James City County property record for 157 Blackheath, Williamsburg, VA 23188
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,959 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.448 acres (19,515 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,540 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-4 02-0-0224 |
| Primary APN | 30-4 02-0-0224 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,959 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,515 sqft (0.448 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 209 sqft |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18845 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 BLACKHEATH |
| City | WILLIAMSBURG |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23188-7482 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 RESIDEN |
| Legal Description | L-224 S-3 FORD'S COLONY |
| Legal Subdivision | FORDS COLONY |
| Legal Lot Number | 224 |
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | POWHATAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 80207 |
157 Blackheath is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: James City County records, as of November 18, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 BLACKHEATH, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-7482 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201621442 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202206853 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 157 BLACKHEATH, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-7482 |
| Document Number | 0202206853 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202206853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 BLACK HEARTH, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-7482 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Property Address | 157 BLACKHEATH, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-7482 |
| Document Number | 0000012067 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000012067 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12067 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Blackheath was $4,540, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: James City County assessment roll, as of October 14, 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 | $4,540.00 (+6.4%) | $547,100 Land $106,900 Building $440,200 | $547,100 Land $106,900 Building $440,200 |
| 2024 | $4,267.00 (+21.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,498.00 | $421,500 Land $78,900 Building $342,600 | $421,500 Land $78,900 Building $342,600 |
| 2022 | $3,498.00 | ||
| 2019 | $3,234.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Blackheath in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 27, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · other causes |
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 risk around 157 Blackheath 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 | 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 | JCSA - CENTRAL SYSTEM serves 57,726 people · EPA ID VA3095490 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 72 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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