Essex County property record for 709 Deshields St, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $92,500 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,123 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-B-18-C-10 |
| Primary APN | 32-B-18-C-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,848 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Storage Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 7434 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 709 DESHIELDS ST |
| City | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22560-2299 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | WAKEFIELD PARK LOT 10 BLOCK C |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
709 Deshields St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 953 OAKLAND RD, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-5760 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 900 / 933 |
| Transfer Doc | 000900/610 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 709 Deshields St was $1,123.
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 | $1,123.00 | $204,300 (-) Land $34,200 Building $170,100 | $204,300 (-) Land $34,200 Building $170,100 |
| 2025 | $1,123.00 | $204,300 Land $34,200 Building $170,100 | $204,300 Land $34,200 Building $170,100 |
| 2023 | $1,063.00 | $145,700 Land $25,000 Building $120,700 | $145,700 Land $25,000 Building $120,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Deshields St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 709 Deshields St is low, with 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 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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