Looking for country living with city convenience? This is it! This charming one-level 3 bed, 2 bath home sits on nearly 1.5 acres and is completely move-in ready! The oversized kitchen is perfect for cooking up your favorites, while the detached two-car garage and storage shed offer plenty of space for all your extras. Over half an acre is already fenced—ideal for kids, pets, or future backyard dreams. Need more space? There's still room to fence in later! Affordable, convenient, and ready for you to call home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
1.28 acresLot Size
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by COREY POFF• KELLER WILLIAMS COASTAL VIRGINIA
Listed by KATY COOKSTON• KELLER WILLIAMS COASTAL VIRGINIA
Bought with LESLIE EPPERLY• REAL BROKER LLC - MCLEAN
Bought with LISA SANTACATERINA• REAL BROKER LLC - MCLEAN
Country Living at its BEST! Move your family to the beautiful mountain views and peaceful surroundings of the Potts Creek area of Alleghany County. This vinyl sided ranch has 2-full bathrooms with a jetted tub, 3-bedrooms, remodeled kitchen, living room with woodstove, 2-car detached garage and a fenced yard for small children or ''Man's Best Friend''. A brand new EHP has just been installed along with newer metal roof and new tilt-in windows. This nice ranch sits on a level 1.28-acre lot with mature White Oak trees in the front yard. Schedule your private showing today! The schools include: Callaghan Elementary, Clifton Middle School and Alleghany High school.
Public Records
Oct 23, 2013
Sold
$50,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$970
$21,000 + $176,900
$197,900
2025
$970 (+13.1%)
$21,000 + $176,900
$197,900
2024
$857
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2023
$857
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2022
$857
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2021
$857
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2020
$857
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2019
$857 (+1.0%)
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2018
$848
$15,800 + $103,700
$119,500
2017
$848
$15,800 + $103,700
$119,500
2016
$848 (+2.9%)
$15,800 + $103,700
$119,500
2015
$824
$15,800 + $103,700
$119,500
2014
$824
$15,800 + $103,700
$119,500
Tax history for 5707 Bens Run Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$970
$21,000 + $176,900
$197,900
2025
$970 (+13.1%)
$21,000 + $176,900
$197,900
2024
$857
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2023
$857
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2022
$857
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2021
$857
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2020
$857
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2019
$857 (+1.0%)
$15,800 + $101,600
$117,400
2018
$848
$15,800 + $103,700
$119,500
2017
$848
$15,800 + $103,700
$119,500
2016
$848 (+2.9%)
$15,800 + $103,700
$119,500
2015
$824
$15,800 + $103,700
$119,500
2014
$824
$15,800 + $103,700
$119,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.28 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
083/00/00/000/023/H//
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,400
Year Built: 1995
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.28
Lot Size Acres: 1.28
Lot Size Square Feet: 55,756.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $857
Parcel Number: 08300-00-000-023H
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump Electric
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle Or Junior School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Location Information
Directions: From I64 Covington left onto route 18, left onto Bens Run Rd
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Alleghany County
APN: 083/00/00/000/023/H//
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 6, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 914756
ListPrice: $172,000
Around this home
Schools
Jeter-Watson Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.7mi
3/10
Clifton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.5mi
2/10
Alleghany High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.9mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 94° expected this year, 20 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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