5746 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 5746 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,439 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	1.27 acres (55,321 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$130,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,407 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Mortgage Dec 2023 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00280-00000-053-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00280-00000-053-000`
Alternative APNs	`0028 053` `14839`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	3 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,439 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,439 sqft
Utility Area	144 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1992
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	55,321 sqft (1.27 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	226 sqft
Deck Area	144 sqft
Patio Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14839
Old Parcel Number	0028 053
Street Address	5746 SALEM RD
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-4549
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	1.27AC SALEM RD
Legal Subdivision	R3 MISC LAND - AREA 6
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	100507

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Co-owner	Co-owner on Record
Mailing Address	18309 KENSINGTON PT, LITHONIA, GA 30038-3261
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 18, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage DART COLLATERAL MANAGER
Dec 19, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 17, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 10, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage KIAVI FUNDING
May 6, 2022	Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage KIAVI FUNDING

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 17, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0004577205
Deed Book / Page	4577 / 205
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	5746 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 18, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6340 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85718-3179

Mortgage

Document Number	0047800000000521
Date	Nov 18, 2025
Book Page	0000004780/0000000521

Lender

Name	DART COLLATERAL MANAGER

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2055

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Dec 19, 2023
Property Address	5746 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549
Document Number	0045770205
Book / Page	4577 / 205
Instrument Date	Dec 5, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	5746 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Oct 17, 2023
Property Address	5746 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549
Document Number	0045590406
Book / Page	4559 / 406
Instrument Date	Oct 12, 2023
Instrument	D2023012357
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 15, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5746 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	5746 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 30, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5746 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549

Mortgage

Document Number	0043850000000559
Date	May 10, 2022
Book Page	0000004385/0000000559
Instrument	008438

Lender

Name	KIAVI FUNDING

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2023

May 2022: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Limited Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	May 6, 2022
Property Address	5746 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549
Document Number	0043850552
Book / Page	4385 / 552
Instrument Date	May 6, 2022
Instrument	2022-002528
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 23, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9115 MORRIS DR SW, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3724
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008438
Date	May 6, 2022
Instrument	008438

Lender

Name	KIAVI FUNDING

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	8 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2023

Mortgage

Document Number	0043890000000725
Date	May 19, 2022
Book Page	0000004389/0000000725
Instrument	009027

Lender

Name	CHU TIMOTHY

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Due	Jan 1, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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	$1,407.00 (+54.28%)	$56,560 (-20.07%) Land $13,000 Building $43,560	$141,400 (-20.07%) Land $32,500 Building $108,900
2023		$70,760 (+135.24%) Land $7,400 Building $63,360	$176,900 (+135.24%) Land $18,500 Building $158,400
2022	$912.00	$30,080 Land $7,400 Building $22,680	$75,200 Land $18,500 Building $56,700

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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