James City County property record for 153 Howard Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,400 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-3 01-0-0071 |
| Primary APN | 52-3 01-0-0071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 880 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 17329 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 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 | GROVE VILLAGE |
| Legal Subdivision | ACREAGE LOTS ROBERTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROBERTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 80102 |
153 Howard Dr is held in a trust since October 2015.
Source: James City County records, as of November 17, 2025
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5505 ROLLING WOODS DR, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8017 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020625 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 153 Howard Dr was $1,400, up 17.5% 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 | $1,400.00 (+17.55%) | $168,700 Land $64,000 Building $104,700 | $168,700 Land $64,000 Building $104,700 |
| 2024 | $1,191.00 (+43.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $830.00 | $100,100 Land $30,700 Building $69,400 | $100,100 Land $30,700 Building $69,400 |
| 2022 | $830.00 | ||
| 2019 | $677.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 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 153 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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