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159 Ernest Dr, Wirtz, VA 24184 Property Records

Franklin County property record for 159 Ernest Dr, Wirtz, VA 24184

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size5.52 acres (240,756 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$86,436 (Feb 2015)
Tax Bill$1,201 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN034 00-072 16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN034 00-072 16
Alternative APN
  • 37927

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,680 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,600 sqft
1st Floor Area1,680 sqft
FlooringLaminate Plank
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area240,756 sqft (5.52 acres)
TerrainRolling
Deck Area288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number37927
Street Address159 ERNEST DR
CityWIRTZ
StateVA
Zip24184-4394
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA1
Legal DescriptionCHRISTMAS TREE ACRES TRACT 2
Legal SubdivisionCHRISTMAS TREE ACRES
Legal Phase2
Legal Tract2
JurisdictionFRANKLIN VA
Township / Civil DivisionUNION HALL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract20200

Owner

Source: Franklin County records, as of September 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address159 ERNEST DR, WIRTZ, VA 24184-4394
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 5, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 5, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 16, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2015749
Deed Book / Page1058 / 550
Prior Transfer DateSep 24, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc00103902102
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFRANKLIN VA
Property Address159 ERNEST DR, WIRTZ, VA 24184-4394
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 28, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 ERNEST DR, BURNT CHIMNEY, VA 24184-4394

Mortgage

Document Number0011891501
DateSep 8, 2022
Book Page1189/1501
Instrument220006769
Lender
NameUNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressSAINT LOUIS, MO 63120
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueSep 1, 2062

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
CountyFranklin County
Unified School DistrictFranklin County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,201.00 (+19.5%)$279,400 (+69.54%) Land $50,100 Building $229,300$279,400 (+69.54%) Land $50,100 Building $229,300
2023$1,005.00$164,800 (-) Land $43,100 Building $121,700$164,800 (-) Land $43,100 Building $121,700
2022$164,800 Land $43,100 Building $121,700$164,800 Land $43,100 Building $121,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 2012 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Glo Fiber
Cable		1,000 / 50
ZiTEL
Fiber		960 / 960

May also be available: SMLW Broadband.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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