42778 Explorer Dr, Brambleton (Ashburn), VA 20148 Property Records

Loudoun County property record for 42778 Explorer Dr, Brambleton, VA 20148

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,742 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$900,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$9,116 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Transfer May 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`160-49-3183-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`160-49-3183-000`
Alternative APN	`92 D20 1070`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,742 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,657 sqft
Basement Area	1,326 sqft
Finished Basement	1,326 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	360 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	145 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	232 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	42778 EXPLORER DR
City	BRAMBLETON
State	VA
Zip	20148-7250
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PDH4
Legal Description	BRAMBLETON LAND BAY 2 PH.II SEC.15 LOT 1070 200705010033308 200410080109149P
Legal Subdivision	BRAMBLETON LAND BAY 2
Legal Phase	2
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	1070
Jurisdiction	LOUDOUN VA
Township / Civil Division	BLUE RIDGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	611902

Owner

Source: Loudoun County records, as of September 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	42778 EXPLORER DR, BRAMBLETON, VA 20148-7250
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 7, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 6, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST HERITAGE MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 12, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 6, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 1, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202153263
Last Transfer Date	Jan 4, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000001331
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LOUDOUN VA
Recording Date	Jan 7, 2022
Property Address	42778 EXPLORER DR, BRAMBLETON, VA 20148-7250
Document Number	0000001331
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2022
Instrument	202201070001331
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	42778 EXPLORER DR, BRAMBLETON, VA 20148-7250

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LOUDOUN VA
Recording Date	May 6, 2021
Property Address	42778 EXPLORER DR, BRAMBLETON, VA 20148-7250
Document Number	202105060053263
Instrument Date	May 4, 2021
Instrument	202105060053263
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 19, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	202105060053264
Date	May 6, 2021
Instrument	202105060053264

Lender

Name	FIRST HERITAGE MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LOUDOUN VA
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2019
Property Address	42778 EXPLORER DR, BRAMBLETON, VA 20148-7250
Document Number	20190412017977
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2019
Instrument	17977
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 23, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	42778 EXPLORER DR BRAMBLETON VA 201487250, BRAMBLETON, VA 20148-7250

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Loudoun County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
County	Loudoun County
Unified School District	Loudoun County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,116.00 (+12.89%)	$1,132,490 (+22.7%) Land $347,000 Building $785,490	$1,132,490 (+22.7%) Land $347,000 Building $785,490
2023	$8,075.00	$922,940 Land $307,000 Building $615,940	$922,940 Land $307,000 Building $615,940

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 15, 2026 · 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
Community Rating System	Class 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	LOUDOUN WATER - CENTRAL SYSTEM serves 334,808 people · EPA ID VA6107350
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Feb 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 501 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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