Galax City property record for 515 Chestnut Dr, Galax, VA 24333
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 7.5 ba · 1,233 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $828 (2026) |
| APN | 86-34 |
| Primary APN | 86-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,233 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Combination, Other |
| Interior Walls | Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 515 CHESTNUT DR |
|---|---|
| City | GALAX |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24333-4504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | NEAR CAMP ZION CHURCH |
| Jurisdiction | GALAX CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | GALAX |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 70101 |
515 Chestnut Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1997.
Source: Galax City records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 CHESTNUT DR, GALAX, VA 24333-4504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 515 Chestnut Dr was $828, down 43.3% from the year before.
Source: Galax City assessment roll, as of April 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Galax City |
| Unified School District | Galax City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $828.00 (-43.33%) | $90,000 (-43.36%) Land $14,000 Building $76,000 | $90,000 (-43.36%) Land $14,000 Building $76,000 |
| 2025 | $1,461.00 | $158,900 Land $16,000 Building $142,900 | $158,900 Land $16,000 Building $142,900 |
| 2023 | $1,083.00 | $108,300 Land $10,000 Building $98,300 | $108,300 Land $10,000 Building $98,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 515 Chestnut Dr; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 515 Chestnut Dr is moderate, ranking above 54% 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 54% of the US · above 83% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF GALAX serves 6,837 people · EPA ID VA1640243 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 40 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 |
May also be available: Fastlink Communications, Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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