NOT LISTED FOR SALE

129 N River Rd Covington, VA 24426

Estimated Value: $228,000 - $286,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,240 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 5, 2025

Last sale price $250,000 $202 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,431 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 275 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • River View
  • No HOA
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of May 2025

Outdoor adventure meets mountain serenity at this beautiful riverfront home--perfect for kayaking, fishing, floating, and relaxing. Ideally located between The Homestead & The Greenbrier, and close to Falling Spring Falls, Lake Moomaw, and Douthat State Park. Currently a successful short-term rental, this property also makes a fantastic full-time home or weekend retreat. Features include an open layout, equipped kitchen, heated/cooled sunroom, and two spacious bedrooms with en suite baths. Enjoy a deck with pergola, steps down to the river, nearby public access for easy floats, and a storage shed. River properties like this are rare--don't miss it! Mountain View Elem/Covington Middle/Alleghany High School

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Josh Dowden

RE/MAX ALL STARS License #0225269225 Listed on: 04/02/2025

RE/MAX ALL STARS

Last Buyer's Agent

Janie Tyree

MOUNTAIN RIVER REALTY LLC License #0225056766

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $707

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 29,621 Sq Ft Lot
  • 275 Feet of Waterfront
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

Interior Spaces

  • 1,240 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • River Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 15 / 3

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$707

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0.68 Acres

Listing Details

  • Heating System: Heat Pump Electric
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Major Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Range Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Cooling System: Central Cooling
  • Outside Features: Deck, Storage Shed
  • Views: River
  • AddlCoveredPrkng: Not Applicable
  • BedroomsBREntryLevel: 2
  • CondoAssocYN: No
  • EntryAboveGrdFin Sq Ft: 1240.00
  • LaundryLaundryEntryLevel: 1
  • LengthOfWaterfront: 275.00
  • Major Area: 27 - Alleghany County
  • Hoa2 Or Poa: No
  • PrimCoveredPrking: N/A
  • Residential Type: Detached
  • Style Of House: 1 Story
  • SubdivisionMap: River Edge Retreat
  • Total Above Grd Fin S Q F T: 1240
  • TotalBdrm: 2
  • TotalBths: 2.00
  • TotalFBaths: 2
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1240.00
  • Water Class: Waterfront Property
  • Water Htr Energy: Electric
  • WaterID: River or Other
  • YardSign: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Water Heater Type: Tank

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Gentle Slope
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Total Acreage: 0.68
  • Lot: 15

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1997

Tax Info

  • Taxes (6 mo): 707.37

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
  • HighSchool: Other - See Remarks
  • Middle School: Other - See Remarks

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2021
Closed on
Dec 1, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Sanoske
Samson Properties
List Price
$149,950
Sold Price
$169,000
Premium/Discount to List
$19,050
12.7%
Current Estimated Value
$253,239

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,239
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$169,000 --
$99,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold $250,000 +2.0% $202 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $245,000 +63.4% $198 / Sq Ft
12/02/2021 12/02/21 For Sale $149,950 -11.3% $121 / Sq Ft
12/01/2021 12/01/21 Sold $169,000 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/01/2021 12/01/21 Sold $169,000 +12.7% $136 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/10/2021 11/10/21 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2021 11/04/21 For Sale $149,950 -- $121 / Sq Ft
Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $857 $174,900 $50,000 $124,900
2024 $707 $96,900 $30,000 $66,900
2023 $707 $96,900 $30,000 $66,900
2022 $707 $96,900 $30,000 $66,900
2021 $707 $96,900 $30,000 $66,900
2020 $707 $96,900 $30,000 $66,900
2019 $707 $96,900 $30,000 $66,900
2018 $613 $86,400 $20,000 $66,400
2017 $613 $86,400 $20,000 $66,400
2016 $613 $86,400 $20,000 $66,400
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2012 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Josh Dowden

    RE/MAX

    (540) 400-2224

    12 Total Sales

    Josh Dowden
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Janie Tyree

    MOUNTAIN RIVER REALTY LLC

    (540) 968-6338

    148 Total Sales

    Janie Tyree
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  • Lisa Brown

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lisa Brown

    HIGHLANDS REALTY & ASSOCIATES LLC

    (540) 862-4414

    257 Total Sales

    Lisa Brown
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Non Member Transaction Agent

    Non-Member Transaction Office

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Michelle Sanoske

    Samson Properties

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Map

Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 915781

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

APN: 040C0-01-030-0150

Virginia Alleghany County Covington 24426

129 N River Rd, Covington, VA

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