NOT LISTED FOR SALE

516 S Mercer Ave Covington, VA 24426

Covington Area

Estimated Value: $69,000 - $127,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,058 Sq Ft
$98/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 15, 2026

Last sale price $125,500 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $594 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Central Air
  • Storage Shed
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Heating Available

About This Home

As of April 2026

Charming and move in ready home featuring 2 bedrooms, with the potential for a 3rd bedroom. This property offers a fenced yard with rear access for convenient parking, plus a storage building for added space. Recent updates include new carpet, fresh paint, new ceiling tiles, and a brand new roof in 2025. HVAC system is only 4 years old. Vinyl siding provides low maintenance exterior. This home is well suited for all financing types!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Campbell

Lytle Realty LLC Listed on: 03/19/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Campbell

Lytle Realty LLC Listed on: 03/19/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $179

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 14,810 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,058 Sq Ft Home
  • Scuttle Attic Hole
  • Gas Range
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Jeter Watson Elementary School
  • Alleghany High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Available
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Fiber Optics Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$179

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Alleghany AVE, turn right onto pine street turn right onto S Mercer AVE, house will be on the right
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.34
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LLD
  • Location, Legal & Taxes: Historic Property: No
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Type of Construction: Concrete Block
  • Internet Services Available: Fiber Optic
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Attic: Scuttle
  • Fireplace: None
  • General Property Description: 1st Floor Mstr Bdrm: No

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Chain
  • Exterior Features: Covered Porch, Fenced Yard, Storage Shed
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Topography: Level

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: None

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Cooling
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water: Public Water
  • Utilities Available: Gas, Electric, Cable, Underground, Public Water, Public Sewer

Schools

  • Elementary School: Jeter Watson
  • High School: Alleghany High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Covington Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.4
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 179.34

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$103,383
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Covington, VA

  • Alex Taylor Real Estate Agent - MAC WESTLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP

    Alex Taylor

    MAC WESTLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP

    (540) 792-3330

    129 Total Sales

    9 in Covington

    $20K - $145K Price Range

    Alex Taylor
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  • John Smith Real Estate Agent - WEST LAKE REAL ESTATE

    John Smith

    WEST LAKE REAL ESTATE

    (540) 632-4137

    90 Total Sales

    1 in Covington

    $155,000 Price

    John Smith
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  • Brandon Black Real Estate Agent - Real Broker, LLC

    Brandon Black

    Real Broker, LLC

    (434) 300-3675

    65 Total Sales

    1 in Covington

    $399,000 Price

    Brandon Black
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  • David Stull Real Estate Agent - STERLING PROPERTIES & MANAGEMENT LLC

    David Stull

    STERLING PROPERTIES & MANAGEMENT LLC

    (540) 600-4933

    55 Total Sales

    4 in Covington

    $31K - $62K Price Range

    David Stull
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  • Judy Hillman Real Estate Agent - LONG & FOSTER - ROANOKE OFFICE

    Judy Hillman

    LONG & FOSTER - ROANOKE OFFICE

    (540) 900-2923

    116 Total Sales

    4 in Covington

    $110K - $208K Price Range

    Judy Hillman
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  • Riley Hall Real Estate Agent - eXp Realty

    Riley Hall

    eXp Realty

    (540) 701-4416

    115 Total Sales

    1 in Covington

    $280,000 Price

    Riley Hall
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$38,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/15/2026 04/15/26 Sold $125,500 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft
03/26/2026 03/26/26 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2026 03/19/26 For Sale $125,500 -- $119 / Sq Ft
Source: Rockbridge Highlands 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 $311 $36,600 $5,000 $31,600
2024 $311 $36,600 $5,000 $31,600
2023 $311 $36,600 $5,000 $31,600
2022 $304 $35,800 $5,000 $30,800
2021 $286 $35,800 $5,000 $30,800
2020 $286 $35,800 $5,000 $30,800
2019 $286 $35,800 $5,000 $30,800
2018 $320 $0 $0 $0
2017 $304 $0 $0 $0
2016 -- $40,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kelly Campbell Real Estate Agent - Lytle Realty LLC

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Kelly Campbell

    Lytle Realty LLC

    (540) 691-5355

    78 Total Sales

    Kelly Campbell
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Map

Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®

MLS Number: 139846

APN: 015-01-0062-00004

Virginia Covington City County Covington 24426

516 S Mercer Ave, Covington, VA

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