Newton County property record for 5677 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,427 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.719 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,600 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,366 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00280-00000-703-000 |
| Primary APN | 00280-00000-703-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,427 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,427 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.719 acres) |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 15479 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0028 703 |
| Street Address | 5677 SALEM RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-7916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 0.72AC SALEM RD |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 100902 |
5677 Salem Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2002.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5677 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000122089 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1220 / 89 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5677 Salem Rd was $1,366 with exemptions applied, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $1,366.00 (+2.4%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $97,640 (+3.61%) Land $13,000 Building $84,640 | $244,100 (+3.61%) Land $32,500 Building $211,600 |
| 2024 | $1,334.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $94,240 (+7.83%) Land $7,400 Building $86,840 | $235,600 (+7.83%) Land $18,500 Building $217,100 |
| 2023 | $87,400 Land $7,400 Building $80,000 | $218,500 Land $18,500 Building $200,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,086.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5677 Salem Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2015.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2015–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5677 Salem Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 88% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 99 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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