Smyth County property record for 512 Sulpher Spring Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,293 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,737 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 53-A-51 |
| Primary APN | 53-A-51 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,057 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 764 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 764 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Area | 546 sqft |
| Pool Type | Pool Type |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 74071 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 512 SULPHER SPRING RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-4032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SULPHUR SPG RD 53 A 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | SULPHUR SPG |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHILHOWIE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
512 Sulpher Spring Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2012.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 SULPHER SPRING RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-4032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 30, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 829/669 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 512 Sulpher Spring Rd was $1,737.
Source: Smyth County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Chilhowie Town |
| County | Smyth County |
| Unified School District | Smyth County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,737.00 | $251,800 (-) Land $12,000 Building $239,800 | $251,800 (-) Land $12,000 Building $239,800 |
| 2025 | $251,800 Land $12,000 Building $239,800 | $251,800 Land $12,000 Building $239,800 | |
| 2023 | $158,100 Land $10,000 Building $148,100 | $158,100 Land $10,000 Building $148,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 Sulpher Spring Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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 Sulpher Spring Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 60% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF CHILHOWIE serves 4,625 people · EPA ID VA1173090 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from CHILHOWIE_WCSA REGIONAL WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| 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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