Wise County property record for 5965 Absher Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,851 sqft |
| Lot Size | 3.31 acres (144,489 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,195 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R014433 |
| Primary APN | R014433 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,851 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,652 sqft |
| Basement Area | 312 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 144,489 sqft (3.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 786 sqft |
| Deck Area | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5965 ABSHER RD |
|---|---|
| City | BIG STONE GAP |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24219-4166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | POWELL VALLEY 3.317 AC. |
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 931300 |
5965 Absher Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Wise County records, as of August 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5965 ABSHER RD, BIG STONE GAP, VA 24219-4166 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5965 Absher Rd was $1,195, up 33.4% from the year before.
Source: Wise County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise County |
| Unified School District | Wise County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,195.00 (+33.37%) | $173,300 (+33.41%) Land $37,400 Building $135,900 | $173,300 (+33.41%) Land $37,400 Building $135,900 |
| 2025 | $896.00 | $129,900 Land $28,400 Building $101,500 | $129,900 Land $28,400 Building $101,500 |
| 2023 | $896.00 | $129,900 (-) Land $28,400 Building $101,500 | $129,900 (-) Land $28,400 Building $101,500 |
| 2022 | $129,900 Land $28,400 Building $101,500 | $129,900 Land $28,400 Building $101,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5965 Absher Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1993.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 6, 2018 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1993–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2003 · Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snowfall, Heavy Rain,floodind, And Mudslide |
| 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 5965 Absher Rd is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 95% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 13 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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