Mecklenburg County property record for 278 Surface Rd, South Hill, VA 23950
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 920 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $222 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 078A04-01-012 |
| Primary APN | 078A04-01-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 920 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | R027228 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 SURFACE RD |
| City | SOUTH HILL |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23950-1534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 - CEDAR HILL EST. (SR 873) |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MECKLENBURG VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 930101 |
278 Surface Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 1996.
Source: Mecklenburg County records, as of January 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1031 UNION MILL RD, LA CROSSE, VA 23950-1519 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000498325 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Surface Rd was $222.
Source: Mecklenburg County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Unified School District | Mecklenburg County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $222.00 | $61,900 Land $8,500 Building $53,400 | $61,900 Land $8,500 Building $53,400 |
| 2023 | $104.00 | $26,000 (-) Land $8,500 Building $17,500 | $26,000 (-) Land $8,500 Building $17,500 |
| 2022 | $104.00 | $26,000 Land $8,500 Building $17,500 | $26,000 Land $8,500 Building $17,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Surface Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 278 Surface Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 SOUTH HILL serves 4,600 people · EPA ID VA5117800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ROANOKE RIVER SERVICE AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Empower Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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