Covington City property record for 1537 S Howard Ave, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 963 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $725 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-5-40 |
| Primary APN | 22-5-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 963 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,990 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 963 sqft |
| Basement Area | 963 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,250 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Poultry House | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3559 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1537 S HOWARD AVE |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-2203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | PARKLIN HTS #1 LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKLIN HTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | COVINGTON CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
1537 S Howard Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022.
Source: Covington City records, as of May 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 8011, ROANOKE, VA 24014-0011 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1537 S Howard Ave was $725.
Source: Covington City assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Covington City |
| Unified School District | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $725.00 | $85,300 Land $15,000 Building $70,300 | $85,300 Land $15,000 Building $70,300 |
| 2023 | $725.00 | $85,300 Land $15,000 Building $70,300 | $85,300 Land $15,000 Building $70,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1537 S Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 32 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2014 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 20 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 1537 S Howard Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF COVINGTON serves 5,961 people · EPA ID VA2580100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator currently in violation since Mar 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 36 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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