Alleghany County property record for 706 Sweetbrier Ave, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,022 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,004 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039C0-05-000-0040 |
| Primary APN | 039C0-05-000-0040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,022 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,630 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,860 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 558 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 930 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,750 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3828 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 706 SWEETBRIER AVE |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-1254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 ROSEDALE ANDERSON SUB-DIV |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEDALE ANDERSON SUB-DIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1081 |
| Census Tract | 80301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Luke Mountain Historic District listed 1998 · 23 contributing resources · NRIS 98000737 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
706 Sweetbrier Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 706 SWEETBRIER AVE, COVINGTON, VA 24426-1254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 706 Sweetbrier Ave was $1,004.
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 | $1,004.00 | $205,000 Land $30,000 Building $175,000 | $205,000 Land $30,000 Building $175,000 |
| 2023 | $156,700 Land $18,000 Building $138,700 | $156,700 Land $18,000 Building $138,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 706 Sweetbrier Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1985–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · 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 706 Sweetbrier 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 61 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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