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  • $156,000

    1831 S Carpenter Dr, Covington, VA 24426

    2beds
    1,242sqft
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    $1,031/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1915
    0.52 Acres Lot
    $133,700 Zestimate®
    $126/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    New farmhouse sinkUpdated lightingUpdated hardwareButcher block countertopsRefinished cabinetryNewly installed gutter guardsBrand-new dedicated laundry room
    Come fall in love with this inviting 1915 Brick home in the Heart of Virginia's beautiful Alleghany Highlands. Full of classic charm with updates for modern living, this home offers a perfect blend of timeless charm, comfort, and practicality. Downstairs you will find a large open living room, a dining room or beautifully lit office space, and a modern kitchen with quarter bath. Off of the kitchen you will find a rear entrance with mud room. Upstairs, find a generous primary suite and a second bedroom along with a beautifully updated full bath. This home has been lovingly updated and is ready for its next chapter. Located in Covington, Va surrounded by natural mountain beauty, this home offers convenient access to outdoor recreation, scenic landscapes, and small-town charm that make this part of Virginia a special place to live. This home has had some recent updates. The kitchen has been refreshed with refinished cabinetry, updated hardware, butcher block countertops, and a new farmhouse sink. New drywall, fresh paint and electrical improvements enhance both the appearance and functionality of this inviting space. One of the home's most practical improvements is the brand-new dedicated laundry room conveniently located just off the kitchen and featuring new laundry appliances The quarter bath with just a toilet has been completely remodeled and the adjoining mudroom has been refreshed with new flooring, drywall and paint. Additional improvements include upgraded exterior doors and locks, extensive electrical upgrades and rewiring, updated wiring between the house and garage, and updated lighting. Exterior improvements include landscaping enhancements and newly installed gutter guards.
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    Listed by:

    ERIN REYNOLDS 540-330-4106,

    WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS® 540-387-5800

    Source: RVAR,MLS#: 932977MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Baseboard Electric, Other
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood, Laminate
      • Basement: Partial
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,242
      • Total interior livable area: 1,242 sqft
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      Property

      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 0.52 Acres
      • Features: Sloped Up
      Details
      • Parcel number: 28245, 28244

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • Year built: 1915

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Covington

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $126/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $67,400
      • Annual tax amount: $601
      • Date on market: 11/5/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 6 days

        Estimated market value

        $133,700

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $969/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/5/2026Listed for sale$156,000+20%$126/sqft
        Source: RVAR #932977 Report a problem
        7/30/2025Sold$130,000-3.7%$105/sqft
        Source: RVAR #918484 Report a problem
        7/1/2025Pending sale$134,950$109/sqft
        Source: RVAR #918484 Report a problem
        6/21/2025Listed for sale$134,950+439.8%$109/sqft
        Source: RVAR #918484 Report a problem
        12/15/1998Sold$25,000$20/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$573 $67,400
        2024$573 $67,400
        2023-- $67,400 +26.2%
        2022-- $53,400
        2021-- $53,400
        2020-- $53,400 +9.4%
        2018-- $48,800
        2017-- --
        2016-- --
        2015-- --
        2014-- --
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        2010-- --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 24426

        Getting around

        4 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        1 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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