Wise County property record for 1721 River Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.67 acres (29,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $162 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | R032816 |
| Primary APN | R032816 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 29,185 sqft (0.67 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1721 RIVER RD |
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| City | BIG STONE GAP |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24219-4258 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | .67 AC S.F. POWELL R. |
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 931300 |
1721 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Wise County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1721 RIVER RD, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-4258 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202401089 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1721 RIVER RD, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-4258 |
| Document Number | 0202401089 |
| Map Reference | BK 388 PG 125 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202401089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1725 RIVER RD, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-4258 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1721 River Rd was $162, up 74.2% from the year before.
Source: Wise County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise County |
| Unified School District | Wise County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $162.00 (+74.19%) | $23,500 (+74.07%) Land $11,000 Building $12,500 | $23,500 (+74.07%) Land $11,000 Building $12,500 |
| 2025 | $93.00 | $13,500 Land $8,500 Building $5,000 | $13,500 Land $8,500 Building $5,000 |
| 2023 | $93.00 | $13,500 (-) Land $8,500 Building $5,000 | $13,500 (-) Land $8,500 Building $5,000 |
| 2022 | $13,500 Land $8,500 Building $5,000 | $13,500 Land $8,500 Building $5,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1721 River Rd 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1993–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2003 · Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snowfall, Heavy Rain,floodind, And Mudslide |
| 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 1721 River Rd is high, ranking above 78% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 78% of the US · above 98.9% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% 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 39 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 |
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