Giles County property record for 159 Richards St, Newport, VA 24128
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.515 acres (22,469 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,900 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,214 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45A 2 9 |
| Primary APN | 45A 2 9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,250 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 22,469 sqft (0.515 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 246 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Storage Building | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4309 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 RICHARDS ST |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24128-4056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA1 |
| Legal Description | LOT NO 9 MOUNTAIN LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN LAKE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | GILES VA |
| Township / Civil Division | EASTERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 930100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Greater Newport Rural Historic District listed 2000 · 762 contributing resources · NRIS 00000489 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 Richards St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Giles County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 GIVENS BRANCH TRL, NEWPORT, VA 24128-4292 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Richards St was $1,214, up 43.3% from the year before.
Source: Giles County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Giles County |
| Unified School District | Giles County Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,214.00 (+43.33%) | $258,500 (+107.46%) Land $48,000 Building $210,500 | $258,500 (+107.46%) Land $48,000 Building $210,500 |
| 2025 | $847.00 | $124,600 Land $28,500 Building $96,100 | $124,600 Land $28,500 Building $96,100 |
| 2023 | $124,600 Land $28,500 Building $96,100 | $124,600 Land $28,500 Building $96,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Richards St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1995–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 159 Richards St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 61% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pembroke Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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