Newton County property record for 526 McDonald Rd, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 2.01 acres (87,556 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,282 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00890-00000-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 00890-00000-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Utility Area | 56 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,556 sqft (2.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 92 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 30607 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 MCDONALD RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014-5784 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 2.01AC MCDONALD RD |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | MANSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 100203 |
526 McDonald Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Newton County records, as of June 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 MCDONALD RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5784 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216708 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4306 / 7 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 526 MCDONALD RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5784 |
| Document Number | 0043060007 |
| Book / Page | 4306 / 7 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-006708 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 526 MCDONALD RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-5784 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 McDonald Rd was $2,282, up 13.8% from the year before.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton County |
| Unified School District | Newton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,282.00 (+13.76%) | $91,720 (+15.81%) Land $13,000 Building $78,720 | $229,300 (+15.81%) Land $32,500 Building $196,800 |
| 2024 | $2,006.00 | $79,200 (+7.73%) Land $7,400 Building $71,800 | $198,000 (+7.73%) Land $18,500 Building $179,500 |
| 2023 | $73,520 Land $7,400 Building $66,120 | $183,800 Land $18,500 Building $165,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,886.00 |
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 526 McDonald Rd 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 526 McDonald Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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