Botetourt County property record for 257 Frontage Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 1.78 acres (77,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,160 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-34 |
| Primary APN | 52-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 77,580 sqft (1.78 acres) |
| Terrain | High |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 20732 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 FRONTAGE RD |
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24066-4108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | BUCHANAN |
| Jurisdiction | BOTETOURT VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
257 Frontage Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Botetourt County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 980, BUCHANAN, VA 24066-0980 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1400 / 4116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Frontage Rd was $1,160.
Source: Botetourt County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Botetourt County |
| Unified School District | Botetourt County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $165,800 (-) Land $28,900 Building $136,900 | $165,800 (-) Land $28,900 Building $136,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,160.00 | $165,800 Land $28,900 Building $136,900 | $165,800 Land $28,900 Building $136,900 |
| 2024 | $1,160.00 | ||
| 2023 | $107,200 (-) Land $23,100 Building $84,100 | $107,200 (-) Land $23,100 Building $84,100 | |
| 2022 | $846.00 | $107,200 Land $23,100 Building $84,100 | $107,200 Land $23,100 Building $84,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Frontage Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 52 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 26 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 52 (1985–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 52 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, 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 257 Frontage Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% 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 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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