Essex County property record for 171 Cherokee Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $124,190 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,215 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-C-1-28 |
| Primary APN | 49-C-1-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 360 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 179 sqft |
| Patio Area | 265 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4234 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 CHEROKEE RD |
| City | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22560-4931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | MILLERS SQUARE LOT 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
Source: Essex County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 CHEROKEE RD, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-4931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1300 / 1240 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Essex County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Essex County |
| Unified School District | Essex County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,215.00 (+0.08%) | $220,900 (-) Land $26,200 Building $194,700 | $220,900 (-) Land $26,200 Building $194,700 |
| 2025 | $1,214.00 (+18.09%) | $220,900 (+56.78%) Land $26,200 Building $194,700 | $220,900 (+56.78%) Land $26,200 Building $194,700 |
| 2023 | $1,028.00 | $140,900 Land $20,000 Building $120,900 | $140,900 Land $20,000 Building $120,900 |
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 October 20, 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 Record median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 44 (1985–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 44 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2015 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | MILLERS SQUARE private · serves 60 people · EPA ID VA4057568 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: RiverStreet Networks.
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