Wise County property record for 4539 James Rd, Norton, VA 24273
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $527 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R011391 |
| Primary APN | R011391 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4539 JAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | NORTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24273-4223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NR DORCHESTER BALANCE TR. 2 ABT .452 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 931000 |
4539 James Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Wise County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4539 JAMES RD, NORTON, VA 24273-4223 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 202104072 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WISE VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4539 JAMES RD, NORTON, VA 24273-4223 |
| Document Number | 202104072 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202104072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4539 JAMES RD, NORTON, VA 24273-4223 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4539 James Rd was $527, up 36.5% from the year before.
Source: Wise County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise County |
| Unified School District | Wise County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $527.00 (+36.53%) | $76,400 (+36.67%) Land $6,000 Building $70,400 | $76,400 (+36.67%) Land $6,000 Building $70,400 |
| 2025 | $386.00 | $55,900 Land $4,500 Building $51,400 | $55,900 Land $4,500 Building $51,400 |
| 2023 | $385.00 | $55,900 (-) Land $4,500 Building $51,400 | $55,900 (-) Land $4,500 Building $51,400 |
| 2022 | $55,900 Land $4,500 Building $51,400 | $55,900 Land $4,500 Building $51,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4539 James Rd 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 June 6, 2018 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2002–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 |
| 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 4539 James Rd is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 94% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 NORTON serves 3,958 people · EPA ID VA1720076 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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