Newton County property record for 70 W Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,600 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $935 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00010-00000-142-000 |
| Primary APN | 00010-00000-142-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,226 sqft |
| Utility Area | 70 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 143 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 W FOREST DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-4454 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .61AC LT 49 W FOREST EST |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST FOREST ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 100903 |
70 W Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2000.
Source: Newton County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4454 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 754 / 226 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0953000373 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 W Forest Dr was $935 with exemptions applied.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 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 | $935.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $79,440 Land $15,200 Building $64,240 | $198,600 Land $38,000 Building $160,600 |
| 2023 | $65,960 Land $7,400 Building $58,560 | $164,900 Land $18,500 Building $146,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,722.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 W Forest Dr 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 70 W Forest Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 87% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 113 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 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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