5148 Forest Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014 Property Records

Newton County property record for 5148 Forest Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3.5 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.41 acres (17,860 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$350,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,584 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`C0120-00060-002-B00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`C0120-00060-002-B00`
Alternative APNs	`C012 0006 002B` `37265`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,304 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,304 sqft
Basement Area	1,449 sqft
Finished Basement	1,449 sqft
Unfinished Basement	728 sqft
Utility Area	64 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	17,860 sqft (0.41 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	400 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Patio
Porch Area	96 sqft
Deck Area	240 sqft
Patio Area	240 sqft
Storage Building	Storage Building

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	37265
Street Address	5148 FOREST DR SE
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30014-3225
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	.41AC LOT 2 BLK G T&CNTRY
Legal Subdivision	CONYERS ST/ FLATROCK/ FLOYD STREET
Legal Block	G
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1030
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

5148 Forest Dr SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5148 FOREST DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3225
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	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 26, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 26, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20222783
Deed Book / Page	4392 / 607
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 19, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0029640247
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	May 19, 2022
Property Address	5148 FOREST DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3225
Document Number	0043920607
Book / Page	4392 / 607
Instrument Date	May 19, 2022
Instrument	2022-002783
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 4, 2024

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	5148 FOREST DR SE # 9108, 9108, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3225

Mortgage

Document Number	0043920000000610
Date	May 26, 2022
Book Page	0000004392/0000000610
Instrument	009446

Lender

Name	SOUTHEAST MORTGAGE

Agreement

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

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5148 Forest Dr SE was $3,584 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 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	$3,584.00 Homeowner's exemption	$125,640 Land $17,600 Building $108,040	$314,100 Land $44,000 Building $270,100
2023		$126,320 Land $17,600 Building $108,720	$315,800 Land $44,000 Building $271,800
2022	$3,043.00

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 5148 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 5148 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.

Nearby Properties on Forest Dr SE

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures