Northampton County property record for 3197 Black Drum Ln, Machipongo, VA 23405
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.619 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,906 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38A1-1-189 |
| Primary APN | 38A1-1-189 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
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| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.619 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 10006258 |
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| Street Address | 3197 BLACK DRUM LN |
| City | MACHIPONGO |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23405-2440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 189 VAUCLUSE SHORES-SECT LOT 189 VAUCLUSE SHORES-SECT |
| Legal Lot Number | 189 |
| Jurisdiction | NORTHAMPTON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 930200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Vaucluse listed 1970 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 70000814 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
3197 Black Drum Ln, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Northampton County records, as of March 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 128 ASHBY RD, MCGAHEYSVILLE, VA 22840-3113 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3197 Black Drum Ln was $2,906.
Source: Northampton County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Northampton County |
| Unified School District | Northampton County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,906.00 | $412,200 Land $114,000 Building $298,200 | |
| 2024 | $412,200 (+43.27%) Land $114,000 Building $298,200 | ||
| 2023 | $2,186.00 | $287,700 Land $108,000 Building $179,700 | $287,700 Land $108,000 Building $179,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3197 Black Drum Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1990–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · Hurricane Isabel |
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 3197 Black Drum Ln 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority Fiber | 200 / 200 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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