James City County property record for 3956 Ethan Ln, Williamsburg, VA 23188
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,815 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $599,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,225 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-3 03-0-0047 |
| Primary APN | 23-3 03-0-0047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,815 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,815 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,404 sqft |
| Fireplace | Masonry |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 455 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 33724 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3956 ETHAN LN |
| City | WILLIAMSBURG |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23188-3921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MU MIXED USE |
| Legal Description | L-47 PH-5 S-1A COLONIAL HERITAGE |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL HERITAGE |
| Legal Phase | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | STONEHOUSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 80402 |
3956 Ethan Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: James City County records, as of November 17, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 3956 ETHAN LN, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-3921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202405735 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3956 ETHAN LN, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-3921 |
| Document Number | 0202405735 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202405735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3956 ETHAN LN, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-3921 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Property Address | 3956 ETHAN LN, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-3921 |
| Document Number | 0000002749 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3956 ETHAN LN #8 WILLIAMSBURG VA 231883921, 8, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188-3921 |
| Document Number | 0000002749 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2749 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 3956 Ethan Ln was $4,225, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: James City County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City County |
| Unified School District | James City County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,225.00 (+6.42%) | $509,100 Land $110,500 Building $398,600 | $509,100 Land $110,500 Building $398,600 |
| 2024 | $3,970.00 (+16.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,397.00 | $409,300 Land $91,500 Building $317,800 | $409,300 Land $91,500 Building $317,800 |
| 2022 | $3,397.00 | ||
| 2019 | $2,862.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3956 Ethan Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 27, 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 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 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 3956 Ethan 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | JCSA - CENTRAL SYSTEM serves 57,726 people · EPA ID VA3095490 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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