Alleghany County property record for 905 Knighton St, Covington, VA 24426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,498 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $103,500 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $919 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 057C0-01-000-003B |
| Primary APN | 057C0-01-000-003B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,498 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,884 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,363 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,485 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,485 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 9401 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 905 KNIGHTON ST |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24426-6363 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | .32 AC LOT 2 NEAR MALLOW |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | COVINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 80201 |
905 Knighton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2005.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 905 KNIGHTON ST, COVINGTON, VA 24426-6363 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 905 Knighton St was $919.
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 | $919.00 | $187,600 Land $20,000 Building $167,600 | $187,600 Land $20,000 Building $167,600 |
| 2023 | $143,200 Land $10,000 Building $133,200 | $143,200 Land $10,000 Building $133,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 905 Knighton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 31 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1978–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 31 |
| 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 905 Knighton St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 60% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | POUNDING MILL serves 1,965 people · EPA ID VA2005600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF COVINGTON |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 124 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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