836 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 836 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 2,606 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size1.01 acres (43,996 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$2,114 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
May 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0046A-00000-084-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0046A-00000-084-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0046A 084
  • 21076

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,606 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area1,551 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area43,996 sqft (1.01 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area193 sqft
Deck Area180 sqft
Patio Area180 sqft
Canopy250 sqft
Guest House729 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number21076
Street Address836 HIGHWAY 162
CityCOVINGTON
StateGA
Zip30016-5174
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description1.01AC HWY 162 ROGERS LN
Legal SubdivisionR3 MISC LAND - AREA 7
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Township / Civil DivisionCOVINGTON-PORTERDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract100904

Owner

Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address836 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5174
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 15, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 3, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 15, 2023
Deed SaleSep 15, 2023
Prior SaleSep 19, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page4549 / 601
Prior Transfer DateMay 3, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0045040657
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Recording DateSep 15, 2023
Property Address836 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5174
Document Number0045490601
Book / Page4549 / 601
Instrument DateSep 8, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address836 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5174

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionNEWTON GA
Recording DateMay 3, 2023
Property Address836 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5174
Document Number0045040657
Book / Page4504 / 657
Instrument DateMay 3, 2023
Instrument2023-001708
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address836 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-5174

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateGeorgia
CountyNewton County
Unified School DistrictNewton County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,114.00 (+7.86%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$127,280 (+6.99%) Land $13,000 Building $114,280$318,200 (+6.99%) Land $32,500 Building $285,700
2024$1,960.00 (-25.59%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed$118,960 (+4.31%) Land $7,400 Building $111,560$297,400 (+4.31%) Land $18,500 Building $278,900
2023$114,040 (+31.26%) Land $7,400 Building $106,640$285,100 (+31.26%) Land $18,500 Building $266,600
2022$2,634.00 Homeowner's exemption$86,880 Land $7,400 Building $79,480$217,200 Land $18,500 Building $198,700

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 42% of the US · lower than 65% of Georgia
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemNEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH
serves 74,364 people · EPA ID GA2170004
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMay 2025

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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