Smyth County property record for 225 Aker Ave, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 907 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,189 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,500 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $648 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Sep 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53D3-3B-17 |
| Primary APN | 53D3-3B-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 907 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,078 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 907 sqft |
| Basement Area | 907 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 907 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,189 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3689 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 225 AKER AVE |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-4669 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AKER ST LOT PART 17 53D33B 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHILHOWIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
225 Aker Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 AKER AVE, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-4669 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EASTMAN CREDIT UNION |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BLUE RIDGE TITLE AND SETTLEMENT, BLUE RIDGE TITLE & STLMNT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171702 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 001090/357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Property Address | 225 AKER AVE, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-4669 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001090/678 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 1090/678 |
| Instrument | 220002319 |
| Name | EASTMAN CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.88% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 225 AKER AVE, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-4669 |
| Document Number | 001090/357 |
| Book / Page | 1090 / 357 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220002255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 AKER AVE, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-4669 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 225 AKER AVE, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-4669 |
| Document Number | 170001702 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170001702 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | BLUE RIDGE TITLE AND SETTLEMENT, BLUE RIDGE TITLE & STLMNT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 CHESTNUT AVE, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-4659 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 225 Aker Ave was $648, up 17% 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 | $648.00 (+16.97%) | $94,000 (-) Land $12,000 Building $82,000 | $94,000 (-) Land $12,000 Building $82,000 |
| 2025 | $554.00 | $94,000 Land $12,000 Building $82,000 | $94,000 Land $12,000 Building $82,000 |
| 2023 | $450.00 | $60,900 Land $10,000 Building $50,900 | $60,900 Land $10,000 Building $50,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 225 Aker Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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 225 Aker Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 56% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 174 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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