner's exemption | $94,360 Land $14,000 Building $80,360 | $235,900 Land $35,000 Building $200,900 |
| 2023 | $83,640 Land $8,800 Building $74,840 | $209,100 Land $22,000 Building $187,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,109.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 High Point Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 255 High Point Forest Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.08% 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 | 0.08% 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 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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