Smyth County property record for 1253 Matson Dr, Marion, VA 24354
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 520 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.304 acres (3,236 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $96 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 271-146-19 |
| Primary APN | 271-146-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 807 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 3,236 sqft (0.304 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 287 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 23418 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1253 MATSON DR |
| City | MARION |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24354-3600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1208 MATSON DR LOT 19 271 146 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | C P ATKINS SUB DIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2071 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
1253 Matson Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1240A MOUNT VERNON RD, FORT LAWN, SC 29714-8794 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000625 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1253 MATSON DR, MARION, VA 24354-3600 |
| Document Number | 01113/1852 |
| Book / Page | 1113 / 1852 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 83 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 260000625 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1240 MOUNT VERNON RD # A, A, FORT LAWN, SC 29714-8794 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1253 Matson Dr was $96, up 17.1% from the year before.
Source: Smyth County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Smyth County |
| Municipality | Marion Town |
| Unified School District | Smyth County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $96.00 (+17.07%) | $14,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $8,000 | $14,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $8,000 |
| 2025 | $82.00 | $14,000 Land $6,000 Building $8,000 | $14,000 Land $6,000 Building $8,000 |
| 2023 | $96.00 | $13,000 Land $5,000 Building $8,000 | $13,000 Land $5,000 Building $8,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1253 Matson Dr 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1981–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1253 Matson Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF MARION serves 8,500 people · EPA ID VA1173481 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 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 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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