Smyth County property record for 208 Vance Dr, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,770 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.67 acres (29,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,237 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-A-52 |
| Primary APN | 53-A-52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,770 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,753 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,770 sqft |
| Basement Area | 894 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 894 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 29,185 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 149 sqft |
| Patio Area | 834 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 104884 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 VANCE DR |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-4031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SULPHUR SPG RD 53 A 52 |
| Legal Subdivision | SULPHUR SPG |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHILHOWIE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
208 Vance Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 VANCE DR, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-4031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 208 Vance Dr was $1,237, up 16.9% from the year before.
Source: Smyth County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Chilhowie Town |
| County | Smyth County |
| Unified School District | Smyth County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,237.00 (+16.92%) | $179,400 (-) Land $18,000 Building $161,400 | $179,400 (-) Land $18,000 Building $161,400 |
| 2025 | $1,058.00 | $179,400 Land $18,000 Building $161,400 | $179,400 Land $18,000 Building $161,400 |
| 2023 | $889.00 | $120,200 Land $15,000 Building $105,200 | $120,200 Land $15,000 Building $105,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 Vance Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| 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 208 Vance Dr is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 62% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 CHILHOWIE serves 4,625 people · EPA ID VA1173090 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from CHILHOWIE_WCSA REGIONAL WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2022–2024) 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SmythNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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