Harrisonburg City property record for 196 Emerson Ln, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $214,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,457 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042 F 12 |
| Primary APN | 042 F 12 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,375 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Deck Area | 102 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 18 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 196 EMERSON LN |
|---|---|
| City | HARRISONBURG |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22802-4663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PLANNED UN |
| Legal Description | QUADRANT 4 SS EMERSON LANE LOT 12 BLOCK F SEC 1A BEACON HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | BEACON HILL |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HARRISONBURG CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRISONBURG |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 101 |
196 Emerson Ln, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Harrisonburg City records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 FAIRWAY DR, HARRISONBURG, VA 22802-8701 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202516366 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5945 / 786 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 005412/362 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARRISONBURG CITY VA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 196 EMERSON LN, HARRISONBURG, VA 22802-4663 |
| Document Number | 005412/362 |
| Book / Page | 5412 / 362 |
| Map Reference | MB 2000 PG 218 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-12150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 MEADE LN, BRIDGEWATER, VA 22812-2715 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Emerson Ln was $2,457.
Source: Harrisonburg City assessment roll, as of October 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Harrisonburg City |
| Unified School District | Harrisonburg City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,457.00 | $243,300 (+4.06%) Land $42,000 Building $201,300 | $243,300 (+4.06%) Land $42,000 Building $201,300 |
| 2025 | $233,800 Land $41,800 Building $192,000 | $233,800 Land $41,800 Building $192,000 | |
| 2024 | $2,288.00 (+20.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,905.00 | $198,500 Land $39,400 Building $159,100 | $198,500 Land $39,400 Building $159,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Emerson Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 13, 2024
| 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 196 Emerson Ln 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF HARRISONBURG serves 61,000 people · EPA ID VA2660345 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 728 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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