Essex County property record for 131 Markham Ter, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.01 acres (436 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $695 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-B-40-1 |
| Primary APN | 32-B-40-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 436 sqft (0.01 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Storage Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8612 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 MARKHAM TER |
| City | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | R A MARKHAM PLAT LOT 1B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1B |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
131 Markham Ter, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2284, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-2284 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Markham Ter was $695.
Source: Essex County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Tappahannock Town |
| Unified School District | Essex County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $695.00 | $126,500 (-) Land $28,300 Building $98,200 | $126,500 (-) Land $28,300 Building $98,200 |
| 2025 | $695.00 | $126,500 Land $28,300 Building $98,200 | $126,500 Land $28,300 Building $98,200 |
| 2023 | $702.00 | $96,300 Land $25,000 Building $71,300 | $96,300 Land $25,000 Building $71,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Markham Ter 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 20, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 131 Markham Ter 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | TOWN OF TAPPAHANNOCK serves 2,375 people · EPA ID VA4057800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 4 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 100 / 25 |
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