Smyth County property record for 132 River Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $8,600 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $82 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-A-78 |
| Primary APN | 53-A-78 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 96130 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 132 RIVER RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-2700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | MIDDLE FORK 53 A 78 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLE FORK |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHILHOWIE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3049 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
132 River Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 918 W MAIN ST, SALTVILLE, VA 24370-2704 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231391 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1101 / 964 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001019/220 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 132 RIVER RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-2700 |
| Document Number | 001011/964 |
| Book / Page | 1011 / 964 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230001391 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 918 W MAIN ST, SALTVILLE, VA 24370-2704 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 132 RIVER RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-2700 |
| Document Number | 1019/220 |
| Book / Page | 1019 / 220 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180000437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5012, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5012 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 132 River Rd was $82, up 17.1% from the year before.
Source: Smyth County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Chilhowie Town |
| County | Smyth County |
| Unified School District | Smyth County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $82.00 (+17.14%) | $12,000 (-) Land $12,000 | $12,000 (-) Land $12,000 |
| 2025 | $70.00 | $12,000 Land $12,000 | $12,000 Land $12,000 |
| 2023 | $74.00 Additional exemption filed | $10,000 (-) Land $10,000 | $10,000 (-) Land $10,000 |
| 2022 | $74.00 Additional exemption filed | $10,000 Land $10,000 | $10,000 Land $10,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 132 River Rd 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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 14 |
| 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 132 River Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 54% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | TOWN OF CHILHOWIE serves 4,625 people · EPA ID VA1173090 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from CHILHOWIE_WCSA REGIONAL WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 8 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 32 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SmythNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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