James City County property record for 127 Howard Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,734 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-3 01-0-0057 |
| Primary APN | 52-3 01-0-0057 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 18813 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 127 HOWARD DR |
| City | WILLIAMSBURG |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23185-6018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL |
| Legal Description | L-1 S-1 GEORGE TABB GARDENS |
| Legal Subdivision | ACREAGE LOTS ROBERTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROBERTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 80102 |
127 Howard Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1998.
Source: James City County records, as of November 17, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 HOWARD DR, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-6018 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 980021802 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 127 Howard Dr was $1,734, 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 | $1,734.00 (+6.38%) | $209,000 Land $57,600 Building $151,400 | $209,000 Land $57,600 Building $151,400 |
| 2024 | $1,630.00 (+28.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,269.00 | $153,000 Land $35,800 Building $117,200 | $153,000 Land $35,800 Building $117,200 |
| 2022 | $1,269.00 | ||
| 2019 | $1,036.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 127 Howard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 27, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 127 Howard Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS serves 407,300 people · EPA ID VA3700500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 89 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 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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