Galax City property record for 263 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA 24333
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 5 ba · 840 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 2.65 acres (115,434 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $763 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale |
| APN | 83-38 |
| Primary APN | 83-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 115,434 sqft (2.65 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 263 CHESTNUT DR |
|---|---|
| City | GALAX |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24333-4405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 263 CHESTNUT DR |
| Jurisdiction | GALAX CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | GALAX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 70101 |
263 Chestnut Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2001.
Source: Galax City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6111 POPLAR CAMP RD, HILLSVILLE, VA 24343-4237 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2001 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GALAX CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 263 CHESTNUT DR, GALAX, VA 24333-4405 |
| Document Number | 000674/137 |
| Book / Page | 674 / 137 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220001786 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 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 263 Chestnut Dr was $763, up 0.1% 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 | $763.00 (+0.13%) | $82,900 (-) Land $23,800 Building $59,100 | $82,900 (-) Land $23,800 Building $59,100 |
| 2025 | $762.00 | $82,900 Land $23,800 Building $59,100 | $82,900 Land $23,800 Building $59,100 |
| 2023 | $487.00 | $48,700 Land $15,300 Building $33,400 | $48,700 Land $15,300 Building $33,400 |
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 263 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 263 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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