531 Thomas Bransby, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Property Records

James City County property record for 531 Thomas Bransby, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,589 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size0.46 acres (20,038 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$708,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$6,202 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2020 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN50-3 09-0-0368

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN50-3 09-0-0368
Alternative APN
  • 6710

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,589 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Exterior MaterialBrick
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area20,038 sqft (0.46 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area669 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area216 sqft
Deck Area492 sqft
Patio Area276 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Account Number6710
Street Address531 THOMAS BRANSBY
CityWILLIAMSBURG
StateVA
Zip23185-8245
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4 RESIDEN
Legal DescriptionL-368 BURWELL'S WOODS
Legal SubdivisionKINGSMILL
Legal Lot Number368
JurisdictionJAMES CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionROBERTS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract80104

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Kingsmill Plantation
listed 1972 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 72001401

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

531 Thomas Bransby is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.

Source: James City County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address531 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8245
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 18, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
US BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 20, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202110196
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionJAMES CITY VA
Recording DateMay 18, 2021
Property Address531 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8245
Document Number210010196
Instrument DateMay 5, 2021
Instrument210010196
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address531 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8245

Mortgage

Document Number210010197
DateMay 18, 2021
Instrument210010197
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionJAMES CITY VA
Property Address531 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8245
Document Number0000005851
Instrument DateApr 3, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 2, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address531 THOMAS BRANSBY WILLIAMSBURG VA 231858245, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8245

Mortgage

Document Number0000005851
DateApr 29, 2020
Instrument5851
Lender
NameUS BK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueApr 28, 2045
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 531 Thomas Bransby was $6,202.

Source: James City County assessment roll, as of October 14, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
CountyJames City County
Unified School DistrictJames City County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,202.00$747,300 Land $191,300 Building $556,000$747,300 Land $191,300 Building $556,000
2023$660,400 Land $191,300 Building $469,100$660,400 Land $191,300 Building $469,100
2019$4,657.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 531 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 13 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies13 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

Wildfire risk around 531 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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 98% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF NEWPORT NEWS
serves 407,300 people · EPA ID VA3700500
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Glo Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Cox Communications
Cable
2,000 / 100

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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