Alleghany County property record for 7172 Big Ridge Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 440 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 39.7 acres (1,729,332 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $558 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06600-00-000-0060 |
| Primary APN | 06600-00-000-0060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,729,332 sqft (39.7 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 10582 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7172 BIG RIDGE RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 39.70 AC BIG RIDGE |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOILING SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 80302 |
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1080 SHERWOOD LAKE RD, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV 24986-7307 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2011 |
| Deed Book / Page | 111 / 222 |
| 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 | $558.00 | $113,950 (+93.79%) Land $73,050 Building $40,900 | $113,950 (+93.79%) Land $73,050 Building $40,900 |
| 2023 | $58,800 Land $46,800 Building $12,000 | $58,800 Land $46,800 Building $12,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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