Nelson County property record for 53 Church St, Shipman, VA 22971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,166 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,591 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $873 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68A 5 6A |
| Primary APN | 68A 5 6A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,166 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,591 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
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| Account Number | 11882 |
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| Street Address | 53 CHURCH ST |
| City | SHIPMAN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22971-2326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VMU |
| Legal Description | LOTS 6A & 6B SHIPMAN DB 272-59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6A,6B |
| Jurisdiction | NELSON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 950102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Shipman Historic District listed 2025 · 111 contributing resources · NRIS 100012116 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
53 Church St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Nelson County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 CHURCH ST, SHIPMAN, VA 22971-2326 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221792 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NELSON VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 53 CHURCH ST, SHIPMAN, VA 22971-2326 |
| Document Number | 0202201792 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201792 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 | 53 CHURCH ST, SHIPMAN, VA 22971-2326 |
| Document Number | 0202201793 |
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| Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202201793 |
| Name | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Church St was $873.
Source: Nelson County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson County |
| Unified School District | Nelson County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $873.00 | $155,900 (+49.62%) Land $17,000 Building $138,900 | $155,900 (+49.62%) Land $17,000 Building $138,900 |
| 2025 | $104,200 Land $13,000 Building $91,200 | $104,200 Land $13,000 Building $91,200 | |
| 2023 | $677.00 | $104,200 Land $13,000 Building $91,200 | $104,200 Land $13,000 Building $91,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Church St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 4, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 53 Church St is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 65% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nelson County Cablevision Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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