5798 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 5798 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,678 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.689 acres (30,056 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$227,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,502 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00280-00000-055-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00280-00000-055-000`
Alternative APNs	`0028 055` `14841`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	3 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,678 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,678 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1999
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	30,056 sqft (0.689 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	1,020 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	55 sqft
Deck Area	132 sqft
Patio Area	132 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14841
Old Parcel Number	0028 055
Street Address	5798 SALEM RD
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-4549
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	.69AC LL92 LD10 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	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	300 MONTGOMERY ST STE 350, 350, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104-1925
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 10, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jan 14, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESTAR FIN'L
Dec 16, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0000427494
Deed Book / Page	4274 / 94
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Sep 10, 2021
Property Address	5798 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549
Document Number	0042740094
Book / Page	4274 / 94
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2021
Instrument	2021-005481
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

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	300 MONTGOMERY ST STE 350, 350, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104-1925
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Jan 14, 2020
Property Address	5798 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549
Document Number	0039490139
Book / Page	003949 / 000139
Instrument Date	Dec 16, 2019
Instrument	566
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$160.00
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5798 SALEM RD COVINGTON GA 300164549, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549

Mortgage

Document Number	39490141
Date	Jan 14, 2020
Book Page	003949/000141
Instrument	567

Lender

Name	HOMESTAR FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 13, 2050

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2019
Property Address	5798 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549
Document Number	0039490139
Book / Page	3949 / 139
Instrument Date	Dec 16, 2019
Instrument	2019-005364
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2022

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	5798 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4549

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	$2,502.00 (+4.77%)	$100,560 (-) Land $5,484 Building $95,076	$251,400 (-) Land $13,709 Building $237,691
2023		$100,560 Land $5,920 Building $94,640	$251,400 Land $14,800 Building $236,600
2022	$2,388.00

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

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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