Nelson County property record for 156 Dowdy Ln, Shipman, VA 22971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 974 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.923 acres (40,231 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $659 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68 A 178 |
| Primary APN | 68 A 178 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 974 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 40,231 sqft (0.923 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 03140 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 156 DOWDY LN |
| City | SHIPMAN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22971-2578 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | SHIPMAN |
| Jurisdiction | NELSON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 950102 |
Source: Nelson County records, as of June 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 150 DOWDY LN, SHIPMAN, VA 22971-2578 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002865 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NELSON VA |
| Property Address | 156 DOWDY LN, SHIPMAN, VA 22971-2578 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 190000027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190000027 |
| Name | BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
Source: Nelson County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson County |
| Unified School District | Nelson County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $659.00 (+17.47%) | $117,800 (+36.34%) Land $19,500 Building $98,300 | $117,800 (+36.34%) Land $19,500 Building $98,300 |
| 2025 | $86,400 (-) Land $10,000 Building $76,400 | $86,400 (-) Land $10,000 Building $76,400 | |
| 2023 | $561.00 | $86,400 Land $10,000 Building $76,400 | $86,400 Land $10,000 Building $76,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 4, 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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nelson County Cablevision Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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