Wise County property record for 126 Hunter Smith Ave SW, Wise, VA 24293
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,926 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,733 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038A1 (01) 055A2 |
| Primary APN | 038A1 (01) 055A2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,926 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 6,512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Pool Type | Indoor Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 2,534 sqft |
| Deck Area | 2,506 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 126 HUNTER SMITH AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | WISE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24293-5633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NR RIDGEFIELD ACRES 4.00 AC |
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 930900 |
126 Hunter Smith Ave SW is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Wise County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 3326, WISE, VA 24293-3326 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage POWELL VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Closed-End Mortgage POWELL VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20173702 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 5, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 200901429 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Property Address | 126 HUNTER SMITH AVE SW, WISE, VA 24293-5633 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202200949 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200949 |
| Name | POWELL VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 126 HUNTER SMITH AVE SW, WISE, VA 24293-5633 |
| Document Number | 201703702 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201703702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $305.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3326, WISE, VA 24293-3326 |
| Document Number | 201703703 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201703703 |
| Name | POWELL VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JONESVILLE, VA 24263 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 18 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Rate | 4.5% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 126 Hunter Smith Ave SW was $2,733, up 27.3% from the year before.
Source: Wise County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise County |
| Municipality | Wise Town |
| Unified School District | Wise County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,733.00 (+27.29%) | $396,100 (+27.28%) Land $69,000 Building $327,100 | $396,100 (+27.28%) Land $69,000 Building $327,100 |
| 2025 | $2,147.00 | $311,200 Land $60,000 Building $251,200 | $311,200 Land $60,000 Building $251,200 |
| 2023 | $2,147.00 | $311,200 (-) Land $60,000 Building $251,200 | $311,200 (-) Land $60,000 Building $251,200 |
| 2022 | $311,200 Land $60,000 Building $251,200 | $311,200 Land $60,000 Building $251,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Hunter Smith Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2002.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 6, 2018 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2002–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2023 · other causes |
| 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 126 Hunter Smith Ave SW is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 58% of the US · above 87% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 WISE serves 6,375 people · EPA ID VA1195950 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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