Washington County property record for 226 W Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA 24236
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 0.5 ba · 6,050 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 1.8 acres (78,408 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $474 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 172B1 A 167 |
| Primary APN | 172B1 A 167 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 0.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,050 sqft Total Area |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 78,408 sqft (1.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 6,050 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 20 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 226 W LAUREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DAMASCUS |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24236-2530 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | DAMASCUS |
| Legal Description | LTS 93 & 95 LAUREL AVE ACR 1.80 |
| Legal Lot Number | 93-95 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAYLOR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3065 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
226 W Laurel Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust.
Source: Washington County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 69, DAMASCUS, VA 24236-0069 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 226 W Laurel Ave was $474, down 15.2% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of June 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Damascus Town |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $474.00 (-15.21%) | $110,300 Land $50,000 Building $60,300 | $110,300 Land $50,000 Building $60,300 |
| 2025 | $559.00 | ||
| 2023 | $80,800 Land $40,000 Building $40,800 | $80,800 Land $40,000 Building $40,800 | |
| 2022 | $484.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 226 W Laurel Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1984–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| 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 226 W Laurel Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 60% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | WASHINGTON COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY serves 47,574 people · EPA ID VA1191883 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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