Augusta County property record for 279 Whetstone Draft Rd, Mount Solon, VA 22843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,906 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 15.2 acres (662,112 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,730 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010 94B |
| Primary APN | 010 94B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,906 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,544 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 554 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 662,112 sqft (15.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
| Storage Building | 71 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Cistern |
| Street Address | 279 WHETSTONE DRAFT RD |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT SOLON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22843-2506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GENERAL AG |
| Legal Description | 10-94B ON SE SIDE RT 756 ADJ SPONAUGLE 15.20 ACS |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNT SOLON |
| Jurisdiction | AUGUSTA VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 70200 |
279 Whetstone Draft Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Augusta County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 WHETSTONE DRAFT RD, MOUNT SOLON, VA 22843-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236297 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AUGUSTA VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 279 WHETSTONE DRAFT RD, MOUNT SOLON, VA 22843-2506 |
| Document Number | 0230006297 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230006297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 WHETSTONE DRAFT RD, MOUNT SOLON, VA 22843-2506 |
| Document Number | 0230006298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230006298 |
| Name | MORTGAGE REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Whetstone Draft Rd was $1,730.
Source: Augusta County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Augusta County |
| Unified School District | Augusta County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,730.00 | $332,700 (-) Land $181,900 Building $150,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,730.00 | $332,700 Land $181,900 Building $150,800 | |
| 2024 | $332,700 (+54.1%) Land $181,900 Building $150,800 | ||
| 2023 | $956.00 | $215,899 Land $116,000 Building $99,899 | $215,899 Land $116,000 Building $99,899 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Whetstone Draft Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 28, 2022 · 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 | 8 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · river or lake 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 279 Whetstone Draft 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 63% of the US · above 60% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| All Points Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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