Essex County property record for 539 Ware Ave, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,442 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,012 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-B-39-B-14 |
| Primary APN | 32-B-39-B-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,442 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8410 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 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 LOT 14 BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | TANYARD FARM SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 24, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage LIBERTY HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221123 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000451 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 539 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0220001123 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220001123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 539 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0220001124 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220001124 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 355 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 539 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0170000451 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170000451 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1154, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-1154 |
| Document Number | 0170000452 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 170000452 |
| Name | LIBERTY HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS INC |
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| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 812 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2084 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.52% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2018 |
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 | $1,012.00 | $184,000 (-) Land $36,300 Building $147,700 | $184,000 (-) Land $36,300 Building $147,700 |
| 2025 | $1,012.00 (-4.98%) | $184,000 (+26.11%) Land $36,300 Building $147,700 | $184,000 (+26.11%) Land $36,300 Building $147,700 |
| 2023 | $1,065.00 | $145,900 Land $30,000 Building $115,900 | $145,900 Land $30,000 Building $115,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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