Culpeper County property record for 540 Tara Ct, Culpeper, VA 22701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,224 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,550 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-N-3-5 |
| Primary APN | 40-N-3-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,900 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Driveway | Gravel (Chat) Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 20114 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 TARA CT |
| City | CULPEPER |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22701-3801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | WATERFORD ESTATES LOT 5 - 10,348 SQ FT |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERFORD ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CULPEPER VA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST FAIRFAX |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 930502 |
540 Tara Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Culpeper County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 TARA CT, CULPEPER, VA 22701-3801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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 | Apr 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1300 / 2824 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000834 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CULPEPER VA |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 540 TARA CT, CULPEPER, VA 22701-3801 |
| Document Number | 0260000834 |
| Map Reference | CAB 7 SL 546 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 260000834 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 TARA CT, CULPEPER, VA 22701-3801 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Tara Ct was $2,550.
Source: Culpeper County assessment roll, as of November 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Culpeper County |
| Municipality | Culpeper Town |
| Unified School District | Culpeper County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,550.00 | $593,000 Land $136,500 Building $456,500 | $593,000 Land $136,500 Building $456,500 |
| 2023 | $532,000 Land $85,000 Building $447,000 | $532,000 Land $85,000 Building $447,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Tara Ct 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 February 25, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 540 Tara Ct 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | TOWN OF CULPEPER serves 21,184 people · EPA ID VA6047500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 100 / 25 |
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