Nelson County property record for 147 Dowdy Ln, Shipman, VA 22971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,566 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 1.31 acres (57,064 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,416 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68 A 177 |
| Primary APN | 68 A 177 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,566 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,566 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 783 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 57,064 sqft (1.31 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 03138 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 147 DOWDY LN |
| City | SHIPMAN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22971-2578 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | MCGINNIS-DOWDY DB 098/044 |
| Jurisdiction | NELSON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 950102 |
Source: Nelson County records · APN 68 A 177
Assessment roll updated June 26, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 DOWDY LN, SHIPMAN, VA 22971-2578 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Nelson County records · Assessment roll updated June 26, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson County |
| Unified School District | Nelson County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,416.00 (+5.75%) | $252,900 (+22.71%) Land $26,900 Building $226,000 | $252,900 (+22.71%) Land $26,900 Building $226,000 |
| 2025 | $206,100 (-) Land $23,600 Building $182,500 | $206,100 (-) Land $23,600 Building $182,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,339.00 | $206,100 Land $23,600 Building $182,500 | $206,100 Land $23,600 Building $182,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Nelson County (51125C), as of August 4, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 511259501022, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 69% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Central Virginia Electric Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nelson County Cablevision Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
Based on FCC filings for 38 locations within half a mile of this property.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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