Smyth County property record for 179 Pen Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.92 acres (214,315 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $93 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 77A-2-7 |
| Primary APN | 77A-2-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 214,315 sqft (4.92 acres) |
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| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 132686 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 179 PEN RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-4322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | BIG HORN SD LOT 7 77A 2 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG HORN SD |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RYE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 30702 |
179 Pen Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1822, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-1822 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 179 Pen Rd was $93, up 17.7% 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 | $93.00 (+17.72%) | $13,500 (-) Land $13,500 | |
| 2025 | $79.00 | $13,500 Land $13,500 | $13,500 Land $13,500 |
| 2023 | $88.00 | $11,900 Land $11,900 | $11,900 Land $11,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Pen 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 179 Pen Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 70% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 38 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 |
No cell data coverage reported
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