Come take a look at this beautiful secluded horse property in the heart of the George Washington National Forest! Over 50% of Alleghany & Craig Counties are National Forest and you can access both on horseback without having to trailer out. This very private, 1966, 823 sq. ft. cinderblock home has been completely renovated. This 2 BR 1 Bath home has a remodeled kitchen, new appliances, new bathroom, new laundry room that has had a shower installed, beautiful pine ceilings, new tile flooring, fireplace, new siding and a new metal roof. Enjoy an evening either sitting on the front porch or in your gazebo listening to the peaceful, soothing sounds of running water where-as one side of this property borders Potts Creek. The property also offers a 30'x30' new constructed 3-stall horse barn that has electricity , running water, feed room, tack room, 3/4" rubber matting throughout and fans for the ponies. In addition to the barn there are 3 add'l paddocks, there are numerous out buildings with electricity and several trails that lead to the National Forest Roads. In addition there is also a suitable homesite on Hickory Hill Rd that is only 12 miles from Covington. Endless possibilities with this unique property! Come take a look for yourself!
Come take a look at this beautiful secluded horse property in the heart of the George Washington National Forest! Over 50% of Alleghany & Craig Counties are National Forest and you can access both on horseback without having to trailer out. This very private, 1966, 823 sq. ft. cinderblock home has been completely renovated. This 2 BR 1 Bath home has a remodeled kitchen, new appliances, new bathroom, new laundry room that has had a shower installed, beautiful pine ceilings, new tile flooring, fireplace, new siding and a new metal roof. Enjoy an evening either sitting on the front porch or in your gazebo listening to the peaceful, soothing sounds of running water where-as one side of this property borders Potts Creek. The property also offers a 30'x30' new constructed 3-stall horse
MLSRV #901106
Oct 16, 2023
Sold
$247,000
$300/sq ft
Aug 30, 2023
Pending
—
Aug 25, 2023
Listed
$259,995
$316/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 2020
Sold
$107,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 18, 2015
Sold
$105,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 3, 2006
Sold
$103,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$934
$82,200 + $108,400
$190,600
2025
$934 (+36.5%)
$82,200 + $108,400
$190,600
2024
$684
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2023
$684
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2022
$684
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2021
$684
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2020
$684
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2019
$684 (+23.5%)
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2018
$554
$33,600 + $44,400
$78,000
2017
$554 (+0.1%)
$33,600 + $44,400
$78,000
2016
$553 (+2.8%)
$33,600 + $44,400
$78,000
2015
$538
$33,600 + $44,400
$78,000
2014
$538
$33,600 + $44,400
$78,000
Tax history for 5508 Potts Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$934
$82,200 + $108,400
$190,600
2025
$934 (+36.5%)
$82,200 + $108,400
$190,600
2024
$684
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2023
$684
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2022
$684
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2021
$684
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2020
$684
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2019
$684 (+23.5%)
$49,800 + $43,900
$93,700
2018
$554
$33,600 + $44,400
$78,000
2017
$554 (+0.1%)
$33,600 + $44,400
$78,000
2016
$553 (+2.8%)
$33,600 + $44,400
$78,000
2015
$538
$33,600 + $44,400
$78,000
2014
$538
$33,600 + $44,400
$78,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.2 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
082/00/00/000/019/B//
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 12
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 823
Year Built: 1966
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 7.2
Lot Size Acres: 7.2
Lot Size Square Feet: 313,632
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $975
Parcel Number: 08200-00-000-019B
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle Or Junior School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Location Information
Directions: From I-64 Covington Exit 16A Make a left, 1 mile turn left at stop light onto 60W follow for 12 miles driveway is on the right.
Community Information
Community Features: Trail Access
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Alleghany County
APN: 082/00/00/000/019/B//
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 901106
ListPrice: $259,995
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Jeter-Watson Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.0mi
3/10
Clifton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.6mi
2/10
Alleghany High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.3mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Covington, VA • 24426
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