122 Discovery Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Property Records

James City County property record for 122 Discovery Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.367 acres (15,987 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$380,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$4,521 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN47-3 05-0-0015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN47-3 05-0-0015
Alternative APN
  • 11265

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,090 sqft Living Area
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area15,987 sqft (0.367 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area228 sqft
Patio Area228 sqft
Boat AccessBoat Access

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number11265
Street Address122 DISCOVERY LN
CityWILLIAMSBURG
StateVA
Zip23185-3105
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1 LIMITED RESIDENTIAL
Legal DescriptionL-15 S-1 POWHATAN SHORES
Legal SubdivisionPOWHATAN SHORES
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionJAMES CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract80308

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address122 DISCOVERY LN, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-3105
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 16, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number170021583
Deed Book / Page402 / 215
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJAMES CITY VA
Recording DateNov 16, 2017
Property Address122 DISCOVERY LN, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-3105
Document Number0000021583
Instrument DateNov 7, 2017
Instrument21583
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address122 DISCOVERY LN WILLIAMSBURG VA 231853105, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-3105

Mortgage

Document Number21584
DateNov 16, 2017
Instrument21584
Lender
NameBRANCH BK&TR
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 15, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
CountyJames City County
Unified School DistrictJames City County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 112 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies112 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2003)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2003 · Hurricane Isabel
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 5 claims

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

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 RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 54% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemJCSA - CENTRAL SYSTEM
serves 57,726 people · EPA ID VA3095490
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Glo Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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