Is parking easy in Covington, VA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Covington, VA?

As of early 2026, 95% of users say yards are well-kept

Is a car needed in Covington, VA?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say car is needed

Does Covington, VA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Covington, VA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is there wildlife in Covington, VA?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say there's wildlife

Is Covington, VA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Covington, VA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in Covington, VA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Covington, VA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Covington, VA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Covington, VA quiet?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say it's quiet

Are the streets well-lit in Covington, VA?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Covington, VA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Covington, VA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Covington, VA?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say there are community events

What is 551 E Madison St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 551 E Madison St in Covington, VA is $214,100 .

What is the price history for 551 E Madison St?

551 E Madison St in Covington, VA last sold for $96,500 in August 2015.

Is Covington a buyer's or seller's market?

Covington is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Covington?

Residents describe Covington, VA as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Covington, VA .

Does 551 E Madison St have air conditioning?

Yes, 551 E Madison St in Covington, VA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 551 E Madison St?

The lot at 551 E Madison St in Covington, VA is about 0.38 acres (16,500 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

551 E Madison St
Covington, VA 24426

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,691 sqft (on 0.38 acres)

$214,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,314/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$214,100

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 19, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,314/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,691 sqft

(on 0.38 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$214K

Since last month

$3K (-1.2%)

Since last year

$10K (+4.7%)

Since last sale

$118K (+121.8%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +115% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$214K
July 2026	$217K
June 2026	$216K
May 2026	$215K
April 2026	$206K
March 2026	$202K
February 2026	$196K
January 2026	$196K
2025
December 2025	$199K
November 2025	$200K
October 2025	$203K
September 2025	$202K
August 2025	$204K
July 2025	$205K
June 2025	$202K
May 2025	$198K
April 2025	$198K
March 2025	$189K
February 2025	$185K
January 2025	$180K
2024
December 2024	$185K
November 2024	$184K
October 2024	$195K
September 2024	$195K
August 2024	$195K
July 2024	$191K
June 2024	$192K
May 2024	$194K
April 2024	$191K
March 2024	$189K
February 2024	$185K
January 2024	$183K
2023
December 2023	$181K
November 2023	$180K
October 2023	$184K
September 2023	$185K
August 2023	$184K
July 2023	$183K
June 2023	$182K
May 2023	$189K
April 2023	$185K
March 2023	$182K
February 2023	$177K
January 2023	$174K
2022
December 2022	$176K
November 2022	$179K
October 2022	$181K
September 2022	$182K
August 2022	$182K
July 2022	$182K
June 2022	$181K
May 2022	$178K
April 2022	$174K
March 2022	$171K
February 2022	$169K
January 2022	$168K
2021
December 2021	$166K
November 2021	$165K
October 2021	$165K
September 2021	$165K
August 2021	$165K
July 2021	$162K
June 2021	$156K
May 2021	$145K
April 2021	$143K
March 2021	$136K
February 2021	$135K
January 2021	$135K
2020
December 2020	$135K
November 2020	$135K
October 2020	$134K
September 2020	$135K
August 2020	$135K
July 2020	$134K
June 2020	$133K
May 2020	$133K
April 2020	$132K
March 2020	$130K
February 2020	$131K
January 2020	$132K
2019
December 2019	$132K
November 2019	$133K
October 2019	$133K
September 2019	$132K
August 2019	$131K
July 2019	$130K
June 2019	$127K
May 2019	$129K
April 2019	$125K
March 2019	$127K
February 2019	$127K
January 2019	$129K
2018
December 2018	$126K
November 2018	$127K
October 2018	$123K
September 2018	$119K
August 2018	$112K
July 2018	$107K
June 2018	$107K
May 2018	$107K
April 2018	$106K
March 2018	$106K
February 2018	$106K
January 2018	$105K
2017
December 2017	$105K
November 2017	$104K
October 2017	$104K
September 2017	$104K
August 2017	$103K
July 2017	$103K
June 2017	$103K
May 2017	$102K
April 2017	$102K
March 2017	$102K
February 2017	$101K
January 2017	$101K
2016
December 2016	$101K
November 2016	$100K
October 2016	$100K
September 2016	$100K
August 2016	$99K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1307 S Massie Ave, Covington, VA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$269,000	05/21/26	3	2	1,560
214 E Madison St, Covington, VA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$139,000	08/20/25	3	2	1,322
1420 S Midland Heights Pl, Covington, VA	0.40	Single-Family Home	$48,500	12/08/25	2	1	1,183

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
449 E Madison St, Covington, VA 24426	0.12	$225,000	3	1.5	1,596	For Sale
429 E Madison St, Covington, VA 24426	0.16	$229,700	4	2.5	2,319	Off Market
1307 S Massie Ave, Covington, VA 24426	0.16	$269,000	3	2	1,560	Recently Sold
340 E Dolly Ann Dr, Covington, VA 24426	0.24	$217,800	3	2	1,686	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1965

Lot Size

0.38 acres

Living Area

1,691 sqft

Price/Sqft

$127

Parking

Garage

About this House

551 E. Madison Street: TURN KEY PROPERTY WITH NUMEROUS UPDATES! Well cared for 1-1/2 Story Brick home offering entrance foyer with seating area, 3 bedrooms, renovated bath, eat-in kitchen, dining room, large living room with fireplace, den, & full basement. Other amenities include replacement windows, 200amp electric, central heat & air, 1 car garage, & new roof. Outside you will find a paved 2 car drive, ample 3 car parking in the rear, fenced in dog kennel, beautiful landscaping & a stone covered patio for your enjoyment!
Call Beth Persinger at 540-969-6554 to schedule your tour today. $98,500
To see more photo's visit Highlands-Realty.com

551 E Madison St, Covington, VA 24426 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,691 sqft single-family home built in 1965. It last sold for $96,500 on Aug 10, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $214,100, with a rent estimate of $1,303/month.

Home Details for 551 E Madison St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Electric
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Softwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: BrickFoundation Type: Concrete Block
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1965
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.38 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 10, 2015 Source: N/A	Sold	$96,500
Jun 19, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$82,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	Unavailable	$153,300

Additional Cost

Market trends in Covington

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Around this home

Jeter-Watson Elementary
PK-5
Public
491 Students
Alleghany County Public Schools
3/10
GreatSchools Rating
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What Locals Say about Covington

At least 15 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
95 % Say yards are well-kept
91 % Say car is needed
88 % Say there's holiday spirit
76 % Say people would walk alone at night
72 % Say there's wildlife
70 % Say it's dog friendly
68 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
46 % Say there are sidewalks
42 % Say it's quiet
42 % Say streets are well-lit
40 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Vmoses2010
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2y ago
"The neighbors are very nice and friendly. The school system is very great, close to the YMCA, close to hospitals and doctors great grocery stores."
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Christina Bowen
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2y ago
"I live in a rural part of Covington where there isn’t any public transportation available. It is a wonderfully quiet area and I am very happy to be here. "
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Leonhardtashley
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6y ago
"it's nice if you stay on the other side of town away from the mill. that side of town is okay, depending on the street but the mill is terrible to look at and smell"
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Wade.guillory
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6y ago
"There is a farmers market on Saturdays and local sports team events that enable the community to come together. "
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Hannah T.
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6y ago
"It’s a great place to live. Awfully small, an everybody knows everybody town. High poverty rate but is nice. "
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kastwilightgem
12y ago
"Unless your physically fit, mowing the lawn is nearly impossible. Not only is it on a cliff, the front yard is concave! One of the side yards floods every time it rains. Both trees in the front yard are dead and ready to fall onto the house down below. The driveway is pitched at a 45 degree downward slope. The carport also floods. The nearest city is fifteen minutes away. It has minimal shopping, nightlife and dining. There are only three parks; all extremely small and lacking. The main street in downtown consists mostly empty store fronts. Worse, just a few blocks away is the largest paper mill in the United States of America. Talk about stink! "
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Frequently asked questions about 551 E Madison St

What is 551 E Madison St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 551 E Madison St in Covington, VA is $214,100.
What is the price history for 551 E Madison St?
551 E Madison St in Covington, VA last sold for $96,500 in August 2015.
Is Covington a buyer's or seller's market?
Covington is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Covington?
Residents describe Covington, VA as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Covington, VA.
Does 551 E Madison St have air conditioning?
Yes, 551 E Madison St in Covington, VA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 551 E Madison St?
The lot at 551 E Madison St in Covington, VA is about 0.38 acres (16,500 sq ft).