Rockbridge County property record for 1196 Thornhill Rd, Lexington, VA 24450
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,838 sqft · built 1792 |
| Lot Size | 17 acres (741,391 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,950,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $11,520 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74 A 49 |
| Primary APN | 74 A 49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,838 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,852 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,539 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1792 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 741,391 sqft (17 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Porch | Patio |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 8011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1196 THORNHILL RD |
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24450-6011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | 251 THORNHILL |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKBRIDGE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 930302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Thorn Hill listed 1975 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 75002035 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1196 Thornhill Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Rockbridge County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1196 THORNHILL RD, LEXINGTON, VA 24450-6011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023480 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000480 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1196 Thornhill Rd was $11,520.
Source: Rockbridge County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Rockbridge County |
| Unified School District | Rockbridge County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,520.00 | $1,800,000 (-) Land $410,300 Building $1,389,700 | $1,800,000 (-) Land $410,300 Building $1,389,700 |
| 2025 | $11,520.00 | $1,800,000 Land $410,300 Building $1,389,700 | $1,800,000 Land $410,300 Building $1,389,700 |
| 2023 | $2,076,300 Land $410,300 Building $1,666,000 | $1,800,000 Land $410,300 Building $1,389,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1196 Thornhill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 7, 2006 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1196 Thornhill Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 72% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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