315 Benton Rd, Covington, GA 30014 Property Records

Newton County property record for 315 Benton Rd, Covington, GA 30014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4.5 ba · 2,504 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	5 acres (217,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$429,000 (Feb 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,260 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Sale Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`01040-00000-038-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01040-00000-038-000`
Alternative APNs	`0104 038` `32800`

Interior

Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,504 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	951 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Garage Area	506 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	599 sqft
Deck Area	340 sqft
Patio Area	340 sqft
Storage Building	1,800 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	32800
Street Address	315 BENTON RD
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30014-7513
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LT 3 BENTON DAIRY EST LD1
Legal Subdivision	BENTON DAIRY ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	MANSFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	100203

Owner

315 Benton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2023.

Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	315 BENTON RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-7513
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 31, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 31, 2023	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NFM
Oct 7, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
May 20, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 13, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 13, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 25, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023520
Deed Book / Page	4478 / 680
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 31, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0044780696
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jan 31, 2023
Property Address	315 BENTON RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-7513
Document Number	0044780696
Book / Page	4478 / 696
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2023
Instrument	2023-000521
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	315 BENTON RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-7513

January 2023: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jan 31, 2023
Property Address	315 BENTON RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-7513
Document Number	0044780680
Book / Page	4478 / 680
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2023
Instrument	2023-000520
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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	315 BENTON RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-7513

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001578
Date	Jan 31, 2023
Instrument	001578

Lender

Name	NFM

Agreement

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

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Oct 7, 2020
Property Address	315 BENTON RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-7513
Document Number	0040800231
Book / Page	004080 / 000231
Instrument Date	Oct 2, 2020
Instrument	14283
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2020
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	315 BENTON RD COVINGTON GA 300147513, COVINGTON, GA 30014-7513

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	May 20, 2019
Property Address	315 BENTON RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-7513
Document Number	0038420141
Book / Page	003842 / 000141
Instrument Date	May 17, 2019
Instrument	6187
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	315 BENTON RD COVINGTON GA 300147513, COVINGTON, GA 30014-7513

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 315 Benton Rd was $4,260 with a homeowner's exemption.

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	$4,260.00 Homeowner's exemption	$175,080 Land $24,000 Building $151,080	$437,700 Land $60,000 Building $377,700
2023		$159,840 Land $17,000 Building $142,840	$399,600 Land $42,500 Building $357,100
2022	$3,706.00

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

FEMA maps place 315 Benton Rd 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 315 Benton Rd is low, with a 0.07% 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	0.07% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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