Wise County property record for 1690 Dawson Ave W, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (11,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $883 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R001900 |
| Primary APN | R001900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,102 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,782 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 594 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,188 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,056 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Deck Area | 28 sqft |
| Patio Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1690 DAWSON AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | BIG STONE GAP |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24219-4356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5-6-7-8 BK 12 DAWSON RIVERTON |
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 931200 |
1690 Dawson Ave W is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Wise County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1690 DAWSON AVE W, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-4356 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202500906 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1690 Dawson Ave W was $883, up 41.5% from the year before.
Source: Wise County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Big Stone Gap Town |
| County | Wise County |
| Unified School District | Wise County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $883.00 (+41.51%) | $128,000 (+41.59%) Land $12,600 Building $115,400 | $128,000 (+41.59%) Land $12,600 Building $115,400 |
| 2025 | $624.00 | $90,400 Land $9,000 Building $81,400 | $90,400 Land $9,000 Building $81,400 |
| 2023 | $623.00 | $90,400 (-) Land $9,000 Building $81,400 | $90,400 (-) Land $9,000 Building $81,400 |
| 2022 | $90,400 Land $9,000 Building $81,400 | $90,400 Land $9,000 Building $81,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1690 Dawson Ave W in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 6, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1987–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 1690 Dawson Ave W is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 95% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 BIG STONE GAP serves 9,372 people · EPA ID VA1195100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) 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 42 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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