Newton County property record for 285 Mountain Way, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,609 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Second Mortgage Sep 2024 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0047C-00000-146-000 |
| Primary APN | 0047C-00000-146-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 21674 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 MOUNTAIN WAY |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-7195 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT 218 MOUNTAINVIEW EST U |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAINVIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 218 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
285 Mountain Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Newton County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 MOUNTAIN WAY, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7195 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage INLAND BANK AND TRUST |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage INLAND BANK AND TRUST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202587 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4689 / 398 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0018760246 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 285 MOUNTAIN WAY, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7195 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MOUNTAIN WAY, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7195 |
| Document Number | 0041780000000376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000004178/0000000376 |
| Instrument | 006942 |
| Name | INLAND BANK AND TRUST |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 285 MOUNTAIN WAY, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7195 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MOUNTAIN WAY, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7195 |
| Document Number | 0046540000000010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Book Page | 0000004654/0000000010 |
| Instrument | D2024009515 |
| Name | US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 285 MOUNTAIN WAY, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7195 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MOUNTAIN WAY, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7195 |
| Document Number | 0045830000000634 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Book Page | 0000004583/0000000634 |
| Name | US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 285 MOUNTAIN WAY, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7195 |
| Document Number | 0041780360 |
| Book / Page | 4178 / 360 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-001866 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2023 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MOUNTAIN WAY, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7195 |
| Document Number | 0041780000000362 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000004178/0000000362 |
| Instrument | 006941 |
| Name | INLAND BANK AND TRUST |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Mountain Way was $2,609.
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 | $2,609.00 | $102,480 Land $16,000 Building $86,480 | $256,200 Land $40,000 Building $216,200 |
| 2023 | $93,080 Land $8,000 Building $85,080 | $232,700 Land $20,000 Building $212,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,262.00 |
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 285 Mountain Way 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 285 Mountain Way 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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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