Newton County property record for 70 Blue Jay Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.589 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,024 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Mortgage Jul 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0049A-00000-143-000 |
| Primary APN | 0049A-00000-143-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,390 sqft |
| Basement Area | 716 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 716 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.589 acres) |
| Garage Area | 594 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 324 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 22306 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0049A 143 |
| Street Address | 70 BLUE JAY DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LT 150 AVERY PL UNIT THRE |
| Legal Subdivision | AVERY PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 150 |
| Legal Unit | THRE |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 100801 |
70 Blue Jay Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2019.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 BLUE JAY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0003879138 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3879 / 138 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0038790138 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 70 BLUE JAY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8555 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 BLUE JAY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8555 |
| Document Number | 0046580000000436 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Book Page | 0000004658/0000000436 |
| Name | US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 70 BLUE JAY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8555 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 BLUE JAY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8555 |
| Document Number | 0045290000000691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 0000004529/0000000691 |
| Name | US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 70 BLUE JAY DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8555 |
| Document Number | 0038790138 |
| Book / Page | 003879 / 000138 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 10305 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $172.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 BLUE JAY DR COVINGTON GA 300168555, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8555 |
| Document Number | 38790139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 003879/000139 |
| Instrument | 10306 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 8, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Blue Jay Dr was $3,024 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,024.00 Homeowner's exemption | $124,640 Land $18,000 Building $106,640 | $311,600 Land $45,000 Building $266,600 |
| 2023 | $116,640 Land $6,800 Building $109,840 | $291,600 Land $17,000 Building $274,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,480.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Blue Jay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · other causes |
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 70 Blue Jay Dr is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 80% 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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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