Essex County property record for 296 The Hook, Caret, VA 22436
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (48,313 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $161 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-B-1-C |
| Primary APN | 3-B-1-C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 48,313 sqft (1.1 acres) |
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| Account Number | 7675 |
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| Street Address | 296 THE HOOK |
| City | CARET |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22436-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | ADJ COVINGTON |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Essex County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9298 HAYDEN DR, 13, KING GEORGE, VA 22485-3518 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage 1ST SIGNATURE LENDING LLC |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001222 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Property Address | 296 THE HOOK, CARET, VA 22436-2102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | VANTAGE POINT TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0240000122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 240000122 |
| Name | 1ST SIGNATURE LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 296 THE HOOK, CARET, VA 22436-2102 |
| Document Number | 0230001222 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230001222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9298 HAYDEN DR APT 13, 13, KING GEORGE, VA 22485-3518 |
Source: Essex County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2025
| 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 | $161.00 (+0.63%) | $29,200 (-) Land $29,200 | $29,200 (-) Land $29,200 |
| 2025 | $160.00 (+9.59%) | $29,200 (+46%) Land $29,200 | $29,200 (+46%) Land $29,200 |
| 2023 | $146.00 | $20,000 Land $20,000 | $20,000 Land $20,000 |
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 October 20, 2021
| 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.
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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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