8153 Sterling Ln, Covington, GA 30014 Property Records

Newton County property record for 8153 Sterling Ln, Covington, GA 30014

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size	0.269 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner	Owner Name on File
Last Sale	$162,400 (Jul 2006)
Tax Bill	$3,653 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`C064A-00000-171-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`C064A-00000-171-000`
Alternative APNs	`C064A 171` `41043`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,028 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	806 sqft
Flooring	Other
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2004
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,761 sqft (0.269 acres)
Garage Area	860 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	100 sqft
Patio Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	41043
Old Parcel Number	C064A 171
Street Address	8153 STERLING LN
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30014-3784
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LT6 STERLING LAKES PH3UN2
Legal Subdivision	STERLING LAKES
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	COVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	100702

Owner

The current owner of 8153 Sterling Ln acquired it in February 2012.

Source: Newton County records, as of December 15, 2025

Owner of Record	Owner Name on File
Mailing Address	8153 STERLING LN, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3784
Occupancy	Owner Occupied

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 3, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 3, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 3, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0022230165
Deed Book / Page	002223 / 000165
Last Transfer Date	Feb 2, 2012
Transfer Doc	0029750386
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	8153 STERLING LN, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3784
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 17, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8153 STERLING LN, COVINGTON, GA 30014-3784

Mortgage

Document Number	0047720000000403
Date	Oct 20, 2025
Book Page	0000004772/0000000403
Instrument	2025011765

Lender

Name	NEWREZ

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8153 Sterling Ln was $3,653 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.4% from the year before.

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Georgia
Municipality	Covington City
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	$3,653.00 (-1.35%) Homeowner's exemption	$128,120 (+0.25%) Land $16,400 Building $111,720	$320,300 (+0.25%) Land $41,000 Building $279,300
2024	$3,703.00 Homeowner's exemption	$127,800 (+3.23%) Land $16,400 Building $111,400	$319,500 (+3.23%) Land $41,000 Building $278,500
2023		$123,800 Land $11,600 Building $112,200	$309,500 Land $29,000 Building $280,500
2022	$3,975.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8153 Sterling Ln 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 30, 2023

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 8153 Sterling Ln is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% 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	0.06% 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	COVINGTON serves 14,391 people · EPA ID GA2170001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023

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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000