Smyth County property record for 421 Orchard Ave, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (2,378 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $471 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53D2-9-34 |
| Primary APN | 53D2-9-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,296 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,378 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 ORCHARD AVE |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-4683 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MOUNTAIN ADD LOT 34 35 53D2 9 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 34,35 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHILHOWIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
421 Orchard Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 ELSWICK BRIDGE RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5809 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 001080/440 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 421 ORCHARD AVE, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-4683 |
| Document Number | 001080/440 |
| Book / Page | 1080 / 440 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220000257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 272 ELSWICK BRIDGE RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5809 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 421 Orchard Ave was $471, 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 | $471.00 (+16.87%) | $68,400 (-) Land $12,000 Building $56,400 | $68,400 (-) Land $12,000 Building $56,400 |
| 2025 | $403.00 | $68,400 Land $12,000 Building $56,400 | $68,400 Land $12,000 Building $56,400 |
| 2023 | $295.00 | $39,900 Land $10,000 Building $29,900 | $39,900 Land $10,000 Building $29,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 Orchard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Winter Storms And 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 421 Orchard Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 56% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 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 174 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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