153 Howard Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572 Property Records

Amherst County property record for 153 Howard Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.56 acres (24,394 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$248,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,414 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2015 Mortgage Jun 2008 Mortgage + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`148F1 2 17`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`148F1 2 17`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,320 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,320 sqft
Basement Area	1,320 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,320 sqft
Flooring	Softwood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1994
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	24,394 sqft (0.56 acres)
Driveway	Paver Driveway
Patio Area	120 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	153 HOWARD DR
City	MADISON HEIGHTS
State	VA
Zip	24572-5945
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 17 SEC 2 WEST BETHEL 148F 1 2 17
Legal Subdivision	WEST BETHEL SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Township / Civil Division	4
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1018
Census Tract	10402

Owner

153 Howard Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.

Source: Amherst County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	153 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 1, 2015	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Jun 13, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage LYNCHBURG MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FCU
Oct 18, 2006	Deed of Trust, Mortgage LYNCHBURG MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES F C U
Feb 13, 2008	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO
Sep 6, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INTEGRITY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Sep 6, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INTEGRITY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Oct 23, 2009	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SUMMIT HOME MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 23, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20232475
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2015: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Property Address	153 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 26, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	001276/397
Date	Jun 1, 2015
Book Page	1276/397
Instrument	1417

Lender

Name	SUMMIT MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2045

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

June 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Property Address	153 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 26, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	001115/721
Date	Jun 13, 2008
Book Page	1115/721
Instrument	000187300005

Lender

Name	LYNCHBURG MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FCU
Address	LYNCHBURG, VA 24501

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	60 Months
Due	Jun 10, 2013

October 2006: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Property Address	153 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 26, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	001058/674
Date	Oct 18, 2006
Book Page	1058/674
Instrument	000041540005

Lender

Name	LYNCHBURG MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES F C U
Address	LYNCHBURG, VA 24501

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	61 Months
Due	Oct 31, 2011

February 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Property Address	153 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 26, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	001103/678
Date	Feb 13, 2008
Book Page	1103/678
Instrument	000140160007

Lender

Name	BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	WHITEVILLE, NC 28472

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Property Address	153 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0230002477
Date	Sep 6, 2023
Instrument	230002477

Lender

Name	INTEGRITY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Recording Date	Sep 6, 2023
Property Address	153 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945
Document Number	0230002475
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2023
Instrument	230002475
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2026
Title Company	SAGE TITLE GROUP LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	153 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945

Mortgage

Document Number	0230002477
Date	Sep 6, 2023
Instrument	230002477

Lender

Name	INTEGRITY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Mortgage

Document Number	0230002476
Date	Sep 6, 2023
Instrument	230002476

Lender

Name	INTEGRITY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

October 2009: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	AMHERST VA
Recording Date	Oct 23, 2009
Property Address	153 HOWARD DR, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA 24572-5945
Document Number	001152/422
Book / Page	1152 / 422
Map Reference	CAB1 PG27
Instrument Date	Sep 15, 2009
Instrument	000259050002
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2026
Title Company	SOUTHERN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$159.00
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety

Mortgage

Document Number	001152/424
Date	Oct 23, 2009
Book Page	1152/424
Instrument	000259060009

Lender

Name	SUMMIT HOME MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55441

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 153 Howard Dr was $1,414, up 36.1% from the year before.

Source: Amherst County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
County	Amherst County
Unified School District	Amherst County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,414.00 (+36.09%)	$170,400 Land $20,000 Building $150,400	$252,600 Land $24,000 Building $228,600
2025	$1,039.00
2024		$142,500 (-) Land $20,000 Building $122,500	$142,500 (-) Land $20,000 Building $122,500
2023	$869.00	$142,500 Land $20,000 Building $122,500	$142,500 Land $20,000 Building $122,500
2022	$869.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 153 Howard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 14, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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

Wildfire risk around 153 Howard Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 System	AMHERST CO SERVICE AUTHORITY (ACSA) serves 14,799 people · EPA ID VA5009250
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Sep 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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