James City County property record for 497 Thomas Bransby, Williamsburg, VA 23185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,288 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,801 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50-3 09-0-0360 |
| Primary APN | 50-3 09-0-0360 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,288 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
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| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 516 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 12539 |
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| Street Address | 497 THOMAS BRANSBY |
| City | WILLIAMSBURG |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23185-8243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 RESIDENTIAL PLANNED CO |
| Legal Description | L-360 BURWELL'S WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGSMILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 360 |
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROBERTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 80104 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Kingsmill Plantation listed 1972 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 72001401 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
497 Thomas Bransby is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2018.
Source: James City County records, as of November 17, 2025
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 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 497 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TOWNEBANK MTG |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016569 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Property Address | 497 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8243 |
| Document Number | 0000010354 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 497 THOMAS BRANSBY WILLIAMSBURG VA 231858243, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8243 |
| Document Number | 0000010354 |
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| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10354 |
| Name | TOWNEBANK MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 12, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 497 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8243 |
| Document Number | 0000016569 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 497 THOMAS BRANSBY WILLIAMSBURG VA 231858243, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8243 |
| Document Number | 16570 |
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| Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16570 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 497 Thomas Bransby was $5,801, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: James City County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City County |
| Unified School District | James City County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,801.00 (+6.4%) | $699,000 Land $191,300 Building $507,700 | $699,000 Land $191,300 Building $507,700 |
| 2024 | $5,452.00 (+6.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,109.00 | $615,600 Land $191,300 Building $424,300 | $615,600 Land $191,300 Building $424,300 |
| 2022 | $5,109.00 | ||
| 2019 | $4,369.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 497 Thomas Bransby in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 27, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 risk around 497 Thomas Bransby is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 98% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 NEWPORT NEWS serves 407,300 people · EPA ID VA3700500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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