Historical charm with modern functionality is this two story home in the heart of downtown Covington. With being zoned C-2, this can be a residence or office or both - live in the main house, and use guest house as an office. Rocking chair front covered porch leads to a huge foyer with lovely staircase, living room, French doors lead to dining room, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, subway tile and stainless appliances, coffee bar area, bathroom and laundry w/washer & dryer on the first floor. Second level has four bedrooms and updated bathroom. Partial basement, detached garage, office/guest house & off street parking. Some of the updates include exterior painted, crown molding, new gas heat and central air on first floor. Move in ready.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (6/1)
$219,900
223 W Locust St, Covington, VA 24426
4beds
1,886sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historical charmDetached garageUpdated bathroomOff street parkingModern functionalityExterior paintedStainless appliances
- 64 days |
- 514 |
- 31 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katherine Lytle 540-691-6414,
Lytle Realty LLC
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®,MLS#: 139976
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Range
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood, Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,886
- Total interior livable area: 1,886 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50' X 150'
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 1138
- Zoning: Commercial
- Zoning description: Commercial
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $155,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,318
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,461/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $219,900-2.2%$117/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $224,900-3%$119/sqft |
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| 9/1/2025 | Listing removed | $231,900$123/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $231,900-1.3%$123/sqft |
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| 4/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $234,900+37.4%$125/sqft |
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| 6/29/2022 | Sold | $171,000-4.5%$91/sqft |
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| 5/29/2022 | Pending sale | $179,000$95/sqft |
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| 5/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $179,000$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -- | $155,100 +40.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $110,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $110,500 -16.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $132,800 +27% |
| 2018 | -- | $104,600 |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 24426
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Jeter-Watson ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.7 mi
- 2/10Clifton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- NAJackson River Technical CenterGrades: Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jeter Watson
- Middle: Covington Middle
- High: Alleghany High
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Virginia
- Covington City
- Covington
- 24426
- 223 W Locust St
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