Grayson County property record for 196 Too Steep Ln, Independence, VA 24348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 6.01 acres (261,796 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $802 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-A-20E |
| Primary APN | 54-A-20E |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,788 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 261,796 sqft (6.01 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 15839 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 TOO STEEP LN |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24348-3756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RF |
| Legal Description | 6.010 54-A-20E |
| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 60201 |
Source: Grayson County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 496, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-0496 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON VA |
| Property Address | 196 TOO STEEP LN, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 638/34 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 638/34 |
| Instrument | 200000252 |
| Name | ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
Source: Grayson County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Grayson County |
| Unified School District | Grayson County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $802.00 (-16.63%) | $138,300 (-) Land $41,500 Building $96,800 | $138,300 (-) Land $41,500 Building $96,800 |
| 2023 | $962.00 | $138,300 Land $41,500 Building $96,800 | $138,300 Land $41,500 Building $96,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 28, 2008 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · above 85% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| WVVA.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T, Citizens Telephone Cooperative (VA).
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