Newton County property record for 5196 Forest Dr SE, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,738 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,493 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C0120-00020-008-000 |
| Primary APN | C0120-00020-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,738 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,738 sqft |
| Basement Area | 804 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 804 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Garage Area | 741 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 345 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 37204 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | C012 0002 008 |
| Street Address | 5196 FOREST DR SE |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-3226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1/2 LOT 2C ALL OF LT 3C |
| Legal Subdivision | CONYERS ST/ FLATROCK/ FLOYD STREET |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2C |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 100301 |
5196 Forest Dr SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5196 FOREST DR SE, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000472797 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4727 / 97 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5196 Forest Dr SE was $3,493 with a homeowner's exemption, up 20.7% from the year before.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| Municipality | Covington City |
| County | Newton County |
| Unified School District | Newton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,493.00 (+20.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $140,880 (+39.43%) Land $17,600 Building $123,280 | $352,200 (+39.43%) Land $44,000 Building $308,200 |
| 2024 | $2,895.00 Homeowner's exemption | $101,040 (+4.55%) Land $17,600 Building $83,440 | $252,600 (+4.55%) Land $44,000 Building $208,600 |
| 2023 | $96,640 Land $17,600 Building $79,040 | $241,600 Land $44,000 Building $197,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,040.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5196 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 risk around 5196 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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