280 1st Ave, Covington, GA 30014 Property Records

Newton County property record for 280 1st Ave, Covington, GA 30014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size	0.67 acres (29,185 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,086 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Sale Dec 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0085A-00000-062-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0085A-00000-062-000`
Alternative APNs	`0085A 062` `30151`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	3 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,352 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	936 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1984
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	29,185 sqft (0.67 acres)
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	30151
Street Address	280 1ST AVE
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30014-5400
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	.67AC LL182 D1 JMSTOWN RD
Legal Subdivision	JAMESTOWN
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	MANSFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	100203

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Starrsville Historic District listed 1998 · 57 contributing resources · NRIS 98000715

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

280 1st Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2026.

Source: Newton County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	280 1ST AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5400
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 5, 2026	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 23, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Mar 5, 2026
Transfer Doc	0048090479
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2026: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2026
Property Address	280 1ST AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5400
Document Number	0048090479
Book / Page	4809 / 479
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2026

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	280 1ST AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5400

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Dec 23, 2020
Property Address	280 1ST AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5400
Document Number	0041180242
Book / Page	004118 / 000242
Instrument Date	Dec 2, 2020
Instrument	19008
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	280 1ST AVE COVINGTON GA 300145400, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5400

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 1st Ave was $1,086.

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	$1,086.00	$43,680 Land $9,200 Building $34,480	$109,200 Land $23,000 Building $86,200
2023		$23,760 Land $3,400 Building $20,360	$59,400 Land $8,500 Building $50,900
2022	$601.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 280 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 280 1st Ave 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Spectrum Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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