Essex County property record for 515 Ware Ave, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,803 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,500 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,037 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-B-39-B-18 |
| Primary APN | 32-B-39-B-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,803 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 7448 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 515 WARE AVE |
| City | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TANYARD LOT 18 BLK B |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
515 Ware Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1400 / 975 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 515 Ware Ave was $1,037.
Source: Essex County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Tappahannock Town |
| Unified School District | Essex County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,037.00 | $188,700 (-) Land $36,300 Building $152,400 | $188,700 (-) Land $36,300 Building $152,400 |
| 2025 | $1,037.00 | $188,700 Land $36,300 Building $152,400 | $188,700 Land $36,300 Building $152,400 |
| 2023 | $1,151.00 | $157,700 Land $30,000 Building $127,700 | $157,700 Land $30,000 Building $127,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 515 Ware Ave 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 October 20, 2021 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 515 Ware 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWN OF TAPPAHANNOCK serves 2,375 people · EPA ID VA4057800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 206 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 |
| Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 100 / 25 |
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