Smyth County property record for 497 Middle Fork Rd, Marion, VA 24354
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $683 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-2-3C |
| Primary APN | 54-2-3C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 428 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 77967 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 MIDDLE FORK RD |
| City | MARION |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24354-6257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 54 2 3C |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 30301 |
497 Middle Fork Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 MIDDLE FORK RD, MARION, VA 24354-6257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1300 / 1743 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Property Address | 497 MIDDLE FORK RD, MARION, VA 24354-6257 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 01043/1009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1043/1009 |
| Instrument | 190002689 |
| Name | THE BANK OF MARION |
|---|
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.24% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 497 Middle Fork Rd was $683, up 17% 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 | $683.00 (+16.95%) | $99,000 (-) Land $12,000 Building $87,000 | $99,000 (-) Land $12,000 Building $87,000 |
| 2025 | $584.00 | $99,000 Land $12,000 Building $87,000 | $99,000 Land $12,000 Building $87,000 |
| 2023 | $482.00 | $65,200 Land $10,000 Building $55,200 | $65,200 Land $10,000 Building $55,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 497 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 497 Middle Fork Rd 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 18 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 |
| SmythNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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