Endless possibilities with this beautiful Private Country Home that sits on almost 6 acres in the heart of the National Forest. This home is not only within minutes of thousands of acres of National Forest , it also has some of the best views in the county. This 1300 sq ft home that includes 3 bedrooms and one bathroom is now available on Potts Creek. This home has a four acre pasture which can easily be fenced to suit your livestock, high speed internet, and sits far enough off the road making it very private. This home is located within 25 minutes to downtown Covington. Turn this country home into a weekend retreat or a dream home. Jeters Watson Elem/Clifton Academy Middle/Alleghany High School.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5.85 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by MICHAEL TRANI• RE/MAX ALL STARS
Bought with KELLY AYERS• EXP REALTY LLC - LYNCHBURG
Source:MLSRV #907381
Redfin Estimate
$201,342
$15K since sold in May 2026$0 since October
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This home's estimate is 24% higher than the average sale price ($162K) of 6 comparable homes.
Endless possibilities with this beautiful Private Country Home that sits on almost 6 acres in the heart of the National Forest. This home is not only within minutes of thousands of acres of National Forest , it also has some of the best views in the county. This 1300 sq ft home that includes 3 bedrooms and one bathroom is now available on Potts Creek. This home has a four acre pasture which can easily be fenced to suit your livestock, high speed internet, and sits far enough off the road making it very private. This home is located within 25 minutes to downtown Covington. Turn this country home into a weekend retreat or a dream home. Jeters Watson Elem/Clifton Academy Middle/Alleghany High School.
Public Records
Jul 28, 2011
Sold
$75,000
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 2005
Sold
$74,500
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$694
$42,000 + $99,600
$141,600
2025
$694 (+20.3%)
$42,000 + $99,600
$141,600
2024
$577
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2023
$577
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2022
$577
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2021
$577
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2020
$577
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2019
$577 (−0.6%)
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2018
$580
$29,600 + $52,100
$81,700
2017
$580
$29,600 + $52,100
$81,700
2016
$580 (+3.0%)
$29,600 + $52,100
$81,700
2015
$563
$29,600 + $52,100
$81,700
2014
$563
$29,600 + $52,100
$81,700
Tax history for 6716 Potts Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$694
$42,000 + $99,600
$141,600
2025
$694 (+20.3%)
$42,000 + $99,600
$141,600
2024
$577
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2023
$577
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2022
$577
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2021
$577
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2020
$577
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2019
$577 (−0.6%)
$29,600 + $49,400
$79,000
2018
$580
$29,600 + $52,100
$81,700
2017
$580
$29,600 + $52,100
$81,700
2016
$580 (+3.0%)
$29,600 + $52,100
$81,700
2015
$563
$29,600 + $52,100
$81,700
2014
$563
$29,600 + $52,100
$81,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Metal/Tin
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,284
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,382
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 988
Building Sq. Ft: 1,284
# of Stories: 1.3
Legal Description: 5.85 AC POTTS CREEK PB 29-414
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 254,826
Municipality Name: BOILING SPRINGS
Acres: 5.85
Zoning Code: AR
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY SUBURB - RES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,284
Stories: 1.3
Lot Size: 5.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Alleghany County
APN: 093/00/00/000/006/0//
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Jeter-Watson Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.2mi
3/10
Clifton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.9mi
2/10
Alleghany High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.4mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in
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