Alleghany County property record for 248 S River Rd, Covington, VA 24426 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,732 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,629 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 04000-00-000-20B1 |
| Primary APN | 04000-00-000-20B1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,732 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Basement Area | 775 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 775 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 310 sqft |
| Deck Area | 66 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 7879 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 248 S RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-6016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20000 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 · APN 04000-00-000-20B1
Assessment roll updated June 11, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 S RIVER RD, COVINGTON, VA 24426-6016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 01, 1989 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Alleghany County records · Assessment roll updated June 11, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $1,629.00 | $332,500 (+25.66%) Land $50,000 Building $282,500 | $332,500 (+25.66%) Land $50,000 Building $282,500 |
| 2023 | $264,600 Land $30,000 Building $234,600 | $264,600 Land $30,000 Building $234,600 |
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 | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 38% of the US · above 63% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,174 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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