Alleghany County property record for 508 Clay St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $14,000 (Jan 1997) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 11700-01-003-0040 |
| Primary APN | 11700-01-003-0040 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,248 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Storage Building | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 15178 |
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| Old Parcel Number | C0170-01-003-0040 |
| Street Address | 508 CLAY ST |
| City | CLIFTON FORGE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24422-1008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CFR1 |
| Legal Description | STOVE FOUNDRY 4-3 508 CLAY ST DB 89/501 Y 1932 25 X 125' |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CLIFTON FORGE EAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 70100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Clifton Forge Historic District listed 2012 · 730 contributing resources · NRIS 12000517 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
508 Clay St is held in a trust since January 1997.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 CLAY ST, CLIFTON FORGE, VA 24422-1008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 89 / 501 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of June 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Alleghany County |
| Municipality | Clifton Forge Town |
| Unified School District | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,400 Land $8,000 Building $75,400 | $83,400 Land $8,000 Building $75,400 |
| 2023 | $25,100 Land $4,000 Building $21,100 | $25,100 Land $4,000 Building $21,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 Clay St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · river or lake flooding |
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 508 Clay St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 54% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE serves 3,884 people · EPA ID VA2560100 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Dec 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 440 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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