Alleghany County property record for 491 Carter Cir, Clifton Forge, VA 24422
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 2.22 acres (96,703 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,185 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 030A0-02-000-058B |
| Primary APN | 030A0-02-000-058B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,080 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 192 sqft |
| Basement Area | 192 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2025 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 96,703 sqft (2.22 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 768 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 2955 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 CARTER CIR |
| City | CLIFTON FORGE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24422-3027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 2.22 AC LOTS 58B THRU 64 COWPASTURE RIVER |
| Legal Lot Number | 58B |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHANY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHARON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 80100 |
491 Carter Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Alleghany County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 CARTER CIR, CLIFTON FORGE, VA 24422-3027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Carter Cir was $1,185.
Source: Alleghany County assessment roll, as of June 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Alleghany County |
| Unified School District | Alleghany Highlands Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,185.00 | $241,900 Land $62,200 Building $179,700 | $241,900 Land $62,200 Building $179,700 |
| 2023 | $116,400 Land $24,900 Building $91,500 | $116,400 Land $24,900 Building $91,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 Carter Cir in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1985–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 491 Carter Cir is moderate, ranking above 48% 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 48% of the US · above 76% 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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| T-Mobile Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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