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
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by MICHAEL TRANI• RE/MAX ALL STARS
Bought with KELLY AYERS• EXP REALTY LLC - LYNCHBURG
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.
MLSRV #907381
Jun 15, 2024
Sold
$149,995
$117/sq ft
May 8, 2024
Pending
—
May 7, 2024
Listed
$154,995
$121/sq ft
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*
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*
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.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.85 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Sq. Ft.
1,284
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alleghany County
APN
09300-00-000-0060
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Appliances: Microwave Oven (Built In)
Flooring: Laminate, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,284
Year Built: 1950
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Side Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Green Energy Efficient: Wood Stove
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 5.85
Lot Size Acres: 5.85
Lot Size Square Feet: 254,826
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $695
Parcel Number: 09300-00-0000-0060
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Wood Furnace
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle Or Junior School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Location Information
Directions: I-64 W Exit 16A left at the Traffic light. 3rd light make a L on Carpenter Dr, turns into Potts Creek Rd, continue for 15 miles. House on R-sits off Road
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: 09300-00-000-0060
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 907381
ListPrice: $154,995
Around this home
Schools
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
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in
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