Essex County property record for 217 Bruce Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.332 acres (14,468 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $279,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,707 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 26-C-10-D-42 |
| Primary APN | 26-C-10-D-42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,468 sqft (0.332 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6369 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 BRUCE RD |
| City | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22560-5233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | GWYNNFIELD LOT 42 BLK D |
| Legal Subdivision | GWYNNFIELD SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
217 Bruce Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 BRUCE RD, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-5233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 217 BRUCE RD, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-5233 |
| Document Number | 0230000734 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230000734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | PREMIER TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, RIVER TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 BRUCE RD, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-5233 |
| Document Number | 0230000735 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230000735 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Property Address | 217 BRUCE RD, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-5233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0220000908 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220000908 |
| Name | GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.49% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Bruce Rd was $1,707.
Source: Essex County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| 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 | $1,707.00 | $310,500 (-) Land $41,100 Building $269,400 | $310,500 (-) Land $41,100 Building $269,400 |
| 2025 | $1,707.00 | $310,500 Land $41,100 Building $269,400 | $310,500 Land $41,100 Building $269,400 |
| 2023 | $1,464.00 | $200,668 (-) Land $40,000 Building $160,668 | $200,668 (-) Land $40,000 Building $160,668 |
| 2022 | $1,464.00 | $200,668 Land $40,000 Building $160,668 | $200,668 Land $40,000 Building $160,668 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Bruce Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 40 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 217 Bruce 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GWYNNFIELD SUBDIVISION private · serves 410 people · EPA ID VA4057400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| 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 | 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 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 100 / 25 |
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