Smyth County property record for 517 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,293 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $779 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-A-52A |
| Primary APN | 42-A-52A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,151 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 418 sqft |
| Deck Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Spring/Creek |
| Account Number | 69523 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 HORSESHOE BEND RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CARLOCK CREEK 42 A 52A |
| Legal Subdivision | CARLOCK CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH FORK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 30100 |
517 Horseshoe Bend Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 HORSESHOE BEND RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Horseshoe Bend Rd was $779, 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 | $779.00 (+16.97%) | $113,000 (-) Land $12,000 Building $101,000 | $113,000 (-) Land $12,000 Building $101,000 |
| 2025 | $666.00 | $113,000 Land $12,000 Building $101,000 | $113,000 Land $12,000 Building $101,000 |
| 2023 | $375.00 | $50,700 Land $10,000 Building $40,700 | $50,700 Land $10,000 Building $40,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Horseshoe Bend Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 517 Horseshoe Bend Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · above 84% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 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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