Rappahannock County property record for 678 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd, Castleton, VA 22716
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,712 sqft · built 1815 |
| Lot Size | 322 acres (14,062,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,585 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50 40A |
| Primary APN | 50 40A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,712 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1815 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 14,062,998 sqft (322 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Pool Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 504 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 4712 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 0 50 40A |
| Street Address | 678 BESSIE BELL MOUNTAIN RD |
| City | CASTLETON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22716-2923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 322.8424 ACS 2017 #1109 2016 #242 & 583 2015 #1130 & 1187 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40A |
| Jurisdiction | RAPPAHANNOCK VA |
| Township / Civil Division | STONEWALL-HAWTHORNE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Rappahannock County records, as of December 8, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 25523, WASHINGTON, DC 20027-8523 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RAPPAHANNOCK VA |
| Property Address | 678 BESSIE BELL MOUNTAIN RD, CASTLETON, VA 22716-2923 |
| Document Number | 170000595 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Document Number | 170000595 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 595 |
| Name | BESSIE BELL FARM LLC |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2018 |
Source: Rappahannock County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Rappahannock County |
| Unified School District | Rappahannock County Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,585.00 (+6.26%) | $727,800 (+2.87%) Land $292,800 Building $435,000 | $727,800 (+2.87%) Land $292,800 Building $435,000 |
| 2023 | $4,315.00 | $707,500 Land $292,800 Building $414,700 | $707,500 Land $292,800 Building $414,700 |
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 May 1, 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · 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 93% of the US · lower than 95% 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.
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