Smyth County property record for 690 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $353 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-A-47 |
| Primary APN | 42-A-47 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,004 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 121941 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 690 HORSESHOE BEND RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 690 HORSESHOE BEND RD 42 A 47 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
690 Horseshoe Bend Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 690 HORSESHOE BEND RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151749 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 690 Horseshoe Bend Rd was $353, up 16.9% 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 | $353.00 (+16.89%) | $51,300 (-) Land $15,000 Building $36,300 | $51,300 (-) Land $15,000 Building $36,300 |
| 2025 | $302.00 | $51,300 Land $15,000 Building $36,300 | $51,300 Land $15,000 Building $36,300 |
| 2023 | $232.00 | $31,400 Land $12,500 Building $18,900 | $31,400 Land $12,500 Building $18,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 690 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 |
|
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 690 Horseshoe Bend Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · above 85% 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 4 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
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures