Alleghany County property record for 247 Mert Rd, Covington, VA 24426 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $822 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08300-00-000-023K |
| Primary APN | 08300-00-000-023K |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 520 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Canopy | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 11706 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 247 MERT RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 6.00 AC TR B BEN'S RUN |
| Legal Tract | B |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOILING SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 80202 |
Source: Alleghany County records · APN 08300-00-000-023K
Assessment roll updated June 11, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5705 BENS RUN RD, COVINGTON, VA 24426-7137 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 01, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 01, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 303 / 17 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Alleghany County records · Assessment roll updated June 11, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Alleghany County |
| Unified School District | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $822.00 | $167,800 (+38.56%) Land $42,000 Building $125,800 | $167,800 (+38.56%) Land $42,000 Building $125,800 |
| 2023 | $121,100 Land $32,000 Building $89,100 | $121,100 Land $32,000 Building $89,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alleghany County (51005C), updated February 28, 2014 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 75% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,149 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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