Suffolk City property record for 2978 Desert Rd, Suffolk, VA 23434
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,784 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 2.75 acres (119,790 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,669 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance |
| APN | 67*3A*B |
| Primary APN | 67*3A*B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,784 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 119,790 sqft (2.75 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Account Number | 053406800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2978 DESERT RD |
| City | SUFFOLK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23434-8971 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGRICULTURAL |
| Legal Description | L.2 ARTHUR GENE CONYERS PLAT. |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN MARKET RESIDENCE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUFFOLK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 75602 |
2978 Desert Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2005.
Source: Suffolk City records, as of December 24, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2978 DESERT RD, SUFFOLK, VA 23434-8971 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 50005463 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK CITY VA |
| Property Address | 2978 DESERT RD, SUFFOLK, VA 23434-8971 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0220001393 |
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| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220001393 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2978 Desert Rd was $4,669, up 10.2% from the year before.
Source: Suffolk City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Suffolk City |
| Unified School District | Suffolk City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $394,300 (+9.74%) Land $92,400 Building $301,900 | ||
| 2025 | $4,669.00 (+10.2%) | $394,300 (+9.74%) Land $92,400 Building $301,900 | $359,300 Land $84,000 Building $275,300 |
| 2024 | $4,237.00 (+11.65%) | $359,300 (+3.19%) Land $84,000 Building $275,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,795.00 | $348,200 Land $84,000 Building $264,200 | $348,200 Land $84,000 Building $264,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 2978 Desert Rd; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2978 Desert 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 66% of the US · above 56% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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