Smyth County property record for 838 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $96 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-A-37 |
| Primary APN | 42-A-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 86754 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 838 HORSESHOE BEND RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CLEGHORN VALLEY 42 A 37 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEGHORN VALLEY |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH FORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 30701 |
838 Horseshoe Bend Rd, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 824 HORSESHOE BEND RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5437 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Horseshoe Bend Rd was $96, up 17.1% 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 | $96.00 (+17.07%) | $14,000 (-) Land $12,500 Building $1,500 | $14,000 (-) Land $12,500 Building $1,500 |
| 2025 | $82.00 | $14,000 Land $12,500 Building $1,500 | $14,000 Land $12,500 Building $1,500 |
| 2023 | $88.00 | $12,000 Land $10,500 Building $1,500 | $12,000 Land $10,500 Building $1,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 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 |
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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 838 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 10 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
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