Alleghany County property record for 710 Sweetbrier Ave, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,079 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.371 acres (16,156 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $167,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $842 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039C0-05-000-0020 |
| Primary APN | 039C0-05-000-0020 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,079 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,741 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,156 sqft (0.371 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Driveway | Paver Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 410 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3827 |
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| Street Address | 710 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 | LOTS 2 & 3 ROSEDALE (0.3709 AC) ANDERSON SUB-DIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| 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.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 710 SWEETBRIER AVE, COVINGTON, VA 24426-1254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2012 · 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 | $842.00 | $172,000 (+19.11%) Land $30,000 Building $142,000 | $172,000 (+19.11%) Land $30,000 Building $142,000 |
| 2023 | $144,400 Land $18,000 Building $126,400 | $144,400 Land $18,000 Building $126,400 |
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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