Scott County property record for 596 Whispering Cir, Gate City, VA 24251
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 20.2 acres (883,397 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,434 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer May 2010 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147 A 70 |
| Primary APN | 147 A 70 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,904 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 883,397 sqft (20.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 416 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 3490 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 596 WHISPERING CIR |
| City | GATE CITY |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24251-2447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | PINE RIDGE |
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 30600 |
596 Whispering Cir, a rural home, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Scott County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 FOGGY BOTTOM LN, HILTONS, VA 24258-6652 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 25, 2010 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 1, 2006 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 00605/1367 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 596 WHISPERING CIR, GATE CITY, VA 24251-2447 |
| Document Number | 00605/1367 |
| Book / Page | 605 / 1367 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210002548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT VA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2010 |
| Property Address | 596 WHISPERING CIR, GATE CITY, VA 24251-2447 |
| Document Number | 00553/2008 |
| Book / Page | 0553 / 2008 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCOTT VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Property Address | 596 WHISPERING CIR, GATE CITY, VA 24251-2447 |
| Document Number | 00532/2360 |
| Book / Page | 0532 / 2360 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 596 WHISPERING CIR, GATE CITY, VA 24251-2447 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 596 Whispering Cir was $1,434.
Source: Scott County assessment roll, as of June 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Scott County |
| Unified School District | Scott County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,434.00 | $186,300 Land $59,300 Building $127,000 | $186,300 Land $59,300 Building $127,000 |
| 2023 | $186,300 Land $59,300 Building $127,000 | $186,300 Land $59,300 Building $127,000 | |
| 2019 | $897.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 596 Whispering Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 6, 2015 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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 596 Whispering Cir is moderate, ranking above 51% 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 51% of the US · above 79% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| MountaiNet Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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