Hanover County property record for 316 S James St, Ashland, VA 23005
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,844 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 4.19 acres (182,516 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $576,700 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,664 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 7870-50-4141 |
| Primary APN | 7870-50-4141 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,143 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 651 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,622 sqft |
| Basement Area | 374 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 374 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 182,516 sqft (4.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 401 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 10176174 |
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| Street Address | 316 S JAMES ST |
| City | ASHLAND |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23005-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | W/S JAMES |
| Jurisdiction | HANOVER VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 320602 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ashland Historic District listed 1983 · 325 contributing resources · NRIS 83003284 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Hanover County records, as of June 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 316 S JAMES ST, ASHLAND, VA 23005-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2881 / 929 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Hanover County assessment roll, as of June 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Ashland Town |
| County | Hanover County |
| Unified School District | Hanover County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,664.00 | $822,800 Land $275,300 Building $547,500 | $822,800 Land $275,300 Building $547,500 |
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 January 29, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 29 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · other causes |
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.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | HANOVER SUBURBAN WATER SYSTEM serves 57,931 people · EPA ID VA4085398 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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