Essex County property record for 2987 Howerton Rd, Dunnsville, VA 22454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 11 acres (479,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Apr 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,129 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50-46 |
| Primary APN | 50-46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 32 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 479,160 sqft (11 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 3676 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2987 HOWERTON RD |
| City | DUNNSVILLE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22454-2302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Description | ADJ HOWERTONS |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
2987 Howerton Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2007.
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 644, MILLERS TAVERN, VA 23115-0644 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 700 / 1183 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2987 HOWERTON RD, DUNNSVILLE, VA 22454-2302 |
| Document Number | 0230000828 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230000828 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 644, MILLERS TAVERN, VA 23115-0644 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2987 Howerton Rd was $1,129.
Source: Essex County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| 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 | $1,129.00 | $205,300 (-) Land $59,700 Building $145,600 | $205,300 (-) Land $59,700 Building $145,600 |
| 2025 | $1,129.00 | $205,300 Land $59,700 Building $145,600 | $205,300 Land $59,700 Building $145,600 |
| 2023 | $1,023.00 | $140,200 (-) Land $45,000 Building $95,200 | $140,200 (-) Land $45,000 Building $95,200 |
| 2022 | $1,023.00 | $140,200 Land $45,000 Building $95,200 | $140,200 Land $45,000 Building $95,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2987 Howerton Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 86 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 20, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 56 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 56 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 86 (1985–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 86 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2987 Howerton Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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