Botetourt County property record for 263 James River Ter, Buchanan, VA 24066
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.33 acres (58,022 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,661 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65A(18)3 |
| Primary APN | 65A(18)3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,020 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,616 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 58,022 sqft (1.33 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 22481 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 263 JAMES RIVER TER |
| City | BUCHANAN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24066-5441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF BUCHANANLOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES RIVER TERRACE_JAMES RIVER TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BOTETOURT VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUCHANAN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 40200 |
Source: Botetourt County records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 263 JAMES RIVER TER, BUCHANAN, VA 24066-5441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage COLONIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20183467 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOTETOURT VA |
| Property Address | 263 JAMES RIVER TER, BUCHANAN, VA 24066-5441 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0200002883 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200002883 |
| Name | FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BOTETOURT VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 263 JAMES RIVER TER, BUCHANAN, VA 24066-5441 |
| Document Number | 180003467 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180003467 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 263 JAMES RIVER TER, BUCHANAN, VA 24066-5441 |
| Document Number | 180003468 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180003468 |
| Name | COLONIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
Source: Botetourt County assessment roll, as of October 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Botetourt County |
| Municipality | Buchanan Town |
| Unified School District | Botetourt County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $237,400 (-) Land $44,800 Building $192,600 | $237,400 (-) Land $44,800 Building $192,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,661.00 | $237,400 (+46.82%) Land $44,800 Building $192,600 | $237,400 (+46.82%) Land $44,800 Building $192,600 |
| 2024 | $1,661.00 (+30.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $161,700 (-) Land $37,300 Building $124,400 | $161,700 (-) Land $37,300 Building $124,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,277.00 | $161,700 Land $37,300 Building $124,400 | $161,700 Land $37,300 Building $124,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 17, 2010 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Severe Storms And Flooding From The Remanants Of Hurricane Jeanne |
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.
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 | 0.05% 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 | TOWN OF BUCHANAN serves 1,220 people · EPA ID VA2023160 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 26 mg/L (2017–2019) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,200 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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