Nelson County property record for 6438 Laurel Rd, Shipman, VA 22971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,274 sqft |
| Lot Size | 35.9 acres (1,564,719 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,816 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $925 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60 A 36 |
| Primary APN | 60 A 36 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 728 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,564,719 sqft (35.9 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Account Number | 13099 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6438 LAUREL RD |
| City | SHIPMAN |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22971 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | DAVIS-WALKER DB 184/54 |
| Jurisdiction | NELSON VA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 950102 |
6438 Laurel Rd is held in a trust since August 2026.
Source: Nelson County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 56, SHIPMAN, VA 22971-0056 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20074132 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002028 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NELSON VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6438 LAUREL RD, SHIPMAN, VA 22971 |
| Document Number | 0000002028 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6438 Laurel Rd was $925, up 4.8% from the year before.
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 | $925.00 (+4.76%) | $299,800 (+33.3%) Land $178,200 Building $121,600 | $299,800 (+33.3%) Land $178,200 Building $121,600 |
| 2025 | $883.00 | $224,900 Land $121,700 Building $103,200 | $224,900 Land $121,700 Building $103,200 |
| 2023 | $883.00 | $224,900 Land $121,700 Building $103,200 | $224,900 Land $121,700 Building $103,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6438 Laurel Rd 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 | 1 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 6438 Laurel Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 60% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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