Newton County property record for 53 Poplar St, Covington, GA 30014
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,583 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | P0010-00000-134-000 |
| Primary APN | P0010-00000-134-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,527 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | 63 sqft |
| Patio Area | 63 sqft |
| Account Number | 43073 |
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| Old Parcel Number | P001 134 |
| Street Address | 53 POPLAR ST |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .15AC 53 POPLAR STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTERDALE |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Porterdale Historic District listed 2001 · 504 contributing resources · NRIS 01000974 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
53 Poplar St is owned by a company that bought it in June 2024.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 163, COVINGTON, GA 30015-0163 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0004628362 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4628 / 362 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Poplar St was $1,583.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton County |
| Municipality | Porterdale City |
| Unified School District | Newton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,583.00 | $40,840 Land $10,000 Building $30,840 | $102,100 Land $25,000 Building $77,100 |
| 2023 | $33,480 Land $5,600 Building $27,880 | $83,700 Land $14,000 Building $69,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,252.00 |
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 53 Poplar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2009 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 53 Poplar St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH serves 74,364 people · EPA ID GA2170004 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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