Smyth County property record for 789 Needmore Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $750 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65A-1-3 |
| Primary APN | 65A-1-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,692 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,370 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 112071 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 789 NEEDMORE RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J T WILKINSON & SON LOTS 3-5 65A 1 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | J T WILKINSON PROP |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5 |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHILHOWIE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 30702 |
789 Needmore Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2020.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 823 MIDNIGHT DR, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-4509 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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 Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 1046/474 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 789 NEEDMORE RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5947 |
| Document Number | 1046/474 |
| Book / Page | 1046 / 474 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200000131 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 789 NEEDMORE RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5947 |
| Document Number | 001046/476 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1046/476 |
| Instrument | 200000132 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 789 Needmore Rd was $750, 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 | $750.00 (+17%) | $108,700 (-) Land $12,000 Building $96,700 | $12,100 (-88.87%) Land $12,000 Building $100 |
| 2025 | $641.00 | $108,700 Land $12,000 Building $96,700 | $108,700 Land $12,000 Building $96,700 |
| 2023 | $512.00 | $69,200 Land $10,000 Building $59,200 | $69,200 Land $10,000 Building $59,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 789 Needmore Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2019–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · river or lake 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 789 Needmore Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 74% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF CHILHOWIE serves 4,625 people · EPA ID VA1173090 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from CHILHOWIE_WCSA REGIONAL WTP |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 22 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 |
| SmythNet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures