Danville City property record for 197 Melrose Dr, Danville, VA 24540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $702 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51333 |
| Primary APN | 51333 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 350 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 14448 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 MELROSE DR |
| City | DANVILLE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24540-2218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | OLD TOWN RESIDENTIAL |
| Legal Description | 104.41 FT NO 8 SEC W MELROSE DR |
| Legal Subdivision | TEMPLE TERRACE SEC W |
| Jurisdiction | DANVILLE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | DANVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Danville City records, as of January 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1136, DANVILLE, VA 24543-1136 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 160003898 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0260000058 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DANVILLE CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 197 MELROSE DR, DANVILLE, VA 24540-2218 |
| Document Number | 0260000058 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 260000058 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1136, DANVILLE, VA 24543-1136 |
Source: Danville City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Danville City |
| Unified School District | Danville City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $702.00 | $84,600 (-) Land $6,600 Building $78,000 | $84,600 (-) Land $6,600 Building $78,000 |
| 2024 | $702.00 (+19.39%) | $84,600 (+20.86%) Land $6,600 Building $78,000 | $84,600 (+20.86%) Land $6,600 Building $78,000 |
| 2023 | $588.00 | $70,000 Land $6,600 Building $63,400 | $70,000 Land $6,600 Building $63,400 |
| 2022 | $588.00 |
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 March 25, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2003–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · Tropical Storm Michael |
| 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 | 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 DANVILLE serves 42,590 people · EPA ID VA5590100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 527 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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