Smyth County property record for 1259 Matson Dr, Marion, VA 24354
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1776 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,226 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $55 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 271-146-21 |
| Primary APN | 271-146-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 775 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1776 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 4,226 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 23426 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1259 MATSON DR |
| City | MARION |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24354-3600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1259 MATSON DR LOTS 21-22 271 146 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | C P ATKINS SUB DIV |
| Legal Lot Number | 21-22 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2071 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
1259 Matson Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2026.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1274 MATSON DR, MARION, VA 24354-3608 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001695 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1259 MATSON DR, MARION, VA 24354-3600 |
| Document Number | 0000001695 |
| Book / Page | 1113 / 7897 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261695 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1274 MATSON DR, MARION, VA 24354-3608 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1259 Matson Dr was $55, up 17% 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 | $55.00 (+17.02%) | $8,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $2,000 | $8,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $2,000 |
| 2025 | $47.00 | $8,000 Land $6,000 Building $2,000 | $8,000 Land $6,000 Building $2,000 |
| 2023 | $51.00 | $7,000 Land $5,000 Building $2,000 | $7,000 Land $5,000 Building $2,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1259 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 1259 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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