Smyth County property record for 131 Walker St, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,469 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.88 acres (38,333 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,789 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65A-2-53 |
| Primary APN | 65A-2-53 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,469 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,646 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,646 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,646 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 38,333 sqft (0.88 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 51008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 WALKER ST |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | APPLEWOOD I SD LOT 53 65A 2 53 |
| Legal Subdivision | APPLEWOOD I SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROYAL OAK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
131 Walker St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 WALKER ST, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Walker St was $1,789, up 17% from the year before.
Source: Smyth County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Smyth County |
| Unified School District | Smyth County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,789.00 (+17%) | $259,300 (-) Land $30,000 Building $229,300 | $259,300 (-) Land $30,000 Building $229,300 |
| 2025 | $1,529.00 | $259,300 Land $30,000 Building $229,300 | $259,300 Land $30,000 Building $229,300 |
| 2023 | $1,297.00 | $175,400 Land $25,000 Building $150,400 | $175,400 Land $25,000 Building $150,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Walker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 131 Walker St is moderate, ranking above 47% 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 47% of the US · above 75% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WALKER CREEK serves 1,135 people · EPA ID VA1173783 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SmythNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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