Newton County property record for 78 Pickens Rd, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,524 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00490-00000-083-000 |
| Primary APN | 00490-00000-083-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,377 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,377 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 136 sqft |
| Patio Area | 136 sqft |
| Storage Building | 450 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 22143 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0049 083 |
| Street Address | 78 PICKENS RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-5645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.5AC LT 5 PICKENS ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | PICKENS ROAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 100801 |
78 Pickens Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 PICKENS RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000337390 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3004 / 218 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Pickens Rd was $1,524 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.6% from the year before.
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 | $1,524.00 (+0.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,120 (+2.26%) Land $9,000 Building $56,120 | $162,800 (+2.26%) Land $22,500 Building $140,300 |
| 2024 | $1,515.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,680 (+15.2%) Land $9,000 Building $54,680 | $159,200 (+15.2%) Land $22,500 Building $136,700 |
| 2023 | $55,280 Land $7,200 Building $48,080 | $138,200 Land $18,000 Building $120,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,428.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Pickens Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2020 · other causes |
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 78 Pickens Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 73% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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