Smyth County property record for 538 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,162 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (41,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,045 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-A-55 |
| Primary APN | 42-A-55 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,162 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,452 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 41,382 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Garage Area | 900 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 284 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 66257 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 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 55 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYONS GAP |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
538 Horseshoe Bend Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 26, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-0026 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20172062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 538 HORSESHOE BEND RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5433 |
| Document Number | 170002062 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170002062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 26, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-0026 |
| Document Number | 170002063 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170002063 |
| Name | EASTMAN CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Horseshoe Bend Rd was $1,045, 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 | $1,045.00 (+17.02%) | $151,500 (-) Land $15,000 Building $136,500 | $151,500 (-) Land $15,000 Building $136,500 |
| 2025 | $893.00 | $151,500 Land $15,000 Building $136,500 | $151,500 Land $15,000 Building $136,500 |
| 2023 | $738.00 | $99,800 Land $12,500 Building $87,300 | $99,800 Land $12,500 Building $87,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 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 538 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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