Pittsylvania County property record for 397 Bearskin Rd, Chatham, VA 24531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 5.95 acres (259,182 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $229 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1494-92-9925 |
| Primary APN | 1494-92-9925 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 259,182 sqft (5.95 acres) |
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| Water Source | Well |
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| Account Number | 247572 |
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| Street Address | 397 BEARSKIN RD |
| City | CHATHAM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24531-5094 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | BEARSKIN RD 834 LOT 5A DB651-445 MAP DB651-446 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5A |
| Jurisdiction | PITTSYLVANIA VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CALLANDS-GRETNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
397 Bearskin Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Pittsylvania County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3990 STRAWBERRY RD, CHATHAM, VA 24531-5247 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242106 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005979 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | PITTSYLVANIA VA |
| Recording Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 397 BEARSKIN RD, CHATHAM, VA 24531-5094 |
| Document Number | 0250005979 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 250005979 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3990 STRAWBERRY RD, CHATHAM, VA 24531-5247 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 397 Bearskin Rd was $229, up 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Pittsylvania County assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pittsylvania County |
| Unified School District | Pittsylvania County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $229.00 (+0.44%) | $36,900 Land $26,900 Building $10,000 | $36,900 Land $26,900 Building $10,000 |
| 2025 | $228.00 (+2%) | ||
| 2024 | $76.00 | $36,900 Land $26,900 Building $10,000 | $36,900 Land $26,900 Building $10,000 |
| 2022 | $27,900 Land $26,900 Building $1,000 | $27,900 Land $26,900 Building $1,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 397 Bearskin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 25, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 397 Bearskin Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 54% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
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| RiverStreet Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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