357 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 357 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	1.01 acres (43,996 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$228,500 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,626 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0045A-00000-067-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0045A-00000-067-000`
Alternative APNs	`0045A 067` `20706`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	3 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,280 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,210 sqft
Basement Area	474 sqft
Finished Basement	474 sqft
Unfinished Basement	238 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 2015
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	43,996 sqft (1.01 acres)
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	750 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	117 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	20706
Street Address	357 HIGHWAY 162
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-6621
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	1.01AC LL94 RCKY PLNS
Legal Subdivision	R3 MISC LAND - AREA 4
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	100600

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	357 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6621
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 28, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL
Jan 7, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE
Jun 25, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 21, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202281
Deed Book / Page	4326 / 330
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 9, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0033710289
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	357 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6621
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	357 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6621

Mortgage

Document Number	0045330000000477
Date	Jul 28, 2023
Book Page	0000004533/0000000477

Lender

Name	US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	348 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jan 7, 2022
Property Address	357 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6621
Document Number	0043260330
Book / Page	4326 / 330
Instrument Date	Jan 7, 2022
Instrument	2022-000081
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

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	357 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6621

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000530
Date	Jan 7, 2022
Instrument	000530

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jun 25, 2021
Property Address	357 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6621
Document Number	0042180640
Book / Page	4218 / 640
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2021
Instrument	2021-003462
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	670 STONEBRANCH DR, LOGANVILLE, GA 30052-6242
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2020
Property Address	357 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6621
Document Number	0040370532
Book / Page	004037 / 000532
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2020
Instrument	9664
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 10, 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	357 HIGHWAY 162 COVINGTON GA 300166621, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6621

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	$2,626.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption	$109,400 (+10.02%) Land $13,000 Building $96,400	$273,500 (+10.02%) Land $32,500 Building $241,000
2023		$99,440 Land $7,400 Building $92,040	$248,600 Land $18,500 Building $230,100
2022	$2,572.00

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

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 89% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH serves 74,364 people · EPA ID GA2170004
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	May 2025

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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