Essex County property record for 540 Mill Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 816 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 30 acres (1,306,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,162 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36-29A |
| Primary APN | 36-29A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 816 sqft Total Area |
| Storm Shelter | Storm Shelter |
| Storm Shutters | Storm Shutters |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,306,800 sqft (30 acres) |
| Pole Barn | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 1571 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 MILL RD |
| City | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22560 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | I1 |
| Legal Description | PT GOVT FLIGHT STRIP |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
540 Mill Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 250 COMMERCE RD, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-5483 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Mill Rd was $4,162.
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 | $4,162.00 | $756,800 (-) Land $390,000 Building $366,800 | $756,800 (-) Land $390,000 Building $366,800 |
| 2025 | $4,162.00 | $756,800 Land $390,000 Building $366,800 | $756,800 Land $390,000 Building $366,800 |
| 2023 | $5,458.00 | $747,718 Land $145,000 Building $602,718 | $747,718 Land $145,000 Building $602,718 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Mill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Mill Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 95% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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