Mathews County property record for 479 Main St, Mathews, VA 23109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,123 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,872 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26A3-A-118 |
| Primary APN | 26A3-A-118 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,123 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 736 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 479 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MATHEWS |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23109 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WB 25-746 |
| Legal Lot Number | 118 |
| Jurisdiction | MATHEWS VA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 951402 |
479 Main St is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2012.
Source: Mathews County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 719 MCLEAN ST, IOWA CITY, IA 52246-2420 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001045 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 479 Main St was $1,872.
Source: Mathews County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Mathews County |
| Unified School District | Mathews County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,872.00 | $302,000 Land $36,500 Building $265,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,872.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,691.00 | $302,000 Land $36,500 Building $265,500 | $302,000 Land $36,500 Building $265,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 479 Main 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 April 29, 2022 · 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 203 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 203 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1998–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 479 Main St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 58% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | CRICKET HILL APARTMENTS private · serves 88 people · EPA ID VA4115455 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2025 Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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