261 Powerhouse Rd, Independence, VA 24348 Property Records

Grayson County property record for 261 Powerhouse Rd, Independence, VA 24348

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.51 acres (22,216 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$182,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$379 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`73A2-A-63`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`73A2-A-63`
Alternative APN	`3317`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,394 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,094 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,394 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	22,216 sqft (0.51 acres)
Terrain	Rolling
Garage Area	567 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3317
Street Address	261 POWERHOUSE RD
City	INDEPENDENCE
State	VA
Zip	24348-3991
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TOWN
Legal Description	.51 73A2-A-63
Legal Subdivision	MAE VIRGINIA YOUNG ESTATE
Jurisdiction	GRAYSON VA
Township / Civil Division	ELK CREEK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2049
Census Tract	60201

Owner

261 Powerhouse Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.

Source: Grayson County records, as of June 1, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	261 POWERHOUSE RD, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-3991
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 15, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNI
Feb 1, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PARTY III

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 15, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 1, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023468
Deed Book / Page	680 / 799
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GRAYSON VA
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2023
Property Address	261 POWERHOUSE RD, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-3991
Document Number	000680/799
Book / Page	680 / 799
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2023
Instrument	230000468
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2023
Title Company	APPALACHIAN TITLE AND ABSTRACTIN, APPALACHIAN TITLE & STLMNT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 POWERHOUSE RD, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-3991

Mortgage

Document Number	0230000469
Date	Mar 15, 2023
Instrument	230000469

Lender

Name	LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNI

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	477 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2062

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	5 Years

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GRAYSON VA
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2023
Property Address	261 POWERHOUSE RD, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-3991
Document Number	000679/438
Book / Page	679 / 438
Instrument Date	Feb 1, 2023
Instrument	230000158
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2023
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	260 WOLF ST, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-3919
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0230000159
Date	Feb 1, 2023
Instrument	230000159

Lender

Name	PARTY III
Type	Private Party

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Powerhouse Rd was $379.

Source: Grayson County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
County	Grayson County
Municipality	Independence Town
Unified School District	Grayson County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$379.00	$65,500 Land $11,000 Building $54,500	$65,500 Land $11,000 Building $54,500
2023	$353.00	$65,500 Land $11,000 Building $54,500	$65,500 Land $11,000 Building $54,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 261 Powerhouse Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 28, 2008 · 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	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2024)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene

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

Wildfire risk around 261 Powerhouse Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% 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	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE serves 971 people · EPA ID VA1077335
Water Source	Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from VIRGINIA CAROLINA WATER AUTHORITY
Last State Inspection	May 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Lingo Networks Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Citizens Telephone Cooperative, GigaBeam Networks.

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