148 John Browning, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Property Records

James City County property record for 148 John Browning, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 4,286 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size0.77 acres (33,541 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on Record
Last Sale$700,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill$7,996 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN51-3 04-0-0011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN51-3 04-0-0011
Alternative APN
  • 6220

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,286 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area33,541 sqft (0.77 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area516 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Account Number6220
Street Address148 JOHN BROWNING
CityWILLIAMSBURG
StateVA
Zip23185-8928
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4 RESIDEN
Legal DescriptionL-11 PH-1 BROWNING'S GRANT
Legal SubdivisionKINGSMILL
Legal Phase1
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionJAMES CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionROBERTS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract80104

Owner

Source: James City County records, as of August 25, 2026

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Owner of RecordTrust Name on Record
Mailing Address148 JOHN BROWNING, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8928
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 16, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 16, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201519640
Last Transfer DateFeb 20, 2020
Transfer Doc0000002975
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionJAMES CITY VA
Recording DateFeb 25, 2020
Property Address148 JOHN BROWNING, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8928
Document Number0000002975
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2020
Instrument2975
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address148 JOHN BROWNING WILLIAMSBURG VA 231858928, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8928

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: James City County assessment roll, as of October 14, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
CountyJames City County
Unified School DistrictJames City County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,996.00 (+34.43%)$963,400 (+28.47%) Land $279,300 Building $684,100$963,400 (+28.47%) Land $279,300 Building $684,100
2023$749,900 Land $279,300 Building $470,600$749,900 Land $279,300 Building $470,600
2019$5,948.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 27, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 17 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies17 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF NEWPORT NEWS
serves 407,300 people · EPA ID VA3700500
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 35

May also be available: Glo Fiber.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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