Giles County property record for 253 Bowens Rd, Pembroke, VA 24136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $953 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43 47A |
| Primary APN | 43 47A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4525 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 BOWENS RD |
| City | PEMBROKE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24136-3014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRA1 |
| Legal Description | TO BE ACQUIRED BY CHARLES DECK |
| Jurisdiction | GILES VA |
| Township / Civil Division | EASTERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3066 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
253 Bowens Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1998.
Source: Giles County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 BOWENS RD, PEMBROKE, VA 24136-3014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Bowens Rd was $953, up 10.8% from the year before.
Source: Giles County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Giles County |
| Unified School District | Giles County Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $953.00 (+10.81%) | $202,800 (+60.19%) Land $35,000 Building $167,800 | $202,800 (+60.19%) Land $35,000 Building $167,800 |
| 2025 | $860.00 | $126,600 Land $24,000 Building $102,600 | $126,600 Land $24,000 Building $102,600 |
| 2023 | $126,600 Land $24,000 Building $102,600 | $126,600 Land $24,000 Building $102,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Bowens Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · 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 | 11 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1996–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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 253 Bowens Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 73% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | HOGES CHAPEL serves 1,114 people · EPA ID VA1071300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater influenced by surface water from GILES COUNTY PSA |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigaBeam Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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