Alleghany County property record for 5118 Big Ridge Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $256 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06700-00-000-0030 |
| Primary APN | 06700-00-000-0030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,192 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Cellar | Cellar |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 364 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 10588 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5118 BIG RIDGE RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-7600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | .50 AC ALLEGHANY |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOILING SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 80302 |
5118 Big Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1989.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5118 BIG RIDGE RD, COVINGTON, VA 24426-7600 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5118 Big Ridge Rd was $256.
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 | $256.00 | $52,400 Land $10,000 Building $42,400 | $52,400 Land $10,000 Building $42,400 |
| 2023 | $53,600 Land $9,000 Building $44,600 | $53,600 Land $9,000 Building $44,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5118 Big Ridge 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · 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 5118 Big Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 82% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
No cell data coverage reported
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