285 Chestnut Dr, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 285 Chestnut Dr, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 1,362 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size	0.79 acres (34,412 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$277,400 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,181 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00500-00000-222-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00500-00000-222-000`
Alternative APNs	`0050 222` `22710`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,362 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,362 sqft
Basement Area	823 sqft
Finished Basement	823 sqft
Unfinished Basement	831 sqft
Utility Area	64 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2001
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	34,412 sqft (0.79 acres)
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	120 sqft
Patio Area	160 sqft
Storage Building	64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22710
Street Address	285 CHESTNUT DR
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-5597
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 71 CHESTNUT CORNERS
Legal Subdivision	CHESTNUT CORNERS
Legal Lot Number	71
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH NEWTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	100801

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of July 22, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	285 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 10, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP INC
Mar 10, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERANT MORTGAGE
Mar 10, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 10, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 15, 2023
Deed Book / Page	4839 / 432
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 10, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0044880414
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jun 10, 2026
Property Address	285 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597
Document Number	4839000432
Book / Page	4839 / 432
Instrument Date	Jun 3, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	285 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000071,
Date	Jun 10, 2026
Book Page	4839/435
Instrument	202671

Lender

Name	RADIUS FINANCIAL GROUP INC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.37%
Max Rate	-1%

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2023
Property Address	285 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597
Document Number	0044880411
Book / Page	4488 / 411
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-000926
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 7, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	111 W 33RD ST # 1901, 1901, NEW YORK, NY 10001-2904
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0044880000000417
Date	Mar 15, 2023
Book Page	0000004488/0000000417
Instrument	002844

Lender

Name	AMERANT MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.87%
Type Change Date	Apr 1, 2020

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2023
Property Address	285 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5597
Document Number	0044880414
Book / Page	4488 / 414
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2023
Instrument	2023-000946
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	111 W 33RD ST # 1901, 1901, NEW YORK, NY 10001-2904

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$3,181.00 (+6.64%)	$125,520 (+8.69%) Land $16,400 Building $109,120	$313,800 (+8.69%) Land $41,000 Building $272,800
2024	$2,983.00 (+17.67%)	$115,480 (+3.63%) Land $16,400 Building $99,080	$288,700 (+3.63%) Land $41,000 Building $247,700
2023		$111,440 Land $10,000 Building $101,440	$278,600 Land $25,000 Building $253,600
2022	$2,535.00

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.

Flood

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	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

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T.

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