Madison County property record for 2981 Ruth Rd, Madison, VA 22727
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,776 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 19.3 acres (843,931 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,713 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-26B |
| Primary APN | 39-26B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,776 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,664 sqft |
| Utility Area | 96 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 843,931 sqft (19.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 528 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5683 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2981 RUTH RD |
| City | MADISON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22727-5014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C1A1 |
| Legal Description | IN 110000396 19.374 AC 39-26B RT 652 |
| Jurisdiction | MADISON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | RAPIDAN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 930201 |
2981 Ruth Rd is held in a trust since March 2011.
Source: Madison County records, as of August 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 453, MADISON, VA 22727-0453 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2981 Ruth Rd was $2,713.
Source: Madison County assessment roll, as of August 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Madison County |
| Unified School District | Madison County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,713.00 | $642,500 Land $219,000 Building $423,500 | $642,500 Land $219,000 Building $423,500 |
| 2023 | $2,545.00 | $479,500 Land $219,000 Building $260,500 | $479,500 Land $219,000 Building $260,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2981 Ruth Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 29, 2025 · 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 | 4 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 2981 Ruth 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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