527 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 527 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 946 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	3.6 acres (156,816 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$140,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill	$549 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2025 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00160-00000-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00160-00000-001-000`
Alternative APNs	`0016 001` `8652`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	3 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	946 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	946 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1982
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	156,816 sqft (3.6 acres)
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	24 sqft
Lean-To	200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	8652
Street Address	527 RICHARDS CHAPEL RD
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-4494
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	3.60AC RICHARDS CHAPEL RD
Legal Subdivision	R3 MISC LAND - AREA 10
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	100905

Owner

527 Richards Chapel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.

Source: Newton County records, as of June 30, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	527 RICHARDS CHAPEL RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4494
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

Date	Document
Jan 14, 2026	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer MOTE RICKY RAY AND MOTE BOBBIE R
Dec 2, 2025	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 14, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 14, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2026479
Deed Book / Page	4796 / 668
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2026
Property Address	527 RICHARDS CHAPEL RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4494
Document Number	0047960668
Book / Page	4796 / 668
Instrument Date	Jan 8, 2026
Instrument	2026-000479
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 30, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	527 RICHARDS CHAPEL RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4494

Mortgage

Document Number	2026000480
Date	Jan 14, 2026
Instrument	2026-000480

Lender

Name	MOTE RICKY RAY AND MOTE BOBBIE R

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

December 2025: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Dec 2, 2025
Property Address	527 RICHARDS CHAPEL RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4494
Document Number	0047840067
Book / Page	4784 / 67
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	506 RICHARDS CHAPEL RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4491

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 527 Richards Chapel Rd was $549 with exemptions applied.

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 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	$549.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$66,840 Land $24,640 Building $42,200	$167,100 Land $61,600 Building $105,500
2023		$50,720 Land $16,280 Building $34,440	$126,800 Land $40,700 Building $86,100
2022	$1,318.00

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 527 Richards Chapel 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	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 527 Richards Chapel Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% 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	0.07% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

Nearby Properties on Richards Chapel Rd

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

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