Alleghany County property record for 225 N River Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 437 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,700 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $506 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040E0-02-000-0120 |
| Primary APN | 040E0-02-000-0120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 437 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 575 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 437 sqft |
| Basement Area | 437 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 8212 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 225 N RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | .57 AC LOT 12 MERRILL S & LOIS D MAYS RIVER LOTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 80301 |
225 N River Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2133 MAIDEN LN SW, ROANOKE, VA 24015-2207 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1991 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 225 N River Rd was $506.
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 | $506.00 | $103,300 Land $50,000 Building $53,300 | $103,300 Land $50,000 Building $53,300 |
| 2023 | $53,300 Land $30,000 Building $23,300 | $53,300 Land $30,000 Building $23,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 225 N River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1985–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · 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 225 N River 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 63% of the US · above 60% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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