Alleghany County property record for 501 Clearwater Dr, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.587 acres (25,570 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,333 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 024B0-01-0F0-0110 |
| Primary APN | 024B0-01-0F0-0110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,293 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,556 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,556 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,570 sqft (0.587 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Driveway | Paver Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 387 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1754 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 CLEARWATER DR |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-6037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | .587 AC LOTS 11 & 12-BLK F CLEARWATER PARK |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALLING SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 80201 |
501 Clearwater Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 CLEARWATER DR, COVINGTON, VA 24426-6037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 2002 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Clearwater Dr was $1,333.
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 | $1,333.00 | $272,100 Land $25,000 Building $247,100 | $272,100 Land $25,000 Building $247,100 |
| 2023 | $152,800 Land $20,000 Building $132,800 | $152,800 Land $20,000 Building $132,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Clearwater Dr 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1985–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
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 501 Clearwater Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 59% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | CITY OF COVINGTON serves 5,961 people · EPA ID VA2580100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator currently in violation since Mar 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 36 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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