Alleghany County property record for 537 Bird Farm Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (845 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $608 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 057E0-08-000-0330 |
| Primary APN | 057E0-08-000-0330 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,026 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,212 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,026 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 845 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 9691 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 BIRD FARM RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-6425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 33 FAIRVIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 80202 |
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 BIRD FARM RD, COVINGTON, VA 24426-6425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $608.00 | $124,200 (+85.1%) Land $12,000 Building $112,200 | $124,200 (+85.1%) Land $12,000 Building $112,200 |
| 2023 | $67,100 Land $10,000 Building $57,100 | $67,100 Land $10,000 Building $57,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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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