Smyth County property record for 839 Mining Ridge Rd, Chilhowie, VA 24319
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $549 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 77-1-6A |
| Primary APN | 77-1-6A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,700 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 660 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 42668 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 839 MINING RIDGE RD |
| City | CHILHOWIE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24319-5558 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOOK & LINCOLN 100 X 200 77 1 6A |
| Legal Subdivision | LOOK & LINCOLN |
| Jurisdiction | SMYTH VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RYE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 30702 |
839 Mining Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Smyth County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 839 MINING RIDGE RD, CHILHOWIE, VA 24319-5558 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 839 Mining Ridge Rd was $549, 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 | $549.00 (+17.06%) | $79,600 (-) Land $6,000 Building $73,600 | $79,600 (-) Land $6,000 Building $73,600 |
| 2025 | $469.00 | $79,600 Land $6,000 Building $73,600 | $79,600 Land $6,000 Building $73,600 |
| 2023 | $420.00 | $56,800 Land $5,000 Building $51,800 | $56,800 Land $5,000 Building $51,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 839 Mining Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1994–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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 839 Mining Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 55% 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 55% of the US · above 84% 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 25 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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