Newton County property record for 281 Scout Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,185 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00690-00000-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 00690-00000-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,410 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 888 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 25989 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0069 006 |
| Street Address | 281 SCOUT RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-5687 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 5AC LL154 LD9 SCOUT RD |
| Legal Subdivision | HWY 36 MISC |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 100801 |
281 Scout Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 SCOUT RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5687 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 0004345404 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Scout Rd was $2,185 with exemptions applied.
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 | $2,185.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $129,400 Land $17,000 Building $112,400 | $323,500 Land $42,500 Building $281,000 |
| 2023 | $109,800 Land $13,000 Building $96,800 | $274,500 Land $32,500 Building $242,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,905.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Scout Rd 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 281 Scout Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% 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 | 0.07% 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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