Alleghany County property record for 226 S River Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.607 acres (26,441 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $911 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 04000-00-000-020H |
| Primary APN | 04000-00-000-020H |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,634 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 26,441 sqft (0.607 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 7824 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 226 S RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-6016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | .607 AC JACKSON RIVER |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 80301 |
Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of June 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 S RIVER RD, COVINGTON, VA 24426-6016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $911.00 | $186,100 (+80.86%) Land $50,000 Building $136,100 | $186,100 (+80.86%) Land $50,000 Building $136,100 |
| 2023 | $102,900 Land $30,000 Building $72,900 | $102,900 Land $30,000 Building $72,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 59% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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