Wythe County property record for 1589 Fort Chiswell Rd, Max Meadows, VA 24360
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 8.25 acres (359,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,136 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 59-70B |
| Primary APN | 59-70B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,003 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 313 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,254 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 359,370 sqft (8.25 acres) |
| Garage Area | 987 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 308 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 8947 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1589 FORT CHISWELL RD |
| City | MAX MEADOWS |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24360-3021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RT 52 |
| Jurisdiction | WYTHE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEAD MINES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 50402 |
1589 Fort Chiswell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Wythe County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1589 FORT CHISWELL RD, MAX MEADOWS, VA 24360-3021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1589 Fort Chiswell Rd was $1,136.
Source: Wythe County assessment roll, as of March 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wythe County |
| Unified School District | Wythe County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,136.00 | $222,800 Land $54,100 Building $168,700 | $222,800 Land $54,100 Building $168,700 |
| 2024 | $1,136.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1589 Fort Chiswell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 25, 2015 · 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| 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 1589 Fort Chiswell Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citizens Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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