Newton County property record for 700 Ridge Ave, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 704 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres (51,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,822 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0045A-00000-053-000 |
| Primary APN | 0045A-00000-053-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 704 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 51,401 sqft (1.17 acres) |
| Deck Area | 66 sqft |
| Patio Area | 66 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 20691 |
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| Old Parcel Number | 0045A 053 |
| Street Address | 700 RIDGE AVE |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-4672 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.18AC RIDGE AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | R3 MISC LAND - AREA 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2850 LENORA SPRINGS DR, SNELLVILLE, GA 30039-5228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0032980442 |
| Deed Book / Page | 003298 / 000442 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0035680468 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 700 RIDGE AVE, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4672 |
| Document Number | 0035680468 |
| Book / Page | 003568 / 000468 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 5831 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 3347 LILBURN GA 300483347, LILBURN, GA 30048-3347 |
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 | $1,822.00 (+4.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,520 (+14.33%) Land $13,000 Building $65,520 | $196,300 (+14.33%) Land $32,500 Building $163,800 |
| 2023 | $68,680 Land $7,400 Building $61,280 | $171,700 Land $18,500 Building $153,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,743.00 |
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 62% of the US · lower than 80% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 |
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| 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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