Smyth County property record for 401 Sulpher Spring Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,690 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $76,758 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,808 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-4-3-4A |
| Primary APN | 53-4-3-4A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,690 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,155 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,793 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 434 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 77160 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 SULPHER SPRING RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-4020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SULPHUR SPRING RD W PT TR 3 PT 4 53 4 34A |
| Legal Subdivision | SULPHUR SPRING |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHILHOWIE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
401 Sulpher Spring Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1428, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-1428 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1500 / 879 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Sulpher Spring Rd was $1,808, up 16.9% from the year before.
Source: Smyth County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Chilhowie Town |
| County | Smyth County |
| Unified School District | Smyth County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,808.00 (+16.95%) | $262,100 (-) Land $18,000 Building $244,100 | $262,100 (-) Land $18,000 Building $244,100 |
| 2025 | $1,546.00 | $262,100 Land $18,000 Building $244,100 | $262,100 Land $18,000 Building $244,100 |
| 2023 | $1,312.00 | $177,400 Land $15,000 Building $162,400 | $177,400 Land $15,000 Building $162,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Sulpher Spring Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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 401 Sulpher Spring 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 65% of the US · above 58% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF CHILHOWIE serves 4,625 people · EPA ID VA1173090 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from CHILHOWIE_WCSA REGIONAL WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2022–2024) 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 37 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 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SmythNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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