Highland County property record for 551 Lower Fork Rd, Head Waters, VA 24442
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,176 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 119 acres (5,220,361 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,756 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 59 A 34 |
| Primary APN | 59 A 34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,176 sqft Living Area |
| Cellar | Cellar |
| Storm Shelter | Storm Shelter |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Storm Shutters | Storm Shutters |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,220,361 sqft (119 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 2779 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 LOWER FORK RD |
| City | HEAD WATERS |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | N32E30E4S32W3W28W3; N8E30S8W30; S8W28N8E28 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS M DEVERICKS HOME FARM |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLAND VA |
| Township / Civil Division | STONEWALL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 970100 |
Source: Highland County records, as of June 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14952 HIGHLAND TPKE, HEAD WATERS, VA 24442-2000 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2009141 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000338 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Highland County assessment roll, as of June 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Highland County |
| Unified School District | Highland County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,756.00 | $540,400 Land $369,400 Building $171,000 | |
| 2024 | $540,400 Land $369,400 Building $171,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 2, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · above 78% 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 | MCDOWELL serves 115 people · EPA ID VA2091100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Lingo Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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