159 Western Gailes, Williamsburg, VA 23188 Property Records

James City County property record for 159 Western Gailes, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 4 ba · 3,530 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size	0.37 acres (16,117 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$840,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$5,854 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`37-2 11-0-0116`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`37-2 11-0-0116`
Alternative APN	`25961`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,530 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2008
Effective Year Built	Effective 2008
Exterior Material	Concrete
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	16,117 sqft (0.37 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	504 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	189 sqft
Deck Area	195 sqft
Patio Area	195 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	25961
Street Address	159 WESTERN GAILES
City	WILLIAMSBURG
State	VA
Zip	23188-8929
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R4 RESIDEN
Legal Description	L-116 S-31 FORDS COLONY
Legal Subdivision	FORDS COLONY
Legal Lot Number	116
Jurisdiction	JAMES CITY VA
Township / Civil Division	JAMESTOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	80208

Owner

159 Western Gailes is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.

Source: James City County records, as of July 14, 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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	159 WESTERN GAILES, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-8929
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 1, 2026	Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FULTON BANK
Jul 20, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS
May 25, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 20, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20268334
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 12, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0000010890
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	JAMES CITY VA
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2026
Property Address	159 WESTERN GAILES, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-8929
Document Number	0000008334
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2026
Instrument	20268334
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$84,840.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 WESTERN GAILES, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-8929

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008335,
Date	Jul 1, 2026
Instrument	20268335

Lender

Name	FULTON BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.51%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	JAMES CITY VA
Recording Date	Jul 20, 2023
Property Address	159 WESTERN GAILES, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-8929
Document Number	0202307599
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2023
Instrument	202307599
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2023
Title Company	FIRST VIRGINIA TITLE, FIRST VIRGINIA TITLE &ESCROW

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment 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	159 WESTERN GAILES, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-8929

Mortgage

Document Number	0202307600
Date	Jul 20, 2023
Instrument	202307600

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	JAMES CITY VA
Recording Date	May 25, 2017
Property Address	159 WESTERN GAILES, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-8929
Document Number	0000010890
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2016
Instrument	10890
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 14, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Western Gailes was $5,854, up 6.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,854.00 (+6.42%)	$705,300 Land $105,000 Building $600,300	$705,300 Land $105,000 Building $600,300
2024	$5,501.00 (+18.66%)
2023	$4,636.00	$558,600 (-) Land $98,700 Building $459,900	$558,600 (-) Land $98,700 Building $459,900
2022	$4,636.00	$558,600 Land $98,700 Building $459,900	$558,600 Land $98,700 Building $459,900
2019	$4,436.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Western Gailes in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 28 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	28 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 159 Western Gailes 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	Direct burnable vegetation

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	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

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 192 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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