$156,000
- 2
- beds
- 1 full · 1 half
- baths
- 1,242
- sqft
- 1915
- year built
- 2
- beds
- 1 full · 1 half
- baths
- 1,242
- sqft
- 1915
- year built
- Status:
- Active
- MLS #:
- 932977
- Neighborhood:
- N/A
- County:
- City of Covington
- Listed By:
- ERIN REYNOLDS - WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®
- Agent Email:
- reynoldsrealestate2020@gmail.com
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.
Highlights
- Residential
- Single Family Residence
- Built in 1915
- 0.52 Acre Lot
- 3 days on Market
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- Bedrooms
- 2
-
- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
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- Year Built
- 1915
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- Construction Materials
- Brick
-
- Living Area
- 1242.0
-
- Flooring
- Laminate, Wood
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- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
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- Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Wood Stove, Other
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- Basement
- Partial
-
- Acres
- 0.52
-
- Lot Features
- Sloped Up
-
- Water
- Public
-
- Area
- 2600 - City of Covington
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- County
- City of Covington
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- City
- Covington
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- Neighborhood
- N/A
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- Zip Code
- 24426
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- High School
- Other - See Remarks
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- Middle School
- Other - See Remarks
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- Elementary School
- Other - See Remarks
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Nearby Schools
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68out of 100
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100out of 100
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37out of 100
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49out of 100
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52out of 100
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51out of 100
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52out of 100
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52out of 100
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38out of 100
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$132,827
$111,574 - $154,079
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Price History
| 11/05/2026 | Listed | $156,000 |
| Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #932977 | ||
| 07/30/2025 | Sold | $130,000 |
| Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #918484 | ||
| 06/20/2025 | Listed | $134,950 |
| Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #918484 | ||
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This home is listed at $156,000 with 1,242 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $126 per square foot.
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1831 S Carpenter Dr was listed on November 05, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 3 days.
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When was this house built?
This home was built in 1915, making it approximately 111 years old.
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1831 S Carpenter Dr sits on a 0.52-acre lot, which is 22,651 square feet.
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- Elementary: Other - See Remarks
- Middle: Other - See Remarks
- High: Other - See Remarks
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