Louisa County property record for 185 Smith Rd, Mineral, VA 23117
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2.12 acres (92,347 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,354 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28 35 |
| Primary APN | 28 35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 92,347 sqft (2.12 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Lean-To | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 2229 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 SMITH RD |
| City | MINERAL |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23117-5114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 |
| Legal Description | CONTRARY CREEK & BAGBY DB 1548/136 2.12 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | CONTRARY CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LOUISA VA |
| Township / Civil Division | MINERAL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 950202 |
185 Smith Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Louisa County records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 SMITH RD, MINERAL, VA 23117-5114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WL PROPERTIES LLC |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI ESSEX BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20265090 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2090 / 701 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000764 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOUISA VA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 185 SMITH RD, MINERAL, VA 23117-5114 |
| Document Number | 0000005090 |
| Book / Page | 2090 / 701 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $25,755.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 185 SMITH RD, MINERAL, VA 23117-5114 |
| Document Number | 0000005092, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265092 |
| Name | WL PROPERTIES LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 49 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2030 |
| Rate | 5% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000005091, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2090/704 |
| Instrument | 20265091 |
| Name | SHARON INVS |
|---|
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 5 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2031 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LOUISA VA |
| Property Address | 185 SMITH RD, MINERAL, VA 23117-5114 |
| Document Number | 0000004775 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 202 W MAIN ST LOUISA VA 230939450, LOUISA, VA 23093-9450 |
| Document Number | 0000004775 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 001616/000578 |
| Instrument | 4775 |
| Name | ESSEX BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOUISA, VA 23093 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Smith Rd was $1,354, up 8.8% from the year before.
Source: Louisa County assessment roll, as of September 24, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Louisa County |
| Unified School District | Louisa County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $199,600 (+6.11%) Land $50,500 Building $149,100 | $199,600 (+6.11%) Land $50,500 Building $149,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,354.00 (+8.84%) | $188,100 Land $41,300 Building $146,800 | $188,100 Land $41,300 Building $146,800 |
| 2024 | $1,244.00 | ||
| 2023 | $159,300 Land $33,200 Building $126,100 | ||
| 2022 | $617.00 | $159,300 Land $33,200 Building $126,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026
| 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 185 Smith Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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