Essex County property record for 266 Battery Rd, Caret, VA 22436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,057 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-19A |
| Primary APN | 23-19A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 236 sqft |
| Deck Area | 45 sqft |
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 6304 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 266 BATTERY RD |
| City | CARET |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22436-2024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | ADJ COGHILL |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
266 Battery Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 266 BATTERY RD, CARET, VA 22436-2024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023409 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 266 BATTERY RD, CARET, VA 22436-2024 |
| Document Number | 0230000409 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230000409 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | SIGNATURE SETTLEMENT LLC, SIGNATURE HOME STLMNTS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 | 266 BATTERY RD, CARET, VA 22436-2024 |
| Document Number | 0230000410 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230000410 |
| Name | CAPITAL CITY HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 266 Battery Rd was $1,057.
Source: Essex County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Essex County |
| Unified School District | Essex County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,057.00 | $192,200 (-) Land $28,200 Building $164,000 | $192,200 (-) Land $28,200 Building $164,000 |
| 2025 | $1,057.00 | $192,200 Land $28,200 Building $164,000 | $192,200 Land $28,200 Building $164,000 |
| 2023 | $991.00 | $135,800 Land $20,000 Building $115,800 | $135,800 Land $20,000 Building $115,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 266 Battery Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 40 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 20, 2021 · 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 39 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · Tropical Storm Michael |
| 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 266 Battery 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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