Old farm house on a small lot. There is a storage building and a spring house on the property. Property is being sold 'as is, where is'. Owner does not carry liability insurance on the property, so enter at your own risk. There was a propane heating system added several years ago, but a tank would need to be brought in and filled. The septic system dates from the 1930's. A new septic system will require the purchase of additional land or the use of a alternative system. Public water is available, but the house was not hooked up when lines were run. Public sewer is not available and there is no future plans in Smyth County for expansion of the system. Virginia Department of Transportation installed guardrails that currently block drive onto access. There is only parking for the house on the street. VDOT will need to modify the guardrails to allow vehicle access. There will be no inspections performed at the owners expense.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$35Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Vickie Stamper• Appalachian Realty Co.
Bought with Mary Ratihn• BHHS- Mountain Sky Properties, Wytheville
Source:SWVAR #69136
Redfin Estimate
$63,099
$37K since sold in September 2026$16K since September
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This home's estimate is 50% lower than the average sale price ($126K) of 6 comparable homes.
Old farm house on a small lot. There is a storage building and a spring house on the property. Property is being sold 'as is, where is'. Owner does not carry liability insurance on the property, so enter at your own risk. There was a propane heating system added several years ago, but a tank would need to be brought in and filled. The septic system dates from the 1930's. A new septic system will require the purchase of additional land or the use of a alternative system. Public water is available, but the house was not hooked up when lines were run. Public sewer is not available and there is no future plans in Smyth County for expansion of the system. Virginia Department of Transportation installed guardrails that currently block drive onto access. There is only parking for the house on the street. VDOT will need to modify the guardrails to allow vehicle access. There will be no inspections performed at the owners expense.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$227
$12,000 + $26,500
$38,500
2024
$227 (+16.3%)
$12,000 + $26,500
$38,500
2023
$195
$12,000 + $26,500
$38,500
2022
$195
$10,000 + $16,400
$26,400
2021
$195
$10,000 + $16,400
$26,400
2020
$195 (−38.2%)
$10,000 + $16,400
$26,400
2019
$316
$10,000 + $16,400
$26,400
2018
$316
$10,000 + $32,700
$42,700
2017
$316
$10,000 + $32,700
$42,700
Tax history for 478 Spring Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$227
$12,000 + $26,500
$38,500
2024
$227 (+16.3%)
$12,000 + $26,500
$38,500
2023
$195
$12,000 + $26,500
$38,500
2022
$195
$10,000 + $16,400
$26,400
2021
$195
$10,000 + $16,400
$26,400
2020
$195 (−38.2%)
$10,000 + $16,400
$26,400
2019
$316
$10,000 + $16,400
$26,400
2018
$316
$10,000 + $32,700
$42,700
2017
$316
$10,000 + $32,700
$42,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Foundation Type: Stone
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: B SCOTT SPRINKLE ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,804
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,076
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 932
Building Sq. Ft: 1,804
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: RD 641
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 26,136
Municipality Name: NORTH FORK
Acres: 0.6
County Use Description: DWELLING
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Spring/Creek
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,804
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Smyth County
APN: 54 A 49
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 29, 2026
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Schools
Chilhowie Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Chilhowie Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Chilhowie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 94° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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