Northampton County property record for 12548 Wards Rd, Machipongo, VA 23405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 4.61 acres (200,812 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,859 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-A-33 |
| Primary APN | 38-A-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 200,812 sqft (4.61 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 496 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 10001389 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12548 WARDS RD |
| City | MACHIPONGO |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23405-2025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILSONIA NECK WILSONIA NECK |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
12548 Wards Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 1993.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12548 WARDS RD, MACHIPONGO, VA 23405-2025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 1993 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000263648 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12548 Wards Rd was $3,859.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Northampton County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,859.00 | $547,400 Land $284,100 Building $263,300 | |
| 2024 | $547,400 (+29.9%) Land $284,100 Building $263,300 | ||
| 2023 | $3,202.00 | $421,400 Land $238,500 Building $182,900 | $421,400 Land $238,500 Building $182,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12548 Wards Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 12548 Wards Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 95% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Pogozone powered by Neubeam Fixed Wireless | 30 / 10 |
May also be available: Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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