217 Locust Ave, Independence, VA 24348 Property Records

Grayson County property record for 217 Locust Ave, Independence, VA 24348

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.512 acres (22,336 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$22,000 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill	$248 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2019 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`73A2-5-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`73A2-5-2`
Alternative APN	`12511`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,008 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,290 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	22,336 sqft (0.512 acres)
Terrain	Rolling

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	154 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	99 sqft
Storage Building	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Space Heater
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	12511
Street Address	217 LOCUST AVE
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	VA
Zip	24348-3835
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TOWN
Legal Description	LOT 73A2-5-2
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	GRAYSON VA
Township / Civil Division	ELK CREEK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2049
Census Tract	60201

Owner

Source: Grayson County records · APN 73A2-5-2

Assessment roll updated June 1, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 224, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-0224
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 08, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 08, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1400 / 2138
Last Transfer Date	May 09, 2019
Transfer Doc	629/720
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	GRAYSON VA
Recording Date	May 28, 2019
Property Address	217 LOCUST AVE, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-3835
Document Number	629/720
Book / Page	629 / 720
Instrument Date	May 09, 2019
Instrument	190000842
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 224, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-0224

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Grayson County records · Assessment roll updated June 1, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
County	Grayson County
Municipality	Independence Town
Unified School District	Grayson County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$248.00 (+7.36%)	$42,900 (-) Land $11,000 Building $31,900	$42,900 (-) Land $11,000 Building $31,900
2023	$231.00	$42,900 Land $11,000 Building $31,900	$42,900 Land $11,000 Building $31,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 28, 2008 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

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

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 63% of the US · above 60% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
MGW Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: WVVA.net.

Based on FCC filings for 64 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE serves 971 people
Water Source	Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from VIRGINIA CAROLINA WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	May 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.