Wise County property record for 17 W 1st St S, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,085 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,310 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,939 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R002072 |
| Primary APN | R002072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,085 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,483 sqft |
| Basement Area | 997 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 997 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 26,310 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 378 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Utility Building | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 17 W 1ST ST S |
|---|---|
| City | BIG STONE GAP |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24219-2623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L 6-7-8 BK. 2 P 1 POP SQ. |
| Legal Subdivision | POPLAR SQUARE PL 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-8 |
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5074 |
| Census Tract | 931200 |
17 W 1st St S is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Wise County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 W 1ST ST S, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-2623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20233276 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 17 W 1ST ST S, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-2623 |
| Document Number | 0202303276 |
| Map Reference | BK 103 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202303276 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 W 1ST ST S, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-2623 |
| Document Number | 0202303277 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202303277 |
| Name | FIRST BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2043 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 W 1st St S was $1,939, up 33.1% 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 | $1,939.00 (+33.08%) | $281,100 (+33.1%) Land $49,500 Building $231,600 | $281,100 (+33.1%) Land $49,500 Building $231,600 |
| 2025 | $1,457.00 | $211,200 Land $37,500 Building $173,700 | $211,200 Land $37,500 Building $173,700 |
| 2023 | $921.00 | $211,200 (+58.2%) Land $37,500 Building $173,700 | $211,200 (+58.2%) Land $37,500 Building $173,700 |
| 2022 | $133,500 Land $37,500 Building $96,000 | $133,500 Land $37,500 Building $96,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 17 W 1st St S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 37 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 6, 2018 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 37 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 37 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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 17 W 1st St S 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 64% of the US · above 60% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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