Smyth County property record for 138 Birch Ln, Damascus, VA 24236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 946 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 17 acres (743,134 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $221 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 89-A-16 |
| Primary APN | 89-A-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 946 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,114 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 946 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 743,134 sqft (17 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 44539 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 BIRCH LN |
| City | DAMASCUS |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHITE TOP 89 A 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE TOP |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RYE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2048 |
| Census Tract | 30702 |
138 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 BIRCH LN, DAMASCUS, VA 24236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261444 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1113 / 6553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 138 BIRCH LN, DAMASCUS, VA 24236 |
| Document Number | 0000001444 |
| Book / Page | 1113 / 6553 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL TITLE NE, INVESTORS NATIONAL TITLE INSUR |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,585.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 BIRCH LN, DAMASCUS, VA 24236 |
| Document Number | 0000001445, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261445 |
| Name | FIRST BANK AND TRUST COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 138 Birch Ln was $221, up 16.9% 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 | $221.00 (+16.93%) | $32,100 (-) Land $28,100 Building $4,000 | $32,100 (-) Land $28,100 Building $4,000 |
| 2025 | $189.00 | $32,100 Land $28,100 Building $4,000 | $32,100 Land $28,100 Building $4,000 |
| 2023 | $222.00 | $30,100 Land $26,100 Building $4,000 | $30,100 Land $26,100 Building $4,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 138 Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 11 |
| 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 138 Birch Ln is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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