Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,240 sqft$202/sqft
129 River Rd N, Covington, VA 24426
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.68 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$202/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

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...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
  • Listed by: JOSH DOWDEN • RE/MAX ALL STARS
Listing closed: 05/05/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 915781

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$230,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Covington, VA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX ALL STARS, JOSH DOWDEN

Sold By MOUNTAIN RIVER REALTY LLC, JANIE TYREE

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Property Information for 129 River Road North

Property Details
  • Taxes: $707 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: River
  • Architectural Style: 1 Story
  • Water Front: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 0.0
  • Water Body Name: River or Other
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 0.68 AC / 29,620 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I-64 take exit 16A toward Covington/Hot springs, turn left onto Rt. 687 then left onto State Rte 720, left onto Rt 731 then right onto N River Rd.
  • MLS Area Major: 2700 - Alleghany County
  • City: Covington
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Postal Code: 24426
  • County Or Parish: Alleghany County
  • MLS Area Minor: 2700 - Alleghany County
  • General Property Description - Water Class: Waterfront Property
  • General Property Description - Length of Waterfront: 275.0
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Parcel Number: 40C0-01-030-0150
  • Tax Block: 3
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Tract Or Section: 0
  • Tax Amount: $707
  • Location Legal Taxes - Phase: $0
  • Location Legal Taxes - Annual Taxes: $707
  • Location Legal Taxes - Section: 0
  • Location Legal Taxes - POA YN: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other - See Remarks
  • High School: Other - See Remarks
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1240.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Lot Size Area: 0.68
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 29620.8
  • General Property Description - Total Acreage: 0.68
  • General Property Description - Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1240.0
  • General Property Description - Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • General Property Description - Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • General Property Description - Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1240.0
  • General Property Description - Grand Total Attached SQFT: 1240.0
  • General Property Description - Total Unfin SQFT: 0.0
  • Lot Description - Gentle Slope: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Description - Property Sub - Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • General Property Description - Construction Status: Completed
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Description - Public Water: Yes
  • Water Htr Energy - Electric: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features - Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Storage Shed: Yes
Interior Features
  • Water Heater Type - Tank: Yes
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Window Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Baths Half: 0
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Baths Total: 2.0
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • General Property Description - Basement: No
  • Laundry - Laundry Lower Level: 0
  • Laundry - Laundry Upper Level: 0
  • Laundry - Laundry Other Level: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 3
  • Room Type: Breakfast Area
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 4
  • Room Type: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 5
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Entry

Property History for 129 River Road North

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2025

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #915781

$250,000
Apr 5, 2025

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #915781

Apr 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #915781

$245,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2025

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #915781

$250,000
04/05/2025

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #915781

04/02/2025

Listed (Active)

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #915781

$245,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 129 River Road North

Taxable ValueLand$50,000Additions$124,900Total$174,900
Tax Record2025$857 ($71 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtStories1StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997Year Renovated2007ZoningARCountyALLEGHANYAPN040C0-01-030-0150

Schools near 129 River Road North

This home is within Alleghany County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mountain View Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Clifton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Alleghany High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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