5202 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 5202 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 2,356 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	2.5 acres (108,900 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$135,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,840 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00280-00000-170-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00280-00000-170-000`
Alternative APNs	`0028 170` `14960`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	3 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,356 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	2,356 sqft
Flooring	Softwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Exterior Material	Wood
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	108,900 sqft (2.5 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	210 sqft
Deck Area	846 sqft
Patio Area	846 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14960
Old Parcel Number	0028 170
Street Address	5202 SALEM RD
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-4544
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	2.50AC SALEM ROAD
Legal Subdivision	R3 MISC LAND - AREA 6
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2023
Census Tract	100507

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5202 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4544
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0003701408
Deed Book / Page	3701 / 408
Last Transfer Date	May 16, 2018
Transfer Doc	0037010408
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	May 16, 2018
Property Address	5202 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4544
Document Number	0037010408
Book / Page	003701 / 000408
Instrument Date	May 11, 2018
Instrument	5937
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 9, 2019
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$135.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	5202 SALEM RD COVINGTON GA 300164544, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4544

Mortgage

Document Number	37010410
Date	May 16, 2018
Book Page	003701/000410
Instrument	5938

Lender

Name	MAGNOLIA BK
Type	Bank
Address	CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY 42718

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 15, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 (+13.28%) Homeowner's exemption	$120,440 (+14.92%) Land $22,080 Building $98,360	$301,100 (+14.92%) Land $55,200 Building $245,900
2023		$104,800 Land $12,560 Building $92,240	$262,000 Land $31,400 Building $230,600
2022	$2,507.00

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 66% of the US · lower than 89% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Xfinity.

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