5870 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 5870 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Details	2 ba · 1,553 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.6 acres (26,136 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$750,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,630 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Mortgage May 2023 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`00280-00000-058-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`00280-00000-058-000`
Alternative APNs	`0028 058` `14845`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,553 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,481 sqft
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Exterior Material	Brick Veneer
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	26,136 sqft (0.6 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	54 sqft
Deck Area	363 sqft
Patio Area	363 sqft
Canopy	2,544 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14845
Street Address	5870 SALEM RD
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-7141
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	.80AC SALEM ROAD
Legal Subdivision	HWY 81 / HWY 162 CORRIDOR
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2024
Census Tract	100507

Owner

5870 Salem Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2023.

Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	2118 SUGARSTONE CT, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043-5053
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 17, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PIEDMONT BANK
May 19, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 1, 2020	Deed of Trust, Transfer DOUG DOSTER RENTALS LLC
Sep 3, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 1, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20232041
Deed Book / Page	4517 / 303
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 1, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0032910035
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	5870 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7141
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2118 SUGARSTONE CT, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043-5053

Mortgage

Document Number	0045400000000581
Date	Aug 17, 2023
Book Page	0000004540/0000000581

Lender

Name	PIEDMONT BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2024

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	May 19, 2023
Property Address	5870 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7141
Document Number	0045170303
Book / Page	4517 / 303
Instrument Date	May 19, 2023
Instrument	2023-002041
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2118 SUGARSTONE CT, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043-5053

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Transfer

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	5870 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7141
Document Number	0040630621
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	68 CEDAR RD COVINGTON GA 300165105, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5105

Mortgage

Document Number	0040630621
Date	Sep 3, 2020
Book Page	004063/000621
Instrument	12368

Lender

Name	DOUG DOSTER RENTALS LLC
Address	376 OAK HILL RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4559

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Sep 2, 2040

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Sep 3, 2020
Property Address	5870 SALEM RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7141
Document Number	0040630620
Book / Page	004063 / 000620
Instrument Date	Sep 1, 2020
Instrument	12367
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$175.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	5870 SALEM RD COVINGTON GA 300167141, COVINGTON, GA 30016-7141

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5870 Salem Rd was $1,630.

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 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	$1,630.00	$65,520 Land $12,800 Building $52,720	$163,800 Land $32,000 Building $131,800
2023		$5,240 (-) Land $4,800 Building $440	$13,100 (-) Land $12,000 Building $1,100
2022	$158.00	$5,240 Land $4,800 Building $440	$13,100 Land $12,000 Building $1,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5870 Salem Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 5870 Salem Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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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