James City County property record for 531 Thomas Bransby, Williamsburg, VA 23185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,589 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $708,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,202 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50-3 09-0-0368 |
| Primary APN | 50-3 09-0-0368 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,589 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 669 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 492 sqft |
| Patio Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 6710 |
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| Street Address | 531 THOMAS BRANSBY |
| City | WILLIAMSBURG |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23185-8245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 RESIDEN |
| Legal Description | L-368 BURWELL'S WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGSMILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 368 |
| 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.
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202110196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 531 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8245 |
| Document Number | 210010196 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210010196 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| 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 | 531 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8245 |
| Document Number | 210010197 |
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| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210010197 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Property Address | 531 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8245 |
| Document Number | 0000005851 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 531 THOMAS BRANSBY WILLIAMSBURG VA 231858245, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8245 |
| Document Number | 0000005851 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5851 |
| Name | US BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 531 Thomas Bransby was $6,202.
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 | $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.
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 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 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 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 |
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| 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 152 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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