Essex County property record for 397 Shellfield Rd, Dunnsville, VA 22454
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.67 acres (29,185 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,865 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 38-D-1-18 |
| Primary APN | 38-D-1-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 976 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 976 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 29,185 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 659 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Boat Lift | Boat Lift |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 3027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 397 SHELLFIELD RD |
| City | DUNNSVILLE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22454-2015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SHELLFIELD BEACH LOT 18 WATERFRONT (85') |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8070 BEATTIEMILL DR, MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23111-4905 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,865.00 | $339,100 (-) Land $200,000 Building $139,100 | $339,100 (-) Land $200,000 Building $139,100 |
| 2025 | $1,865.00 (-23.63%) | $339,100 (+1.33%) Land $200,000 Building $139,100 | $339,100 (+1.33%) Land $200,000 Building $139,100 |
| 2023 | $2,442.00 | $334,650 Land $200,000 Building $134,650 | $334,650 Land $200,000 Building $134,650 |
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 October 20, 2021 · 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 | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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