Wise County property record for 249 Railroad Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 945 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,603 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,500 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $165 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R002068 |
| Primary APN | R002068 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 945 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,065 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,603 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 249 RAILROAD AVE E |
|---|---|
| City | BIG STONE GAP |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24219-2315 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | 26 & 1/2 OF 27 B 1 NSL CO. |
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 931200 |
249 Railroad Ave E is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Wise County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 2ND AVE E, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-3137 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20184987 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 249 RAILROAD AVE E, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-2315 |
| Document Number | 0201804987 |
| Map Reference | IN 201402706 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201804987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $38.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 2ND AVE E, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-3137 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Railroad Ave E was $165, up 83.3% from the year before.
Source: Wise County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Big Stone Gap Town |
| County | Wise County |
| Unified School District | Wise County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $165.00 (+83.33%) | $24,000 (+84.62%) Land $9,000 Building $15,000 | $24,000 (+84.62%) Land $9,000 Building $15,000 |
| 2025 | $90.00 | $13,000 Land $7,000 Building $6,000 | $13,000 Land $7,000 Building $6,000 |
| 2023 | $89.00 | $13,000 (-) Land $7,000 Building $6,000 | $13,000 (-) Land $7,000 Building $6,000 |
| 2022 | $13,000 Land $7,000 Building $6,000 | $13,000 Land $7,000 Building $6,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 Railroad Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 6, 2018 · 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 37 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 37 |
| 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 249 Railroad Ave E is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 69% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 BIG STONE GAP serves 9,372 people · EPA ID VA1195100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 5 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 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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