James City County property record for 522 Thomas Bransby, Williamsburg, VA 23185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,720 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,802 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale Feb 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50-3 09-0-0404 |
| Primary APN | 50-3 09-0-0404 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,720 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 21095 |
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| Street Address | 522 THOMAS BRANSBY |
| City | WILLIAMSBURG |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23185-8242 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 RESIDEN |
| Legal Description | L-404 BURWELL'S WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGSMILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 404 |
| 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.
522 Thomas Bransby is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: James City County records, as of May 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 1, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BANKING & TR CO |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202213118 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 522 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8242 |
| Document Number | 0202213118 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202213118 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 522 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8242 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Property Address | 522 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8242 |
| Document Number | 0000003026 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000003026 |
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| Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3026 |
| Name | BRANCH BANKING & TR CO |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 522 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8242 |
| Document Number | 0000000400 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 522 THOMAS BRANSBY WILLIAMSBURG VA 231858242, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8242 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 522 Thomas Bransby was $4,802, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: James City County assessment roll, as of October 14, 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 | $4,802.00 (+6.4%) | $578,600 Land $191,300 Building $387,300 | $578,600 Land $191,300 Building $387,300 |
| 2024 | $4,513.00 (+5.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,276.00 | $515,200 Land $191,300 Building $323,900 | $515,200 Land $191,300 Building $323,900 |
| 2022 | $4,276.00 | ||
| 2019 | $3,645.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 522 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 522 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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