James City County property record for 559 Thomas Bransby, Williamsburg, VA 23185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,400 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50-3 09-0-0384 |
| Primary APN | 50-3 09-0-0384 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,400 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 556 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 5834 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 559 THOMAS BRANSBY |
| City | WILLIAMSBURG |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 23185-8247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 RESIDEN |
| Legal Description | L-384 BURWELL'S WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGSMILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 384 |
| 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 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
559 Thomas Bransby is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2017.
Source: James City County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 559 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 | Feb 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JAMES CITY VA |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 559 THOMAS BRANSBY, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-8247 |
| Document Number | 0000009525 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 559 Thomas Bransby was $5,612.
Source: James City County assessment roll, as of October 14, 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 | $5,612.00 | $676,200 Land $124,300 Building $551,900 | $676,200 Land $124,300 Building $551,900 |
| 2023 | $584,300 Land $124,300 Building $460,000 | $584,300 Land $124,300 Building $460,000 | |
| 2019 | $4,042.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 559 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 559 Thomas Bransby 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 116 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures