Augusta County property record for 281 Hermitage Rd, Staunton, VA 24401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,235 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.792 acres (34,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,164 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 057A 3 8 |
| Primary APN | 057A 3 8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,235 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,101 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,235 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,235 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,235 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,500 sqft (0.792 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 HERMITAGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | STAUNTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24401-6503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GENERAL AG |
| Legal Description | 57A-(3)-8 S RT 254 LOT A .792 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | VERONA |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | AUGUSTA VA |
| Township / Civil Division | BEVERLEY MANOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 70603 |
281 Hermitage Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Augusta County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 HERMITAGE RD, STAUNTON, VA 24401-6503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | AUGUSTA VA |
| Property Address | 281 HERMITAGE RD, STAUNTON, VA 24401-6503 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 000180006375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000180006375 |
| Name | UNION BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Hermitage Rd was $1,164.
Source: Augusta County assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Augusta County |
| Unified School District | Augusta County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,164.00 | $223,900 (-) Land $60,000 Building $163,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,164.00 | $223,900 Land $60,000 Building $163,900 | |
| 2024 | $223,900 (+27.72%) Land $60,000 Building $163,900 | ||
| 2023 | $1,104.00 | $175,300 Land $60,000 Building $115,300 | $175,300 Land $60,000 Building $115,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Hermitage Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 28, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 Hermitage Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 59% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | VERONA - WEYERS CAVE serves 7,808 people · EPA ID VA2015725 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF STAUNTON |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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