Wise County property record for 1231 1st Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,767 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $818 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R000798 |
| Primary APN | R000798 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,767 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,261 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,261 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Deck Area | 232 sqft |
| Patio Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1231 1ST AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | BIG STONE GAP |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24219-3161 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5-6 BK 155 P 5 .172 AC SURVEY |
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 931200 |
Source: Wise County records · APN R000798
Assessment roll updated August 10, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 221, BEN HUR, VA 24218-0221 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Wise County records · Assessment roll updated August 10, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Big Stone Gap Town |
| County | Wise County |
| Unified School District | Wise County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $818.00 (+41.52%) | $118,600 (+41.53%) Land $12,400 Building $106,200 | $118,600 (+41.53%) Land $12,400 Building $106,200 |
| 2025 | $578.00 | $83,800 (-) Land $9,600 Building $74,200 | $83,800 (-) Land $9,600 Building $74,200 |
| 2023 | $578.00 | $83,800 (-) Land $9,600 Building $74,200 | $83,800 (-) Land $9,600 Building $74,200 |
| 2022 | $83,800 Land $9,600 Building $74,200 | $83,800 Land $9,600 Building $74,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wise County (51195C), as of June 6, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 511959312001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2001–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2003 · Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snowfall, Heavy Rain,floodind, And Mudslide |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 75% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Point Broadband Fiber Holding Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 162 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system VA1195100, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BIG STONE GAP serves 9,372 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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