Nelson County property record for 61 Dowdy Ln, Shipman, VA 22971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.82 acres (79,279 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $636 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68 6 1 |
| Primary APN | 68 6 1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 79,279 sqft (1.82 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 13611 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 61 DOWDY LN |
| City | SHIPMAN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22971-2577 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | LYON-WADE-OREBAUGH DB 231/427 |
| Jurisdiction | NELSON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 950102 |
61 Dowdy Ln is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Nelson County records, as of June 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 DOWDY LN, SHIPMAN, VA 22971-2577 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 61 Dowdy Ln was $636.
Source: Nelson County assessment roll, as of June 26, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson County |
| Unified School District | Nelson County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $636.00 | $113,600 (+35.4%) Land $32,900 Building $80,700 | $113,600 (+35.4%) Land $32,900 Building $80,700 |
| 2025 | $83,900 Land $20,300 Building $63,600 | $83,900 Land $20,300 Building $63,600 | |
| 2023 | $545.00 | $83,900 Land $20,300 Building $63,600 | $83,900 Land $20,300 Building $63,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 61 Dowdy Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 4, 2025 · 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 | 2 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 61 Dowdy Ln is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 69% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nelson County Cablevision Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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