202 S River Rd, Covington, VA 24426 Property Records

Alleghany County property record for 202 S River Rd, Covington, VA 24426

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 bd · 1.5 ba · 493 sqft · built 1776
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,593 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$62,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$645 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN040C0-01-020-0020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN040C0-01-020-0020
Alternative APN
  • 8131

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area493 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,451 sqft
1st Floor Area493 sqft
Basement Area493 sqft
FlooringConcrete/Cement
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1776
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area2,593 sqft (0.06 acres)
TerrainRolling

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area366 sqft
Deck Area112 sqft
Canopy70 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number8131
Street Address202 S RIVER RD
CityCOVINGTON
StateVA
Zip24426-6016
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR
Legal DescriptionLOT 2-SEC 2 RIVER EDGE RETREAT
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionALLEGHANY VA
Township / Civil DivisionCOVINGTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1053
Census Tract80301

Owner

Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2096 BEECH MOUNTAIN RD, FERRUM, VA 24088-4533
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 2, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 2, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 28, 2015 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of June 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
CountyAlleghany County
Unified School DistrictAlleghany Highlands Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$645.00$131,800 (+86.69%) Land $50,000 Building $81,800$131,800 (+86.69%) Land $50,000 Building $81,800
2023$70,600 Land $30,000 Building $40,600$70,600 Land $30,000 Building $40,600

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayYes
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 15 policies
Nearby Flood Policies15 in force
Nearby Flood Claims16 (1985–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 16
Most Recent ClaimMay 2025 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding From The Remanants Of Hurricane Jeanne, Sep 2004 · 3 claims
  • Flooding, High Winds, And Wind Driven Rain, Jan 1996 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 63% of the US · above 60% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
T-Mobile
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Glo Fiber
Cable
1,200 / 100

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