5189 Forest Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014 Property Records

Newton County property record for 5189 Forest Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 1,917 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.43 acres (18,731 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$3,204 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`C0120-00010-007-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`C0120-00010-007-000`
Alternative APNs	`C012 0001 007` `37195`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,917 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,567 sqft
Utility Area	140 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1993
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	18,731 sqft (0.43 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	57 sqft
Deck Area	112 sqft
Patio Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	37195
Old Parcel Number	C012 0001 007
Street Address	5189 FOREST DR SE
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30014-3232
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	S/D T&CNTRY BK B PT LT2 3
Legal Subdivision	CONYERS ST/ FLATROCK/ FLOYD STREET
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	2 3
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1035
Census Tract	100301

Owner

5189 Forest Dr SE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5189 FOREST DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3232
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	Aug 5, 2020
Deed Sale	Aug 5, 2020
Deed Document Number	0004054594
Deed Book / Page	3273 / 117
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 23, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	2014-003405
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Aug 18, 2020
Property Address	5189 FOREST DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3232
Document Number	0040540594
Book / Page	004054 / 000594
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2020
Instrument	11450
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 3, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SOLUTIONS

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5189 FOREST DR SE COVINGTON GA 300143232, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3232

Mortgage

Document Number	40540596
Date	Aug 18, 2020
Book Page	004054/000596
Instrument	11451

Lender

Name	STEARNS LNDG LLC
Address	LEWISVILLE, TX 75057

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 17, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5189 Forest Dr SE was $3,204 with a homeowner's exemption.

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	$3,204.00 Homeowner's exemption	$126,600 Land $17,600 Building $109,000	$316,500 Land $44,000 Building $272,500
2023		$82,040 Land $17,600 Building $64,440	$205,100 Land $44,000 Building $161,100
2022	$2,577.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5189 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	3 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 5189 Forest Dr SE is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 91% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% 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	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 225 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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