Salem City property record for 503 Bowman Ave, Salem, VA 24153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,945 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 201-5-8 |
| Primary APN | 201-5-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,202 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 601 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 601 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain/Flood Zone |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 503 BOWMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24153-6128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF |
| Legal Description | LTS 19 & 20 SEC 18 SALEM DEVELOPMENT CO |
| Legal Subdivision | SALEM |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-20 |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 10502 |
503 Bowman Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2008.
Source: Salem City records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 BOWMAN AVE, SALEM, VA 24153-6128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 22, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0200801730 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Property Address | 503 BOWMAN AVE, SALEM, VA 24153-6128 |
| Document Number | 0000002539 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 503 BOWMAN AVE SALEM VA 241536128, SALEM, VA 24153-6128 |
| Document Number | 0000002539 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2539 |
| Name | MEMBER ONE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 8, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 Bowman Ave was $1,945, up 114.2% from the year before.
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 | $1,945.00 (+114.21%) | $167,700 (+8.9%) Land $38,300 Building $129,400 | $167,700 (+8.9%) Land $38,300 Building $129,400 |
| 2025 | $908.00 | $154,000 Land $34,300 Building $119,700 | $154,000 Land $34,300 Building $119,700 |
| 2023 | $1,570.00 | $130,900 Land $30,200 Building $100,700 | $130,900 Land $30,200 Building $100,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 Bowman Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 162 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 162 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 503 Bowman Ave 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% 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 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 211 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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