Essex County property record for 717 Deshields St, Tappahannock, VA 22560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,645 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $997 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-B-18-C-8 |
| Primary APN | 32-B-18-C-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,645 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8316 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 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 LOT 8 DESHIELDS ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAPPAHANNOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 950700 |
Source: Essex County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 43, CHAMPLAIN, VA 22438-0043 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX VA |
| Property Address | 717 DESHIELDS ST, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560-2299 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | VIKING TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, VIKING TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0230001081 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230001081 |
| Name | CBM MORTGAGE INC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
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 | $997.00 | $181,300 (-) Land $34,200 Building $147,100 | $181,300 (-) Land $34,200 Building $147,100 |
| 2025 | $997.00 (-3.86%) | $181,300 (+27.59%) Land $34,200 Building $147,100 | $181,300 (+27.59%) Land $34,200 Building $147,100 |
| 2023 | $1,037.00 | $142,100 Land $25,000 Building $117,100 | $142,100 Land $25,000 Building $117,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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