DeKalb County property record for 7279 Covington Hwy, Lithonia, GA 30058
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,623 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-121-05-005 |
| Primary APN | 16-121-05-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,572 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,296 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 297 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 236 sqft |
| Patio Area | 236 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 7279 COVINGTON HWY |
|---|---|
| City | LITHONIA |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30058-7665 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB GA |
| Township / Civil Division | LITHONIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 23320 |
7279 Covington Hwy is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2014.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of October 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 487 N STONE MTN LITHONIA RD, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088-1525 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0245240430 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7279 Covington Hwy was $4,623.
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Municipality | Stonecrest City |
| Unified School District | DeKalb County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,623.00 | $93,920 Land $18,000 Building $75,920 | $234,800 Land $45,000 Building $189,800 |
| 2023 | $4,746.00 (+38.45%) | $99,200 (+39.95%) Land $17,920 Building $81,280 | $248,000 (+39.95%) Land $44,800 Building $203,200 |
| 2022 | $3,428.00 | $70,880 Land $11,200 Building $59,680 | $177,200 Land $28,000 Building $149,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7279 Covington Hwy 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 25, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 7279 Covington Hwy is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 97.8% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | DEKALB COUNTY serves 743,000 people · EPA ID GA0890001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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