Covington City property record for 228 E Detroit St, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,047 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-1-169 |
| Primary APN | 48-1-169 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,737 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,240 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 245 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 E DETROIT ST |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-2908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | IDLEWILDE LOT 169 & PT LOT 170 |
| Legal Subdivision | IDLEWILDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 169 |
| Jurisdiction | COVINGTON CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 60200 |
228 E Detroit St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2005.
Source: Covington City records, as of May 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 E DETROIT ST, COVINGTON, VA 24426-2908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2005 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 E Detroit St was $1,047.
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 | $1,047.00 | $123,200 Land $12,500 Building $110,700 | $123,200 Land $12,500 Building $110,700 |
| 2023 | $1,047.00 | $123,200 Land $12,500 Building $110,700 | $123,200 Land $12,500 Building $110,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 E Detroit St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 71 (1978–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 32 of 71 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · other causes |
| 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 228 E Detroit St is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 73% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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