309 Explorer Dr, Gate City, VA 24251 Property Records

Scott County property record for 309 Explorer Dr, Gate City, VA 24251

Property Summary

Property TypeMobile Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size94.5 acres (4,117,727 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$590,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$981 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2012 Line of Credit
May 2015 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN145 A 79A

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN145 A 79A
Alternative APN
  • 16894

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area960 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area960 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Architectural StyleMobile Home
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area4,117,727 sqft (94.5 acres)
TerrainRolling

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area320 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Storage Building440 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerSeptic
Water SourceSpring/Creek

Location & Zoning

Account Number16894
Street Address309 EXPLORER DR
CityGATE CITY
StateVA
Zip24251
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home
Legal SubdivisionBILL LANE PROPERTY
JurisdictionSCOTT VA
Township / Civil Division4
Census Block Group1
Census Block1085
Census Tract30100

Owner

309 Explorer Dr, a mobile home, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2023.

Source: Scott County records, as of June 9, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address192 EXPLORER DR, GATE CITY, VA 24251-2843
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 28, 2012Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THE FIRST BANK & TRUST CO
May 29, 2015Gift Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 1, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 1, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20231986
Deed Book / Page614 / 1661
Prior Transfer DateMay 28, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc00575/1740
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2012: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSCOTT VA
Property Address309 EXPLORER DR, GATE CITY, VA 24251
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number00565/0057
DateDec 28, 2012
Book Page0565/0057
Lender
NameTHE FIRST BANK & TRUST CO
TypeBank
AddressKINGSPORT, TN 37660
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term13 Months
DueJan 1, 2014
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2015: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionSCOTT VA
Recording DateMay 29, 2015
Property Address309 EXPLORER DR, GATE CITY, VA 24251
Document Number00575/1740
Book / Page0575 / 1740
Instrument DateMay 28, 2015
InstrumentLR2015000856
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address192 EXPLORER DR, GATE CITY, VA 24251-2843

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 309 Explorer Dr was $981.

Source: Scott County assessment roll, as of June 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
CountyScott County
Unified School DistrictScott County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$981.00$127,500 Land $89,300 Building $38,200$127,500 Land $89,300 Building $38,200
2023$127,500 Land $89,300 Building $38,200$127,500 Land $89,300 Building $38,200
2019$649.00

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 309 Explorer Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1991.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1991–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJul 2013 · river or lake flooding

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 309 Explorer Dr is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 58% of the US · above 87% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

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