Alleghany County property record for 242 S River Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.603 acres (26,281 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $245 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04000-00-000-020D |
| Primary APN | 04000-00-000-020D |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 26,281 sqft (0.603 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Account Number | 7820 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 S RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-6016 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 26280.71 SQ FT JACKSON RIVER |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 80301 |
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18013 FOREST RD, E04, FOREST, VA 24551-4305 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2011 · 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 | $245.00 | $50,000 (+66.67%) Land $50,000 | $50,000 (+66.67%) Land $50,000 |
| 2023 | $30,000 Land $30,000 | $30,000 Land $30,000 |
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 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 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 35 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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