Nelson County property record for 6253 James River Rd, Shipman, VA 22971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,108 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $660 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80 A 16 |
| Primary APN | 80 A 16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,108 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | High |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 08049 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6253 JAMES RIVER RD |
| City | SHIPMAN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22971-2604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B3 |
| Legal Description | BROADUS-MILES DB 137/141 |
| Jurisdiction | NELSON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1127 |
| Census Tract | 950101 |
6253 James River Rd 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 | 6253 JAMES RIVER RD, SHIPMAN, VA 22971-2604 |
| 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 6253 James River Rd was $660.
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 | $660.00 | $118,000 (+37.69%) Land $28,000 Building $90,000 | $118,000 (+37.69%) Land $28,000 Building $90,000 |
| 2025 | $85,700 Land $18,000 Building $67,700 | $85,700 Land $18,000 Building $67,700 | |
| 2023 | $557.00 | $85,700 Land $18,000 Building $67,700 | $85,700 Land $18,000 Building $67,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6253 James River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 6253 James River Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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