Salem City property record for 678 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem, VA 24153
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,521 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,854 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 34-2-27 |
| Primary APN | 34-2-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,521 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain/Flood Zone |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 678 KESSLER MILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | SALEM |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 24153-4146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LM |
| Legal Description | LT 1B 0.517 AC ADAMS SURVEY |
| Legal Subdivision | ADAMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1B |
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
678 Kessler Mill Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Salem City records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 678 KESSLER MILL RD, SALEM, VA 24153-4146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SALEM CITY VA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 678 KESSLER MILL RD, SALEM, VA 24153-4146 |
| Document Number | 0000002259 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 52 SL 243 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220002259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 672 KESSLER MILL RD, SALEM, VA 24153-4146 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 678 Kessler Mill Rd was $1,854.
Source: Salem City assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Salem City |
| Unified School District | Salem City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,854.00 | $159,900 Land $40,300 Building $119,600 | $159,900 Land $40,300 Building $119,600 |
| 2023 | $1,276.00 | $106,400 Land $30,600 Building $75,800 | $106,400 Land $30,600 Building $75,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 678 Kessler Mill Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 678 Kessler Mill Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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