Highland County property record for 256 Jackson River Rd, Monterey, VA 24465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,306 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,278 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31A4 A 2A |
| Primary APN | 31A4 A 2A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,306 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 191 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2049 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 JACKSON RIVER RD |
| City | MONTEREY |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24465-2415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E14E5E32E24S17W24 S11W22S8S4W29N40; N3E5S3W5; N8E21S8W21; E24S19W24N19; E22S8W22N8 |
| Legal Subdivision | C R GUTSHALL SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLAND VA |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTEREY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
256 Jackson River Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2007.
Source: Highland County records, as of June 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1423 TERRACE ST, STAUNTON, VA 24401-1953 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007678 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Jackson River Rd was $1,278.
Source: Highland County assessment roll, as of June 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Highland County |
| Municipality | Monterey Town |
| Unified School District | Highland County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,278.00 | $250,600 Land $35,000 Building $215,600 | |
| 2024 | $250,600 Land $35,000 Building $215,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Jackson River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 2, 2009 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2003 · river or lake flooding |
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 256 Jackson River Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 59% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 MONTEREY serves 300 people · EPA ID VA2091150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Highland Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
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