Smyth County property record for 1185 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,322 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $888 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-A-25A |
| Primary APN | 42-A-25A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,322 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,044 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Basement Area | 198 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 198 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,928 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Spring/Creek |
| Account Number | 140911 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1185 HORSESHOE BEND RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5482 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CLEGHORNE VALLEY 42 A 25A |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEGHORNE VALLEY |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 30100 |
1185 Horseshoe Bend Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1185 HORSESHOE BEND RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5482 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1300 / 2366 |
| Transfer Doc | 01300/2194 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1185 Horseshoe Bend Rd was $888, up 17% from the year before.
Source: Smyth County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Smyth County |
| Unified School District | Smyth County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $888.00 (+17%) | $128,700 (-) Land $9,600 Building $119,100 | $128,700 (-) Land $9,600 Building $119,100 |
| 2025 | $759.00 | $128,700 Land $9,600 Building $119,100 | $128,700 Land $9,600 Building $119,100 |
| 2023 | $661.00 | $89,400 Land $8,000 Building $81,400 | $89,400 Land $8,000 Building $81,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1185 Horseshoe Bend Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1185 Horseshoe Bend Rd is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · above 88% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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