Galax City property record for 243 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA 24333
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 5 ba · 816 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,600 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $695 (2026) |
| APN | 81-12 |
| Primary APN | 81-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 243 CHESTNUT DR |
|---|---|
| City | GALAX |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24333-4405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CHESTNUT DR |
| Jurisdiction | GALAX CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | GALAX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 70101 |
Source: Galax City records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 CHESTNUT DR, GALAX, VA 24333-4405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Galax City assessment roll, as of April 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Galax City |
| Unified School District | Galax City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $695.00 (+0.14%) | $75,500 (-) Land $16,000 Building $59,500 | $75,500 (-) Land $16,000 Building $59,500 |
| 2025 | $694.00 (+54.57%) | $75,500 (+68.15%) Land $16,000 Building $59,500 | $75,500 (+68.15%) Land $16,000 Building $59,500 |
| 2023 | $449.00 | $44,900 Land $10,000 Building $34,900 | $44,900 Land $10,000 Building $34,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 46% of the US · above 73% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | CITY OF GALAX serves 6,837 people · EPA ID VA1640243 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 82 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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