Smyth County property record for 143 Rector Ave, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,304 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $874 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53D2-4-6 |
| Primary APN | 53D2-4-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,013 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Basement Area | 863 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 863 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,304 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 61 sqft |
| Deck Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4421 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 143 RECTOR AVE |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-4612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GROVE PART ADD LOT 6 53D2 4 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROVE PART ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHILHOWIE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
143 Rector Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 886, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-0886 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005527 |
| Deed Book / Page | 672 / 196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 143 Rector Ave was $874, up 17% 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 | $874.00 (+17%) | $126,700 (-) Land $12,000 Building $114,700 | $126,700 (-) Land $12,000 Building $114,700 |
| 2025 | $747.00 | $126,700 Land $12,000 Building $114,700 | $126,700 Land $12,000 Building $114,700 |
| 2023 | $612.00 | $82,800 Land $10,000 Building $72,800 | $82,800 Land $10,000 Building $72,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 143 Rector Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| 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 143 Rector Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 125 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 |
| SmythNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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