Smyth County property record for 157 Riverside Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,574 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,731 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65-A-53 |
| Primary APN | 65-A-53 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,574 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,765 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,574 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,574 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,574 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft (1.4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 357 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 125555 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 RIVERSIDE RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH FORK 65 A 53 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH FORK |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHILHOWIE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 30702 |
157 Riverside Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 RIVERSIDE RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1300 / 2545 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Riverside Rd was $1,731, 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 | $1,731.00 (+16.96%) | $251,000 (-) Land $30,600 Building $220,400 | $251,000 (-) Land $30,600 Building $220,400 |
| 2025 | $1,480.00 | $251,000 Land $30,600 Building $220,400 | $251,000 Land $30,600 Building $220,400 |
| 2023 | $1,130.00 | $152,800 Land $15,600 Building $137,200 | $152,800 Land $15,600 Building $137,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Riverside Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 | 4 (2019–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 157 Riverside Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% of the US · above 74% 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 | 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 15 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 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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