For sale
1831 S Carpenter Dr
Covington, VA 24426
$156,000
- 2beds
- 1.5baths
- 1,242sq ft
- 0.52acres
- 1915built
Listed by Wainwright & Co., REALTORS®
About this home.
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.
Facts and features.
The home
- Type
- House (Single Family Residence)
- Bathrooms
- 1 full, 1 half
- Levels
- 2 stories
Inside
- Basement
- Partial
- Flooring
- Laminate, Wood
Outside and lot
- Lot setting
- Sloped Up
Utilities
- Heating
- Other - See Remarks, Baseboard Electric
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Water source
- Public
Community
- HOA dues
- None
- County
- City Of Covington County
The listing
- Source
- Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS® MLS #932977
Price and status history.
8
days on market
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | Listed for sale | $156,000 |
Price per square foot
Asking price per finished square foot, compared with the median of 64 houses sold in Covington in the last 12 months. 6% above the median.
Location.
1831 S Carpenter Dr, Covington, VA 24426
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Listing information
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