Wise County property record for 4938 Back Valley Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $398 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R016805 |
| Primary APN | R016805 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4938 BACK VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | BIG STONE GAP |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24219-4068 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BUTCHERS FORK 0.65 AC. |
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 931300 |
4938 Back Valley Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Wise County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3100 HIGHLANDER WAY, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-4370 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061370 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4938 Back Valley Rd was $398, up 42.1% from the year before.
Source: Wise County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise County |
| Unified School District | Wise County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $398.00 (+42.14%) | $57,700 (+42.12%) Land $13,000 Building $44,700 | $57,700 (+42.12%) Land $13,000 Building $44,700 |
| 2025 | $280.00 | $40,600 Land $10,000 Building $30,600 | $40,600 Land $10,000 Building $30,600 |
| 2023 | $280.00 | $40,600 (-) Land $10,000 Building $30,600 | $40,600 (-) Land $10,000 Building $30,600 |
| 2022 | $40,600 Land $10,000 Building $30,600 | $40,600 Land $10,000 Building $30,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4938 Back Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 6, 2018 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1993–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2003 · Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snowfall, Heavy Rain,floodind, And Mudslide |
| 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 4938 Back Valley Rd is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 94% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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