Smyth County property record for 251 Dry Fork Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 12 acres (524,898 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,893 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 76-A-195 |
| Primary APN | 76-A-195 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,186 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,888 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 524,898 sqft (12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 345 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 345 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 282 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 138762 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 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 195 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RYE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 30702 |
251 Dry Fork Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 593, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-0593 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 1066/695 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 251 DRY FORK RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5871 |
| Document Number | 1066/695 |
| Book / Page | 1066 / 695 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210001047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 593, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-0593 |
| Document Number | 210001048 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210001048 |
| Name | THE BANK OF MARION |
|---|
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 249 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Dry Fork Rd was $1,893, up 24.7% 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 | $1,893.00 (+24.7%) | $274,400 (-) Land $55,100 Building $219,300 | $274,400 (-) Land $55,100 Building $219,300 |
| 2025 | $1,518.00 | $274,400 Land $55,100 Building $219,300 | $274,400 Land $55,100 Building $219,300 |
| 2023 | $1,222.00 | $183,200 Land $50,100 Building $133,100 | $183,200 Land $50,100 Building $133,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 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 251 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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