5147 Forest Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014 Property Records

Newton County property record for 5147 Forest Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.38 acres (16,553 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$142,000 (Jul 2006)
Tax Bill	$3,333 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`C0110-00030-004-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`C0110-00030-004-000`
Alternative APNs	`C011 0003 004` `37018`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,276 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,276 sqft
Basement Area	1,393 sqft
Finished Basement	1,393 sqft
Flooring	Concrete/Cement
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Fiber Cement Siding
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	16,553 sqft (0.38 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	296 sqft
Deck Area	200 sqft
Gazebo	Gazebo

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	37018
Old Parcel Number	C011 0003 004
Street Address	5147 FOREST DR SE
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30014-3231
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	.38AC LD9 LOT 11
Legal Subdivision	CONYERS ST/ FLATROCK/ FLOYD STREET
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	100302

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

5147 Forest Dr SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2006.

Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5147 FOREST DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3231
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 25, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 25, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 7, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0002240515
Deed Book / Page	2240 / 515
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	5147 FOREST DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3231
Document Number	0040470593
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 1, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5147 FOREST DR SE COVINGTON GA 300143231, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3231

Mortgage

Document Number	0040470593
Date	Aug 5, 2020
Book Page	004047/000593
Instrument	10755

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Aug 4, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5147 Forest Dr SE was $3,333 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.7% from the year before.

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
Municipality	Covington City
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	$3,333.00 (+6.72%) Homeowner's exemption	$123,120 (+13.37%) Land $17,600 Building $105,520	$307,800 (+13.37%) Land $44,000 Building $263,800
2024	$3,123.00 Homeowner's exemption	$108,600 (+6.1%) Land $17,600 Building $91,000	$271,500 (+6.1%) Land $44,000 Building $227,500
2023		$102,360 Land $17,600 Building $84,760	$255,900 Land $44,000 Building $211,900
2022	$3,191.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5147 Forest Dr SE 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
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

Wildfire risk around 5147 Forest Dr SE is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 88% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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	COVINGTON serves 14,391 people · EPA ID GA2170001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023

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 220 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: Hotwire Communications.

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