55 W Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 55 W Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size0.6 acres (26,136 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$2,034 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2017 Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN00010-00000-140-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN00010-00000-140-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0001 140
  • 141

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,352 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,339 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Exterior MaterialWood
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area26,136 sqft (0.6 acres)
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area124 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number141
Street Address55 W FOREST DR
CityCOVINGTON
StateGA
Zip30016-8007
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description.60AC LT 8 W FOREST EST
Legal SubdivisionWEST FOREST ESTATES
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Township / Civil DivisionCOVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract100903

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of April 14, 2026

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 4090, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85261-4090
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 21, 2025
Deed SaleMay 21, 2025
Prior SaleJul 11, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page4730 / 704
Prior Transfer DateOct 30, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc1564000165
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2017: Grant Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Recording DateFeb 22, 2017
Property Address55 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8007
Document Number0035350567
Book / Page003535 / 000567
Instrument DateSep 30, 2016
Instrument2060
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedMar 2, 2017
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address36C STRAND ST CHRISTIANSTED VI 00820, CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00820

Mortgage

Document Number35350567
DateFeb 22, 2017
Book Page003535/000567
Instrument2060
Lender
NameMSR LENDER LLC
Address5001 PLAZA ON THE LK, AUSTIN, TX 78746-1070
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueFeb 21, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyNewton County
Unified School DistrictNewton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,034.00 (+14.92%)$81,760 (+20.31%) Land $4,635 Building $77,125$204,400 (+20.31%) Land $11,587 Building $192,813
2023$67,960 Land $7,400 Building $60,560$169,900 Land $18,500 Building $151,400
2022$1,770.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1995)
Most Recent ClaimOct 1995 · tidal / storm surge

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 87% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Spectrum.

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