Salem City property record for 227 Academy St, Salem, VA 24153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,554 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,023 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $109,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,565 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105-2-6 |
| Primary APN | 105-2-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 389 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 389 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,023 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 520 sqft |
| Deck Area | 135 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 227 ACADEMY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24153-3739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF |
| Legal Description | LT 64 X 168 FT ACADEMY ST & 7.5 FT ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | ACADEMY ST |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
227 Academy St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Salem City records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 ACADEMY ST, SALEM, VA 24153-3739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20053125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Property Address | 227 ACADEMY ST, SALEM, VA 24153-3739 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | SLATE TITLE GROUP, SAGE TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001679 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210001679 |
| Name | INTEGRITY HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WINCHESTER, VA 22602 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 227 Academy St was $2,565.
Source: Salem City assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,565.00 | $221,200 Land $63,400 Building $157,800 | $221,200 Land $63,400 Building $157,800 |
| 2023 | $1,738.00 | $144,900 Land $54,400 Building $90,500 | $144,900 Land $54,400 Building $90,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 Academy St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1985–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 227 Academy St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 SALEM serves 24,346 people · EPA ID VA2775300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 348 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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