Smyth County property record for 459 Middle Fork Rd, Marion, VA 24354
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 28.9 acres (1,258,884 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $14,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,061 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-2-3 |
| Primary APN | 54-2-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,781 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 1,258,884 sqft (28.9 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 821 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 77771 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 459 MIDDLE FORK RD |
| City | MARION |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24354 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | ST RD 644 54 2 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 30301 |
459 Middle Fork Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 672, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-0672 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BRANCH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1061 / 329 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Property Address | 459 MIDDLE FORK RD, MARION, VA 24354 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | BRIDGETRUST TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 001034/944 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1034/944 |
| Instrument | 190000831 |
| Name | BRANCH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 459 MIDDLE FORK RD, MARION, VA 24354 |
| Document Number | 1061/329 |
| Book / Page | 1061 / 329 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 210000003 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 497 MIDDLE FORK RD, MARION, VA 24354-6257 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 459 Middle Fork Rd was $1,061, up 63.5% from the year before.
Source: Smyth County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Smyth County |
| Unified School District | Smyth County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,061.00 (+63.48%) | $153,900 (+0.07%) Land $83,900 Building $70,000 | $153,928 (+0.08%) Land $83,900 Building $70,028 |
| 2025 | $649.00 | $153,800 Land $83,800 Building $70,000 | $153,800 Land $83,800 Building $70,000 |
| 2023 | $630.00 | $128,000 Land $79,800 Building $48,200 | $128,000 Land $79,800 Building $48,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 459 Middle Fork Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2002) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2002 · Severe 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 459 Middle Fork Rd is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 80% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SmythNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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