Newton County property record for 3171 Legion Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 ba · 1,343 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,970 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C0180-00010-004-000 |
| Primary APN | C0180-00010-004-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,343 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,617 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 37747 |
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| Street Address | 3171 LEGION DR SE |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-3178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BKL 6 LEGION DR. .21AC |
| Legal Subdivision | LEGION/BROOKHAVEN/MONT |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 100302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Covington Historic District listed 1998 · 612 contributing resources · NRIS 98000969 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
3171 Legion Dr SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 3171 LEGION DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3178 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
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| Sep 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214751 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4266 / 173 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 3171 LEGION DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3178 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3171 LEGION DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3178 |
| Document Number | 0042660000000176 |
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| Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 0000004266/0000000176 |
| Instrument | 017916 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3171 LEGION DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3178 |
| Document Number | 0042660173 |
| Book / Page | 4266 / 173 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-004751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3171 LEGION DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3178 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3171 Legion Dr SE was $2,970.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Covington City |
| County | Newton County |
| Unified School District | Newton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
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| 2025 | $2,970.00 | $99,840 Land $26,000 Building $73,840 | $249,600 Land $65,000 Building $184,600 |
| 2023 | $91,760 Land $12,000 Building $79,760 | $229,400 Land $30,000 Building $199,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,848.00 |
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 3171 Legion Dr SE 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 risk around 3171 Legion Dr SE is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 84% of Georgia |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | COVINGTON serves 14,391 people · EPA ID GA2170001 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ClearWave, Xfinity.
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