Newton County property record for 85 W Forest Dr, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,382 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,079 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00010-00000-132-000 |
| Primary APN | 00010-00000-132-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,382 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,382 sqft |
| Basement Area | 304 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 304 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Garage Area | 702 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 92 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 133 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 W FOREST DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-8007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .585AC LT 11 W FOREST EST |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST FOREST ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 100903 |
Source: Newton County records, as of December 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 W FOREST DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2367 / 34 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0023670046 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $2,079.00 (-1.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,640 (+0.69%) Land $15,200 Building $72,440 | $219,100 (+0.69%) Land $38,000 Building $181,100 |
| 2024 | $2,107.00 (+9.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,040 (+17.62%) Land $15,200 Building $71,840 | $217,600 (+17.62%) Land $38,000 Building $179,600 |
| 2023 | $74,000 Land $7,400 Building $66,600 | $185,000 Land $18,500 Building $166,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,931.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1995 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 87% of Georgia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 113 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 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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