Alleghany County property record for 404 Bird Farm Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (37,897 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,400 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,434 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05700-00-000-045C |
| Primary APN | 05700-00-000-045C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,221 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,897 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Canopy | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 9125 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 404 BIRD FARM RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-6431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 0.87 AC PARCEL A EDD HILL FARM |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 80202 |
404 Bird Farm Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 BIRD FARM RD, COVINGTON, VA 24426-6431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 404 Bird Farm Rd was $1,434.
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 | $1,434.00 | $292,700 Land $25,000 Building $267,700 | $292,700 Land $25,000 Building $267,700 |
| 2023 | $149,900 Land $18,000 Building $131,900 | $149,900 Land $18,000 Building $131,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 404 Bird Farm Rd 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · 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 404 Bird Farm Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | POUNDING MILL serves 1,965 people · EPA ID VA2005600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF COVINGTON |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 131 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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