Essex County property record for 516 Ware Ave, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,981 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,423 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2008 Mortgage Mar 2026 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-B-39-E-3 |
| Primary APN | 32-B-39-E-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,125 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,125 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,981 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 8850 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 516 WARE AVE |
| City | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TANYARD FARMS LOTS 3 & 4 BLOCK E |
| Legal Subdivision | TANYARD FARM SD |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
516 Ware Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1481, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-1481 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2008 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF ESSEX |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Correction Deed |
| May 22, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000601 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Property Address | 516 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00800/1763 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Book Page | 800/1763 |
| Name | BANK OF ESSEX |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 516 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0260000349 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 173 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 260000349 |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | PO BOX 1481, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-1481 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 516 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0250000601 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 250000601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1481, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-1481 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 516 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0200000951 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200000951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3167, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-3167 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 516 Ware Ave was $1,423.
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 | $1,423.00 | $258,800 (-) Land $36,300 Building $222,500 | $258,800 (-) Land $36,300 Building $222,500 |
| 2025 | $1,423.00 | $258,800 Land $36,300 Building $222,500 | $258,800 Land $36,300 Building $222,500 |
| 2023 | $1,528.00 | $209,400 Land $30,000 Building $179,400 | $209,400 Land $30,000 Building $179,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 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 516 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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