Smyth County property record for 160 Dry Fork Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 1.14 acres (49,658 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,318 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-A-184 |
| Primary APN | 76-A-184 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,573 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,488 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 49,658 sqft (1.14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 464 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 670 sqft |
| Deck Area | 148 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 117161 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 160 DRY FORK RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5888 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ST CLAIR CREEK 76 A 184 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAIR CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RYE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 30702 |
160 Dry Fork Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2022.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 160 DRY FORK RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5888 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 001092/326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 160 DRY FORK RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5888 |
| Document Number | 001092/326 |
| Book / Page | 1092 / 326 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220002650 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 DRY FORK RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5888 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 160 Dry Fork Rd was $1,318, up 16.9% 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 | $1,318.00 (+16.95%) | $191,100 (-) Land $18,400 Building $172,700 | $191,100 (-) Land $18,400 Building $172,700 |
| 2025 | $1,127.00 | $191,100 Land $18,400 Building $172,700 | $191,100 Land $18,400 Building $172,700 |
| 2023 | $1,022.00 | $138,200 Land $15,400 Building $122,800 | $138,200 Land $15,400 Building $122,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 160 Dry Fork Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 11 |
| 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 160 Dry Fork Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 69% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 58 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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