Smyth County property record for 215 Dry Fork Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 2.9 acres (126,324 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $909 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-A-192 |
| Primary APN | 76-A-192 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,682 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 126,324 sqft (2.9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 127680 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 215 DRY FORK RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5871 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DRY FORK 76 A 192 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RYE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 30702 |
215 Dry Fork Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1883, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-1883 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 215 Dry Fork Rd was $909, up 17% 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 | $909.00 (+16.99%) | $131,800 (-) Land $22,800 Building $109,000 | $131,800 (-) Land $22,800 Building $109,000 |
| 2025 | $777.00 | $131,800 Land $22,800 Building $109,000 | $131,800 Land $22,800 Building $109,000 |
| 2023 | $665.00 | $89,900 Land $19,800 Building $70,100 | $89,900 Land $19,800 Building $70,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 Dry Fork 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 215 Dry Fork Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 74% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 10 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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