Rockingham County property record for 279 3rd St, Broadway, VA 22815
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $314,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,459 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Sep 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51A3-(2)-B 5 L23 |
| Primary APN | 51A3-(2)-B 5 L23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,508 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,822 sqft |
| Basement Area | 200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,507 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Driveway | Paver Driveway |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | R37953 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 3RD ST |
| City | BROADWAY |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22815-9510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BROADVIEW ADD L 23 B 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADVIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCKINGHAM VA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 10801 |
279 3rd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Rockingham County records, as of June 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 3RD ST, BROADWAY, VA 22815-9510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2023 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VBS MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VBS MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20254448 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5893 / 478 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 005723/778 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKINGHAM VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 279 3RD ST, BROADWAY, VA 22815-9510 |
| Document Number | 005723/778 |
| Book / Page | 5723 / 778 |
| Map Reference | MB 213 PG 218 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-16646 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 279 3RD ST, BROADWAY, VA 22815-9510 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKINGHAM VA |
| Property Address | 279 3RD ST, BROADWAY, VA 22815-9510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | VS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 5481/405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5481/405 |
| Instrument | 2021-26992 |
| Name | VBS MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HARRISONBURG, VA 22801 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 3.12% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCKINGHAM VA |
| Property Address | 279 3RD ST, BROADWAY, VA 22815-9510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | , 2017-00035499 |
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| Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 4956/229 |
| Instrument | 2017-00035499 |
| Name | VBS MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HARRISONBURG, VA 22801 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 3rd St was $1,459, down 5% from the year before.
Source: Rockingham County assessment roll, as of June 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Broadway Town |
| County | Rockingham County |
| Unified School District | Rockingham County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,459.00 (-4.95%) | $221,100 (-2.08%) Land $37,000 Building $184,100 | $221,100 Land $37,000 Building $184,100 |
| 2025 | $1,535.00 | $225,800 Land $26,000 Building $199,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,328.00 | $195,400 Land $26,000 Building $169,400 | $195,400 (-13.46%) Land $26,000 Building $169,400 |
| 2022 | $225,800 Land $26,000 Building $199,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 13, 2024 · 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 |
| 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 279 3rd St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BROADWAY serves 4,015 people · EPA ID VA2165060 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 21 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 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, Verizon.
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