Newton County property record for 85 Ardella Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,567 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $232,500 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,933 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0002A-00000-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 0002A-00000-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,567 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,567 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,009 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 473 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 ARDELLA DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-9059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | LT 8 THE DOWNS AT BUTLER |
| Legal Subdivision | THE DOWNS AT BUTLER BRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 100905 |
85 Ardella Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 ARDELLA DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-9059 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage VANDYK MTG |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20204804 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4102 / 344 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Property Address | 85 ARDELLA DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-9059 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 ARDELLA DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-9059 |
| Document Number | 0045930000000537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Book Page | 0000004593/0000000537 |
| Name | US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 85 ARDELLA DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-9059 |
| Document Number | 0041020344 |
| Book / Page | 004102 / 000344 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17146 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $233.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 ARDELLA DR COVINGTON GA 300169059, COVINGTON, GA 30016-9059 |
| Document Number | 41020347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 004102/000347 |
| Instrument | 17147 |
| Name | VANDYK MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 22, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 85 ARDELLA DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-9059 |
| Document Number | 0041020361 |
| Book / Page | 004102 / 000361 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 85 ARDELLA DR COVINGTON GA 300169059, COVINGTON, GA 30016-9059 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Ardella Dr was $2,933 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of December 16, 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 | $2,933.00 Homeowner's exemption | $122,160 Land $17,600 Building $104,560 | $305,400 Land $44,000 Building $261,400 |
| 2023 | $102,200 Land $9,400 Building $92,800 | $255,500 Land $23,500 Building $232,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,610.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 85 Ardella Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 85 Ardella Dr 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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