Newton County property record for 617 Richards Chapel Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,412 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $12,600 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,893 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00160-00000-055-000 |
| Primary APN | 00160-00000-055-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,412 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,348 sqft |
| Utility Area | 60 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Deck Area | 740 sqft |
| Patio Area | 740 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8723 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 RICHARDS CHAPEL RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-4494 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1AC RICHARDS CHAPEL ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 100905 |
617 Richards Chapel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1995.
Source: Newton County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 RICHARDS CHAPEL RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4494 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 570 / 331 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Richards Chapel Rd was $1,893 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 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 | $1,893.00 Homeowner's exemption | $82,000 Land $11,200 Building $70,800 | $205,000 Land $28,000 Building $177,000 |
| 2023 | $65,920 Land $7,400 Building $58,520 | $164,800 Land $18,500 Building $146,300 | |
| 2022 | $1,647.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 Richards Chapel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 617 Richards Chapel Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 89% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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