James City County property record for 554 Thomas Bransby, Williamsburg, VA 23185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,503 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $699,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,606 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50-3 09-0-0396 |
| Primary APN | 50-3 09-0-0396 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,503 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
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| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 488 sqft |
| Patio Area | 488 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 13596 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 554 THOMAS BRANSBY |
| City | WILLIAMSBURG |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23185-8242 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 RESIDENTIAL PLANNED CO |
| Legal Description | L-396 BURWELL'S WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGSMILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 396 |
| 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.
554 Thomas Bransby is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: James City County records, as of November 17, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 554 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202313034 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 554 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8242 |
| Document Number | 0202313034 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202313034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | LYTLE TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, LYTLE TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| 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 | 554 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8242 |
| Document Number | 0202313035 |
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| Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202313035 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: James City County assessment roll, as of January 1, 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 | $590,600 Land $191,300 Building $399,300 | $590,600 Land $191,300 Building $399,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,606.00 (+10.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,167.00 | $502,100 Land $191,300 Building $310,800 | $502,100 Land $191,300 Building $310,800 |
| 2022 | $4,167.00 | ||
| 2019 | $3,655.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 554 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 554 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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