Salem City property record for 434 Chapman St, Salem, VA 24153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,331 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,941 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145-14-1 |
| Primary APN | 145-14-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,331 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 218 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 218 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,892 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 434 CHAPMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24153-4954 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF |
| Legal Description | LT 107 DROPMORE |
| Legal Subdivision | DROPMORE |
| Legal Lot Number | 107 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
434 Chapman St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2020.
Source: Salem City records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5905 DAIRY RD, ROANOKE, VA 24019-4901 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001328 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 434 Chapman St was $1,941.
Source: Salem City assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,941.00 | $167,400 Land $49,400 Building $118,000 | $167,400 Land $49,400 Building $118,000 |
| 2023 | $1,569.00 | $130,800 Land $40,200 Building $90,600 | $130,800 Land $40,200 Building $90,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 434 Chapman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2023 · 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · other causes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 434 Chapman St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SALEM serves 24,346 people · EPA ID VA2775300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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