85 Brighton Dr, Covington, GA 30016 Property Records

Newton County property record for 85 Brighton Dr, Covington, GA 30016

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size	0.7 acres (30,492 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$128,000 (Jul 2003)
Tax Bill	$3,017 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`0050C-00000-111-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`0050C-00000-111-000`
Alternative APNs	`0050C 111` `22907`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	9 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,372 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,372 sqft
Basement Area	516 sqft
Finished Basement	516 sqft
Flooring	Other
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2002
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	30,492 sqft (0.7 acres)
Garage Area	648 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	168 sqft
Patio Area	203 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22907
Old Parcel Number	0050C 111
Street Address	85 BRIGHTON DR
City	COVINGTON
State	GA
Zip	30016-8513
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LT 75 CYPRESS POINT UN3
Legal Subdivision	CYPRESS POINTE
Legal Lot Number	75
Legal Unit	3
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH NEWTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	100801

Owner

85 Brighton Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2003.

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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	85 BRIGHTON DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8513
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage BARRINGTON BANK AND TRUST
Apr 2, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL
Jan 27, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE
Jul 2, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DELTA COMMUNITY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 23, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 23, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 23, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	0001483259
Deed Book / Page	1483 / 259
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	85 BRIGHTON DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8513
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 7, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	85 BRIGHTON DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8513
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0042620000000585
Date	Sep 13, 2021
Book Page	0000004262/0000000585
Instrument	017450

Lender

Name	BARRINGTON BANK AND TRUST

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	85 BRIGHTON DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8513
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 7, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	85 BRIGHTON DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8513
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0041710000000365
Date	Apr 2, 2021
Book Page	0000004171/0000000365
Instrument	006086

Lender

Name	US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	264 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2043

January 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	85 BRIGHTON DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8513
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 7, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	85 BRIGHTON DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8513

Mortgage

Document Number	0046940000000364
Date	Jan 27, 2025
Book Page	0000004694/0000000364
Instrument	D2025-000776

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2045

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON GA
Property Address	85 BRIGHTON DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8513
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0037180574
Date	Jul 2, 2018
Book Page	3718/574
Instrument	007917

Lender

Name	DELTA COMMUNITY CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2038

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Brighton Dr was $3,017 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.4% from the year before.

Source: Newton County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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	$3,017.00 (+4.39%) Homeowner's exemption	$127,040 (+9.14%) Land $16,400 Building $110,640	$317,600 (+9.14%) Land $41,000 Building $276,600
2024	$2,890.00 Homeowner's exemption	$116,400 (+11.67%) Land $16,400 Building $100,000	$291,000 (+11.67%) Land $41,000 Building $250,000
2023		$104,240 Land $8,000 Building $96,240	$260,600 Land $20,000 Building $240,600
2022	$2,491.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 85 Brighton Dr 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

Wildfire risk around 85 Brighton 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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