Newton County property record for 70 Shepherd Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,137 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 4.03 acres (175,547 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $48,500 (Apr 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $321 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0028A-00000-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 0028A-00000-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,137 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,137 sqft |
| Utility Area | 140 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 175,547 sqft (4.03 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 51 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 15483 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0028A 003 |
| Street Address | 70 SHEPHERD DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-4336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 4.03AC LL93 LD 10 SALEM R |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 100507 |
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 SHEPHERD DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000546251 |
| Deed Book / Page | 546 / 251 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $321.00 (+83.43%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $58,680 (+27.68%) Land $31,200 Building $27,480 | $146,700 (+27.68%) Land $78,000 Building $68,700 |
| 2024 | $175.00 (-84.73%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $45,960 (+5.03%) Land $17,760 Building $28,200 | $114,900 (+5.03%) Land $44,400 Building $70,500 |
| 2023 | $43,760 Land $17,760 Building $26,000 | $109,400 Land $44,400 Building $65,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,146.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 89% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH serves 74,364 people · EPA ID GA2170004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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