40 Forest Ct, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 40 Forest Ct, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,663 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size	0.34 acres (14,810 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$129,900 (Feb 1999)
Tax Bill	$2,840 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Apr 2018 Loan Modification
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0027E-00000-156-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0027E-00000-156-000`
Alternative APNs	`0027E 156` `14039`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,663 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,663 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1998
Effective Year Built	Effective 1998
Exterior Material	Fiber Cement Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	14,810 sqft (0.34 acres)
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	170 sqft
Patio Area	170 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14039
Street Address	40 FOREST CT
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-7262
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LT 132 WISTERIA MANOR PHS
Legal Subdivision	WISTERIA & IVEY BROOKE
Legal Lot Number	132
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	100503

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of June 15, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	40 FOREST CT, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7262
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 5, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL
Apr 12, 2018	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOVERNMENT LO TR 2011-FV1 (CT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 26, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 26, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	803 / 513
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	May 5, 2026
Property Address	40 FOREST CT, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7262
Document Number	0048280000000462
Book / Page	4828 / 462
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2026
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	40 FOREST CT, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7262

Mortgage

Document Number	4828000462,
Date	May 5, 2026
Book Page	4828/462

Lender

Name	US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	264 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

Interest

Rate	6.11%
Max Rate	-1%

April 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	40 FOREST CT, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7262
Document Number	0037000423
Instrument Date	Apr 12, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 31, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	40 FOREST CT COVINGTON GA 300167262, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7262

Mortgage

Document Number	0037000423
Date	May 15, 2018
Book Page	003700/000423
Instrument	5848

Lender

Name	GOVERNMENT LO TR 2011-FV1 (CT)
Address	WILMINGTON, DE 19809

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 14, 2048

Interest

Rate	4.12%

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	$2,840.00 (+3.61%) Homeowner's exemption	$118,880 (+7.99%) Land $19,200 Building $99,680	$297,200 (+7.99%) Land $48,000 Building $249,200
2024	$2,741.00 (+5.14%) Homeowner's exemption	$110,080 (+11.42%) Land $19,200 Building $90,880	$275,200 (+11.42%) Land $48,000 Building $227,200
2023		$98,800 Land $8,800 Building $90,000	$247,000 Land $22,000 Building $225,000
2022	$2,607.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 80% of the US · lower than 94% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 208 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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