Alleghany County property record for 8815 Gillespie Rd, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 207 acres (9,047,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,106 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09100-00-000-0120 |
| Primary APN | 09100-00-000-0120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,242 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,942 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,047,848 sqft (207 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 390 sqft |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 12093 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8815 GILLESPIE RD |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-7326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 207.71 AC POTTS CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BOILING SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 80302 |
8815 Gillespie Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2013.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1008 POTTS CREEK RD, COVINGTON, VA 24426-6907 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2013 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8815 Gillespie Rd was $2,106.
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 | $2,106.00 | $429,805 Land $375,065 Building $54,740 | $429,805 Land $375,065 Building $54,740 |
| 2023 | $182,000 Land $154,600 Building $27,400 | $182,000 Land $154,600 Building $27,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8815 Gillespie Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 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.
Wildfire risk around 8815 Gillespie Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% 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 52% of the US · above 81% 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 4 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 |
No cell data coverage reported
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