Alleghany County property record for 217 Sherry May St, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,408 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.315 acres (13,730 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,126 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 024J0-01-030-0100 |
| Primary APN | 024J0-01-030-0100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,062 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,408 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,204 sqft |
| Sunroom | Sunroom |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,730 sqft (0.315 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 SHERRY MAY ST |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-6009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 10-BLK 3-SEC 1 CLEARVIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEARVIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 80201 |
217 Sherry May St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 SHERRY MAY ST, COVINGTON, VA 24426-6009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Sherry May St was $2,126.
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 | $2,126.00 | $434,000 Land $30,000 Building $404,000 | $434,000 Land $30,000 Building $404,000 |
| 2023 | $225,200 Land $20,000 Building $205,200 | $225,200 Land $20,000 Building $205,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Sherry May St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Sherry May St 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 | INTERVALE/CLEARWATER PARK serves 1,332 people · EPA ID VA2005440 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF COVINGTON |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 148 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 | 1,200 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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