747 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 747 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.51 acres (22,216 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$49,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$629 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Sale Sep 2023 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0046A-00000-051-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0046A-00000-051-000`
Alternative APNs	`0046A 051` `21040`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	3 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	968 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	968 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	22,216 sqft (0.51 acres)
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	21040
Street Address	747 HIGHWAY 162
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-5191
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	.51AC GA HWY 162
Legal Subdivision	R3 MISC LAND - AREA 7
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	100600

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of October 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	13591 BROWN BRIDGE RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-4118
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 25, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 7, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Sep 7, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TAN INDUSTRIES
Dec 6, 2022	Public Action, Foreclosure
Dec 28, 2018	Tax Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction
Dec 28, 2018	Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	4552 / 306
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 27, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0045460568
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2023
Property Address	747 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5191
Document Number	0045520306
Book / Page	4552 / 306
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 10, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Verified / From Affidavit
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	747 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5191

September 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2023
Property Address	747 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5191
Document Number	0045460568
Book / Page	4546 / 568
Instrument Date	Aug 27, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	747 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5191

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2023
Property Address	747 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5191
Document Number	0045460570
Book / Page	4546 / 570
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 27, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	747 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5191
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0045460000000572
Date	Sep 7, 2023
Book Page	0000004546/0000000572

Lender

Name	TAN INDUSTRIES

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2024

December 2022: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document Type	Public Action
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2022
Property Address	747 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5191
Document Number	0044700524
Book / Page	4470 / 524
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2022
Instrument	2023-000063
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2971 BEA MAR DR, MARIETTA, GA 30062-6705

December 2018: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2018
Property Address	747 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5191
Document Number	0037870002
Book / Page	003787 / 000002
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2018
Instrument	15626
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2019

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$3.27
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Foreclosure Auction Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	240 CHASTAIN MANOR DR NORCROSS GA 300712185, NORCROSS, GA 30071-2185

December 2018: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2018
Property Address	747 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5191
Document Number	0037870004
Book / Page	003787 / 000004
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2018
Instrument	15628
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jan 21, 2019

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$2.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	747 HIGHWAY 162 COVINGTON GA 300165191, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5191

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
County	Newton County
Unified School District	Newton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$629.00 (+52.67%)	$25,280 (+51.92%) Land $13,000 Building $12,280	$63,200 (+51.92%) Land $32,500 Building $30,700
2023		$16,640 (+22.35%) Land $5,920 Building $10,720	$41,600 (+22.35%) Land $14,800 Building $26,800
2022	$412.00	$13,600 Land $5,920 Building $7,680	$34,000 Land $14,800 Building $19,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 84% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 129 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
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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