Galax City property record for 253 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA 24333
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 5 ba · 992 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.928 acres (40,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $546 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale |
| APN | 80-12 |
| Primary APN | 80-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 992 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,424 sqft (0.928 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 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 |
253 Chestnut Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2009.
Source: Galax City records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6111 POPLAR CAMP RD, HILLSVILLE, VA 24343-4237 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALAX CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 253 CHESTNUT DR, GALAX, VA 24333-4405 |
| Document Number | 0000690/29 |
| Book / Page | 690 / 29 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230002414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6111 POPLAR CAMP RD, HILLSVILLE, VA 24343-4237 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Chestnut Dr was $546, up 0.2% from the year before.
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 | $546.00 (+0.18%) | $59,300 (-) Land $16,700 Building $42,600 | $59,300 (-) Land $16,700 Building $42,600 |
| 2025 | $545.00 | $59,300 Land $16,700 Building $42,600 | $59,300 Land $16,700 Building $42,600 |
| 2023 | $368.00 | $36,800 (-) Land $11,800 Building $25,000 | $36,800 (-) Land $11,800 Building $25,000 |
| 2022 | $368.00 | $36,800 Land $11,800 Building $25,000 | $36,800 Land $11,800 Building $25,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 253 Chestnut Dr; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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.
Wildfire risk around 253 Chestnut Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 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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