Newton County property record for 255 Lakeside Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Feb 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,588 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00290-00000-112-000 |
| Primary APN | 00290-00000-112-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 16230 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 LAKESIDE DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-7139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .61AC LT7C LAKESIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKESIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 7C |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 100904 |
255 Lakeside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1999.
Source: Newton County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 LAKESIDE DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 803 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $1,588.00 (+7.15%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $108,040 (+7.91%) Land $16,000 Building $92,040 | $270,100 (+7.91%) Land $40,000 Building $230,100 |
| 2024 | $1,482.00 (-28.02%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $100,120 (+24.84%) Land $16,000 Building $84,120 | $250,300 (+24.84%) Land $40,000 Building $210,300 |
| 2023 | $80,200 Land $6,600 Building $73,600 | $200,500 Land $16,500 Building $184,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,059.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Lakeside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 255 Lakeside Dr is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 80% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH serves 74,364 people · EPA ID GA2170004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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