Nelson County property record for 12535 James River Rd, Shipman, VA 22971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 1.52 acres (66,211 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $435 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68 A 31 |
| Primary APN | 68 A 31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 66,211 sqft (1.52 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Account Number | 04037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12535 JAMES RIVER RD |
| City | SHIPMAN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22971-2362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | LOVING |
| Jurisdiction | NELSON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 950102 |
12535 James River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Nelson County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12535 JAMES RIVER RD, SHIPMAN, VA 22971-2362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12535 James River Rd was $435.
Source: Nelson County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson County |
| Unified School District | Nelson County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $435.00 | $77,800 (+29.24%) Land $17,100 Building $60,700 | $77,800 (+29.24%) Land $17,100 Building $60,700 |
| 2025 | $60,200 Land $13,000 Building $47,200 | $60,200 Land $13,000 Building $47,200 | |
| 2023 | $391.00 | $60,200 Land $13,000 Building $47,200 | $60,200 Land $13,000 Building $47,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12535 James River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 4, 2025 · 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 | 2 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 12535 James River Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% 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 45% of the US · above 72% 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Nelson County Cablevision, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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