Covington City property record for 508 S Mercer Ave, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,147 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $110 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-162-6 |
| Primary APN | 15-162-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,272 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,147 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2492 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 508 S MERCER AVE |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-1844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | CIC LOT 6 BLK 62 |
| Legal Block | 62 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COVINGTON CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 60100 |
508 S Mercer Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Covington City records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4221 LAKE DR SW, ROANOKE, VA 24018-1234 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 508 S Mercer Ave was $110.
Source: Covington City assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Covington City |
| Unified School District | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110.00 | $13,000 Land $5,000 Building $8,000 | $13,000 Land $5,000 Building $8,000 |
| 2023 | $110.00 | $13,000 Land $5,000 Building $8,000 | $13,000 Land $5,000 Building $8,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 S Mercer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1985 · 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 S Mercer Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | 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 215 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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