James City County property record for 122 Discovery Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (15,987 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,521 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 47-3 05-0-0015 |
| Primary APN | 47-3 05-0-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,090 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,987 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 228 sqft |
| Patio Area | 228 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11265 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 122 DISCOVERY LN |
| City | WILLIAMSBURG |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23185-3105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 LIMITED RESIDENTIAL |
| Legal Description | L-15 S-1 POWHATAN SHORES |
| Legal Subdivision | POWHATAN SHORES |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 80308 |
122 Discovery Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: James City County records, as of November 17, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 122 DISCOVERY LN, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-3105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 170021583 |
| Deed Book / Page | 402 / 215 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 122 DISCOVERY LN, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-3105 |
| Document Number | 0000021583 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 122 DISCOVERY LN WILLIAMSBURG VA 231853105, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-3105 |
| Document Number | 21584 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21584 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 122 Discovery Ln was $4,521, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: James City County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City County |
| Unified School District | James City County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,521.00 (+6.4%) | $544,800 Land $199,500 Building $345,300 | $544,800 Land $199,500 Building $345,300 |
| 2024 | $4,249.00 (+24.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,418.00 | $411,900 Land $183,800 Building $228,100 | $411,900 Land $183,800 Building $228,100 |
| 2022 | $3,418.00 | ||
| 2019 | $3,180.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 122 Discovery Ln in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 27, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 112 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 112 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · Hurricane Isabel |
| 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 122 Discovery Ln is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 54% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | JCSA - CENTRAL SYSTEM serves 57,726 people · EPA ID VA3095490 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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