Newton County property record for 6838 Hwy 212, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,900 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,342 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00070-00000-020-C00 |
| Primary APN | 00070-00000-020-C00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 1101 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0007 020C |
| Street Address | 6838 HIGHWAY 212 |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-4437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 2AC HWY 212 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK HILL RD |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 100903 |
The current owner of 6838 Hwy 212 bought it in October 2004.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6838 HIGHWAY 212, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001768456 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1768 / 456 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6838 Hwy 212 was $3,342 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $3,342.00 (+3.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,320 (+7.16%) Land $16,800 Building $124,520 | $353,300 (+7.16%) Land $42,000 Building $311,300 |
| 2024 | $3,242.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,880 (+35.85%) Land $23,040 Building $108,840 | $329,700 (+35.85%) Land $57,600 Building $272,100 |
| 2023 | $97,080 Land $5,600 Building $91,480 | $242,700 Land $14,000 Building $228,700 | |
| 2022 | $2,131.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6838 Hwy 212 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
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 Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1995 · tidal / storm surge |
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 6838 Hwy 212 is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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