Grayson County property record for 853 Big Ridge Rd, Independence, VA 24348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,335 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-A-9A |
| Primary APN | 35-A-9A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,039 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,944 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,944 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 25 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Spring/Creek |
| Account Number | 3920 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 853 BIG RIDGE RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24348-4649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RF |
| Legal Description | 1.25 35-A-9A |
| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ELK CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 60202 |
853 Big Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Grayson County records, as of June 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 BIG RIDGE RD, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-4649 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GRAYSON VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 853 BIG RIDGE RD, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-4649 |
| Document Number | 0000001572 |
| Book / Page | 723 / 575 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261572 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 853 BIG RIDGE RD, INDEPENDENCE, VA 24348-4649 |
| Document Number | 0000001572, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Book Page | 723/575 |
| Instrument | 20261572 |
| Name | SKYLINE NATIONAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 5, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Big Ridge Rd was $1,335.
Source: Grayson County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Grayson County |
| Unified School District | Grayson County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,335.00 | $230,200 Land $26,100 Building $204,100 | $230,200 Land $26,100 Building $204,100 |
| 2023 | $1,459.00 | $230,200 Land $26,100 Building $204,100 | $230,200 Land $26,100 Building $204,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 853 Big Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 28, 2008 · 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 | 1 in force |
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 853 Big Ridge Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigaBeam Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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