Newton County property record for 656 Bethany Rd, Covington, GA 30016 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,059 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,592 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00160-00000-018-000 |
| Primary APN | 00160-00000-018-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 190 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 190 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 8682 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 656 BETHANY RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1AC LL24 BETHNY RD |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 100905 |
Source: Newton County records · APN 00160-00000-018-000
Assessment roll updated December 16, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 145 BROWN RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5103 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4553 / 7 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 656 BETHANY RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8708 |
| Document Number | 0045530007 |
| Book / Page | 4553 / 7 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 100 USHER RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-9203 |
Source: Newton County records · Assessment roll updated December 16, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton County |
| Unified School District | Newton County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,592.00 (+74.95%) | $64,000 (+78.97%) Land $11,200 Building $52,800 | $160,000 (+78.97%) Land $28,000 Building $132,000 |
| 2023 | $35,760 (+19.04%) Land $7,400 Building $28,360 | $89,400 (+19.04%) Land $18,500 Building $70,900 | |
| 2022 | $910.00 | $30,040 Land $7,400 Building $22,640 | $75,100 Land $18,500 Building $56,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Newton County (13217C), updated September 30, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 132171009051, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 26% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,471 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 38 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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