Essex County property record for 550 Ware Ave, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,102 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,177 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-B-39-E-9 |
| Primary APN | 32-B-39-E-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,102 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Storage Building | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 7966 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 550 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 9 BLK E |
| Legal Subdivision | TANYARD FARM SD |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
550 Ware Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 550 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage VIRGINIA CREDIT UNION INC |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ATLANTIC UNION BANK |
| Jun 15, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023463 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001067 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 550 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0230000463 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230000463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0230000464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230000464 |
| Name | VIRGINIA CREDIT UNION INC |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Number | 0230000465 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230000465 |
| Name | VIRGINIA CREDIT UNION INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Property Address | 550 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0210001320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210001320 |
| Name | ATLANTIC UNION BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 550 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0210001067 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210001067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 WARE AVE, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 550 Ware Ave was $1,177.
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 | $1,177.00 | $214,000 (-) Land $36,300 Building $177,700 | $214,000 (-) Land $36,300 Building $177,700 |
| 2025 | $1,177.00 | $214,000 Land $36,300 Building $177,700 | $214,000 Land $36,300 Building $177,700 |
| 2023 | $1,003.00 | $137,400 Land $30,000 Building $107,400 | $137,400 Land $30,000 Building $107,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 550 Ware Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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.
Wildfire risk around 550 Ware Ave 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 |
| 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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