Alleghany County property record for 100 Nichols Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1872 |
| Lot Size | 129 acres (5,640,715 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,658 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 05700-00-000-0540 |
| Primary APN | 05700-00-000-0540 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 932 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1872 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,640,715 sqft (129 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Canopy | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 9144 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 100 NICHOLS RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-2944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 129.493 AC MALLOW |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 80202 |
100 Nichols Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 1989.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 190 BAXTER ESTATES RD, MOYOCK, NC 27958-9041 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 100 Nichols Rd was $2,658.
Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of June 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Alleghany County |
| Unified School District | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,658.00 | $542,559 Land $416,579 Building $125,980 | $542,559 Land $416,579 Building $125,980 |
| 2023 | $404,100 Land $302,800 Building $101,300 | $404,100 Land $302,800 Building $101,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 100 Nichols Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 100 Nichols Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 60% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,200 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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