Smyth County property record for 512 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 958 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 10.6 acres (465,656 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $17,500 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $405 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-A-51 |
| Primary APN | 42-A-51 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 958 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,648 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 958 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 690 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 465,656 sqft (10.6 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 282 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66311 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 512 HORSESHOE BEND RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LYONS GAP 42 A 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYONS GAP |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
512 Horseshoe Bend Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 SPARKS LN, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5719 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012956 |
| Deed Book / Page | 827 / 579 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 755/660 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 512 Horseshoe Bend Rd was $405, up 17.1% 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 | $405.00 (+17.05%) | $58,700 (-) Land $24,700 Building $34,000 | $58,700 (-) Land $24,700 Building $34,000 |
| 2025 | $346.00 | $58,700 Land $24,700 Building $34,000 | $58,700 Land $24,700 Building $34,000 |
| 2023 | $297.00 | $40,200 Land $22,200 Building $18,000 | $40,200 Land $22,200 Building $18,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 Horseshoe Bend Rd 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 512 Horseshoe Bend Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · above 85% 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 15 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 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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