Covington City property record for 217 S Royal Ave, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $399 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-25A-13 |
| Primary APN | 13-25A-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,168 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,350 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1898 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 S ROYAL AVE |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-1724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | ARLINGTON CT LOT 13 BLK 5A |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON CT |
| Legal Block | 5A |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | COVINGTON CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
217 S Royal Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2016.
Source: Covington City records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 N MONROE AVE, COVINGTON, VA 24426-1409 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 S Royal Ave was $399.
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 | $399.00 | $47,000 Land $5,000 Building $42,000 | $47,000 Land $5,000 Building $42,000 |
| 2023 | $399.00 | $47,000 Land $5,000 Building $42,000 | $47,000 Land $5,000 Building $42,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 S Royal Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; 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 | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 96 (1985–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 27 of 96 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 217 S Royal Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 56% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,200 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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