Scott County property record for 253 Barbara Rd, Gate City, VA 24251
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 996 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.671 acres (29,237 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $984 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 146A311 D K |
| Primary APN | 146A311 D K |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 996 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 29,237 sqft (0.671 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14135 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 BARBARA RD |
| City | GATE CITY |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24251-3258 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | R.M. BARKER SUB LOT IN BLK. D |
| Legal Subdivision | R.M. BARKER SUB |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | I |
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 30100 |
253 Barbara Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Scott County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 BARBARA RD, GATE CITY, VA 24251-3258 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EASTMAN CREDIT UNION |
| May 24, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EASTMAN CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211006 |
| Deed Book / Page | 602 / 1450 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT VA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 BARBARA RD, GATE CITY, VA 24251-3258 |
| Document Number | 602/1450 |
| Book / Page | 602 / 1450 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210001006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | COMMONWEALTH TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 BARBARA RD, GATE CITY, VA 24251-3258 |
| Document Number | 210001007 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210001007 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 253 BARBARA RD, GATE CITY, VA 24251-3258 |
| Document Number | 592/2360 |
| Book / Page | 592 / 2360 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190000642 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 BARBARA RD, GATE CITY, VA 24251-3258 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 253 BARBARA RD, GATE CITY, VA 24251-3258 |
| Document Number | 00592/2360 |
| Book / Page | 592 / 2360 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190000642 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 BARBARA RD, GATE CITY, VA 24251-3258 |
| Document Number | 0190000643 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190000643 |
| Name | EASTMAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT VA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 253 BARBARA RD, GATE CITY, VA 24251-3258 |
| Document Number | 000589/419 |
| Book / Page | 589 / 419 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180000966 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 BARBARA RD, GATE CITY, VA 24251-3258 |
| Document Number | 0180000967 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180000967 |
| Name | EASTMAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Barbara Rd was $984.
Source: Scott County assessment roll, as of June 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Scott County |
| Municipality | Gate City Town |
| Unified School District | Scott County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $984.00 | $127,900 Land $38,000 Building $89,900 | $127,900 Land $38,000 Building $89,900 |
| 2023 | $127,900 Land $38,000 Building $89,900 | $127,900 Land $38,000 Building $89,900 | |
| 2019 | $748.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Barbara Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2015 · 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 Claims | 2 (1978–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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 253 Barbara Rd is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 76% 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 | TOWN OF GATE CITY serves 2,034 people · EPA ID VA1169405 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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, 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 72 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| MountaiNet Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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