Alleghany County property record for 254 S River Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $258 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040E0-01-000-0030 |
| Primary APN | 040E0-01-000-0030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Account Number | 8203 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 254 S RIVER RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 0.59 AC LOT 3 MERRILL S & LOIS D MAYS RIVER LOTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1545 JARMAN LAKE RD, CROZET, VA 22932-2869 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2019 · 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 | $258.00 | $52,700 (+7%) Land $50,000 Building $2,700 | $52,700 (+7%) Land $50,000 Building $2,700 |
| 2023 | $31,000 Land $30,000 Building $1,000 | $31,000 Land $30,000 Building $1,000 |
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 62% of the US · above 62% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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