Newton County property record for 686 Stewart Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 1.69 acres (73,616 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $992 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Dec 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00480-00000-009-A00 |
| Primary APN | 00480-00000-009-A00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Utility Area | 66 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 73,616 sqft (1.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 198 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 21967 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0048 009A |
| Street Address | 686 STEWART RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.69AC TR G JOHNSON EST |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Legal Tract | G |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 100801 |
686 Stewart Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1272 LAKEVIEW DR NW, CONYERS, GA 30012-4485 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage KNIGHT JOHN III |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0004415170 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3786 / 611 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2018-004925 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 686 STEWART RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8220 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 686 STEWART RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8220 |
| Document Number | 0044150000000171 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 0000004415/0000000171 |
| Instrument | 012800 |
| Name | KNIGHT JOHN III |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 686 STEWART RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8220 |
| Document Number | 0037860611 |
| Book / Page | 003786 / 000611 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15615 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $36.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 495 W LAKE DR OXFORD GA 300543624, OXFORD, GA 30054-3624 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Stewart Rd was $992.
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 | $992.00 | $39,880 Land $16,240 Building $23,640 | $99,700 Land $40,600 Building $59,100 |
| 2023 | $18,316 Land $7,923 Building $10,393 | $45,790 Land $19,808 Building $25,982 | |
| 2022 | $555.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 686 Stewart Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 686 Stewart Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 65% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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