Madison County property record for 253 Moonlight River Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 2,640 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 1.19 acres (52,141 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,348 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41A-1-2 |
| Primary APN | 41A-1-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,539 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 52,141 sqft (1.19 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 143 sqft |
| Patio Area | 116 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Spring/Creek |
| Account Number | 7466 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 MOONLIGHT RIVER RD |
| City | CULPEPER |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22701-9177 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | IN 160000432 1.197 AC 41A(1)-2 MOONSHINE MTN |
| Legal Subdivision | MOONSHINE MOUNTAIN SUB |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROBERTSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 930101 |
253 Moonlight River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2016.
Source: Madison County records, as of August 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 MOONLIGHT RIVER RD, CULPEPER, VA 22701-9177 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADISON VA |
| Property Address | 253 MOONLIGHT RIVER RD, CULPEPER, VA 22701-9177 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0200001627 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200001627 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF VA COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 13, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Moonlight River Rd was $2,348.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of August 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Madison County |
| Unified School District | Madison County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,348.00 | $443,200 Land $55,000 Building $388,200 | $443,200 Land $55,000 Building $388,200 |
| 2023 | $1,263.00 | $170,800 Land $44,200 Building $126,600 | $170,800 Land $44,200 Building $126,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Moonlight River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 29, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 Moonlight River 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 93% of the US · lower than 95% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 25 / 5 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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