640 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 640 Lower River Rd, Covington, GA 30016 · Last verified December 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Square Footage4,117 sqft Heated Area
Lot Size217,800 sqft (5 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$5,000 (1985)
Tax Bill$3,873.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN00470-00000-070-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0047 070
  • 21331

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Building Area4,117 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor1,933 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringOther Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Foundation TypeMat/Raft Foundation (Slab) Foundation
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area217,800 sqft (5 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area152 sqft Deck
Patio Area200 sqft Patio
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area138 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Account Number21331
Old Parcel Number0047 070
Street Address640 LOWER RIVER RD
CityCOVINGTON
StateGA
Zip30016-8270
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description5AC LOWER RIVER ROAD
Legal SubdivisionR4 MISC LAND - AREA 7
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Minor Civil DivisionCOVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1009
Census Tract100600

Owner

Source: Newton County records · APN 00470-00000-070-000

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address640 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8270
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 02, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ASSOCIATED CREDIT UNION
Apr 22, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
TRUIST BANK
Feb 06, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
UNITED COMMUNITY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 10, 1985 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 10, 1985 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number0000028836
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Property Address640 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8270
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 03, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address640 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8270
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0042050000000223
DateJun 02, 2021
Book Page0000004205/0000000223
Instrument010317
Lender
NameASSOCIATED CREDIT UNION
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJan 01, 2041

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Property Address640 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8270
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address640 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8270

Mortgage

Document Number0046110000000290
DateApr 22, 2024
Book Page0000004611/0000000290
InstrumentD2024004076
Lender
NameTRUIST BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2054

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Property Address640 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8270
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 03, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address640 LOWER RIVER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8270

Mortgage

Document Number0044770000000158
DateFeb 06, 2023
Book Page0000004477/0000000158
Instrument001342
Lender
NameUNITED COMMUNITY BANK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term288 Months
DueJan 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newton County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyNewton County
Unified School DistrictNewton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,873.00 (+11.74%) Homeowner's exemption$164,640 (+18.51%) Land $29,000 Building $135,640$411,600 (+18.51%) Land $72,500 Building $339,100
2023$138,920 Land $25,000 Building $113,920$347,300 Land $62,500 Building $284,800
2022$3,466.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Newton County (13217C), updated September 30, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 44% of the US · above 39% of Georgia
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 1,449 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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

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