Newton County property record for 865 Hwy 162, Covington, GA 30016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,690 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 27.1 acres (1,180,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,072 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 00460-00000-037-000 |
| Primary APN | 00460-00000-037-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,690 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,180,476 sqft (27.1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 322 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 360 sqft |
| Canopy | 184 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Account Number | 20970 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 865 HIGHWAY 162 |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | GA |
| Zip | 30016-6500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 27.1 AC HWY 162 S |
| Legal Subdivision | R5 MISC LAND - AREA 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON-PORTERDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
865 Hwy 162 is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Newton County records, as of March 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 WAKEFIELD BLUFF CT, ALPHARETTA, GA 30004-0885 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2024953 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4586 / 557 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043440427 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 865 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6500 |
| Document Number | 0045860557 |
| Book / Page | 4586 / 557 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 865 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6500 |
| Document Number | 0045860000000559 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Book Page | 0000004586/0000000559 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON GA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 865 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6500 |
| Document Number | 0043440427 |
| Book / Page | 4344 / 427 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-000756 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 865 HIGHWAY 162, COVINGTON, GA 30016-6500 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 865 Hwy 162 was $4,072.
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 | $4,072.00 | $163,640 Land $107,800 Building $55,840 | $409,100 Land $269,500 Building $139,600 |
| 2023 | $126,080 Land $72,080 Building $54,000 | $315,200 Land $180,200 Building $135,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,158.00 |
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 865 Hwy 162 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 865 Hwy 162 is moderate, ranking above 42% 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 42% of the US · lower than 65% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWTON CO. WATER-SEWERAGE AUTH serves 74,364 people · EPA ID GA2170004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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