Newton County property record for 280 White Birch Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.689 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,140 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00330-00000-077-000 |
| Primary APN | 00330-00000-077-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.689 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 166 sqft |
| Patio Area | 166 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 17993 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0033 077 |
| Street Address | 280 WHITE BIRCH DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-5533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .69AC LT 6 R'WOOD LANDING |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITEBIRCH & HELEN ROAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 100801 |
280 White Birch Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 WHITE BIRCH DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST OPTION MORTGAGE |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000439197 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4391 / 97 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 280 WHITE BIRCH DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5533 |
| Document Number | 0043910097 |
| Book / Page | 4391 / 97 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-002774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 280 WHITE BIRCH DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5533 |
| Document Number | 0043910000000099 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 0000004391/0000000099 |
| Instrument | 009216 |
| Name | FIRST OPTION MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 280 WHITE BIRCH DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5533 |
| Document Number | 0043060475 |
| Book / Page | 4306 / 475 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-006734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2146 ROSWELL RD STE 108, 108, MARIETTA, GA 30062-3815 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 280 WHITE BIRCH DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5533 |
| Document Number | 0042630468 |
| Book / Page | 4263 / 468 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-005025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1892 WHITE BIRCH DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 White Birch Dr was $2,140, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $2,140.00 (+5.37%) | $86,000 (+7.23%) Land $7,400 Building $78,600 | $215,000 (+7.23%) Land $18,500 Building $196,500 |
| 2024 | $2,031.00 | $80,200 (+7.74%) Land $5,600 Building $74,600 | $200,500 (+7.74%) Land $14,000 Building $186,500 |
| 2023 | $74,440 Land $4,800 Building $69,640 | $186,100 Land $12,000 Building $174,100 | |
| 2022 | $1,544.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 280 White Birch 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 | 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 risk around 280 White Birch 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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