JACKSON RIVER WATERFRONT LOG HOME! Experience LIFE on one of Virginia's most scenic rivers in this Beautiful 1½-Story Log Home, where fishing, kayaking, swimming & breathtaking river views become part of your Everyday Life! Whether you're searching for a full-time residence or a relaxing Mountain Retreat, this Exceptional Riverfront Property offers an unmatched lifestyle. Inside you'll discover 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful hardwood floors, exposed natural wood & beams, & a spacious great room, a soaring vaulted ceiling & attractive stone fireplace w/ pellet stove. The well-designed galley kitchen includes appliances & ample cabinet space. Upstairs, the private loft-style primary suite overlooks the great room & features a walk-in closet & private bath. Step outside onto the spacious deck overlooking the Jackson River, where mature shade trees create a cool, park-like setting for relaxing or entertaining. Easy steps lead to the water's edge & shoreline retaining wall, making it easy to enjoy everything the river has to offer. Spend your days fishing, kayaking, swimming, or simply relaxing while listening to the peaceful sounds of the river. The nearby Jackson River Scenic Trail offers additional opportunities for walking, biking & enjoying the outdoors. Additional features include an attached 2-car garage, attractive landscaping & an exceptional riverfront setting offering privacy, recreation & year-round enjoyment. Recent improvements include Log Staining & Re-chinking 2025! A rare opportunity to own a beautiful waterfront log home on one of the Alleghany Highlands' most desirable stretches of the Jackson River!
Pending
$369,000
248 S River Rd, Covington, VA 24426
3beds
2,732sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.64 Acres Lot
$367,600 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private bathWaterfront log homeSoaring vaulted ceilingSpacious great roomBreathtaking river viewsAttractive landscapingBeautiful hardwood floors
- 41 days
- 1,029
- 90
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
LISA M BROWN 540-969-6350,
HIGHLANDS REALTY & ASSOCIATES LLC 540-862-4414
Source: RVAR,MLS#: 929883
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,948
- Total interior livable area: 2,732 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Details: Off Street Parking
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Side Porch, Screened Porch, Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Body of water: River or Other
Lot
- Size: 0.64 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 040000000020B1 , 040E001000001A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic
- Water: Private Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Restaurant, Trail Access
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $332,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,638
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
Estimated market value
$367,600
$349,000 - $386,000
$1,757/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Pending sale | $369,000$135/sqft |
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| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $369,000+48.2%$135/sqft |
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| 9/24/2019 | Sold | $249,000$91/sqft |
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| 9/20/2019 | Pending sale | $249,000$91/sqft |
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| 8/2/2019 | Listed for sale | $249,000+8.7%$91/sqft |
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| 1/1/2019 | Listing removed | $229,000$84/sqft |
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| 9/19/2018 | Price change | $229,000-4.2%$84/sqft |
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| 7/26/2018 | Price change | $239,000-7.7%$87/sqft |
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| 6/21/2018 | Price change | $259,000+4%$95/sqft |
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| 6/18/2018 | Price change | $249,000-7.4%$91/sqft |
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| 5/30/2018 | Price change | $269,000-6.9%$98/sqft |
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| 3/6/2018 | Listed for sale | $289,000$106/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,629 -15.7% | $332,500 +25.7% |
| 2024 | $1,932 | $264,600 |
| 2023 | $1,932 | $264,600 |
| 2022 | $1,932 | $264,600 |
| 2021 | $1,932 | $264,600 |
| 2020 | $1,932 | $264,600 +9.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $241,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $241,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $241,500 |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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