Essex County property record for 638 Deshields St, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $929 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-B-18-D-17 |
| Primary APN | 32-B-18-D-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,881 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8255 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 638 DESHIELDS ST |
| City | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | WAKEFIELD LOT 17 SEC D |
| Legal Subdivision | WAKEFIELD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Essex County records, as of October 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 133, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-0133 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK/PINCKNEYVILLE |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026555 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000953 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 638 DESHIELDS ST, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0000000555 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $22,725.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000556, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026556 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK/PINCKNEYVILLE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.46% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 638 DESHIELDS ST, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0200001272 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200001272 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2907, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-2907 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 638 DESHIELDS ST, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560 |
| Document Number | 0200000953 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200000953 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 PLANO PKWY, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4900 |
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 | $929.00 | $169,000 (-) Land $34,200 Building $134,800 | $169,000 (-) Land $34,200 Building $134,800 |
| 2025 | $929.00 (-6.45%) | $169,000 (+24.17%) Land $34,200 Building $134,800 | $169,000 (+24.17%) Land $34,200 Building $134,800 |
| 2023 | $993.00 | $136,100 Land $25,000 Building $111,100 | $136,100 Land $25,000 Building $111,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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