Alleghany County property record for 5811 Ben's Run Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 872 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 7 acres (304,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $255 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08300-00-000-0370 |
| Primary APN | 08300-00-000-0370 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 872 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,208 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 776 sqft |
| Basement Area | 872 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 304,920 sqft (7 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 11742 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5811 BENS RUN RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-7138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 7.00 AC BENS RUN |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOILING SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 80202 |
5811 Ben's Run Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 1989.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5801 BENS RUN RD, COVINGTON, VA 24426-7138 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1989 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5811 Ben's Run Rd was $255.
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 | $255.00 | $52,200 Land $38,000 Building $14,200 | $52,200 Land $38,000 Building $14,200 |
| 2023 | $43,500 Land $33,000 Building $10,500 | $43,500 Land $33,000 Building $10,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5811 Ben's Run 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1996–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5811 Ben's Run Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 79% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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